Armani George
*** ****** ******, ******, *.J. ***50
adi5ja@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative professional with expertise in all aspects of successful program planning, development, and management. Successfully coordinates programs then complete projects that achieve objectives. Effectively work meet deadlines independently and with cross-functional teams. Always willing and able to learn new skills quickly and accustom to juggling multiple responsibilities.
SKILLS
Program Management, Project Planning, Employee Training and Development, Strong Interpersonal and Communication, Excellent Writer. Culturally Competent, Time Management, Team Player, Detail Oriented, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Created monthly staff newsletter to increase communication, onboarding program, new employee binder, afterschool program, Lending Library for Center, Front Desk Manual, Joined NJAEYC public policy team for early childhood education
WORK EXPERIENCE
Instructional Coordinator June 2018 - Current
Village Babies Learning Center, South Orange, New Jersey
Plan and execute curriculum and staff and program development in accordance with the purpose and goals of the Center
Facilitate meetings that may involve a range of issues from evaluating curriculum, identifying appropriate programs, developing recommendations and/or implementing program changes
Develop, implement and supervise enrichment programs (e.g. create classroom schedules, itinerary for sessions, enrollment lists, and monthly calendars
Observe teachers and provide feedback and/or demonstration lessons, coordinate and provide professional development opportunities
Participate and assist in planning center meetings, events and training sessions, schedule and conduct meetings for teachers and assistants
Conduct interviews, partake in new staff onboarding and orientation, assist with transitioning of new employees during the orientation process, identifying if additional support is needed
Facilitate professional development, classroom organization and management, instructional planning, and differentiation
Policy Advocate June 2018 - Current
Village Babies Learning Center, South Orange, New Jersey
Create new policies and procedures for the center
Ensure that policies and procedures comply with state laws and licensing requirements
Maintain paperwork for licensing, in accordance with government childcare regulations
Assist staff with understanding and implementing new policies and procedures
Advocate for teachers and children regarding new policies
Resolve issues between administration and employees
Lead Teacher Nov 2013 - June 2018
Village Babies Learning Center, South Orange, New Jersey
Solid knowledge of methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior
Familiarity with Early Childhood Education program policies, practices, and philosophy
Ability to engage and communicate with individual children during activities and routine and resolve conflicts between children
Prepare materials for teaching including developing lesson plans, implemented a developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles
CPR & First Aid Training and certification
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Politics, and Government May 2014