Gwendolyn Wright

Plainfield, NJ *****

adppde@r.postjobfree.com

+1-908-***-****

QUALIFIED FOR POSITIONS AS: ADMINISTRATOR/SUPERVISOR/TEACHER

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Director/IEP Coordinator

EasterSeals - Bronx, NY

November 2019 to Present

Responsible for the overall building with 26 staff members. Supervise and support teachers, Therapist, and maintenance

To attend regular meetings with Preschool Board.

To help plan budget.

To meet monthly with Supervisor for planning and scheduling.

To conduct and document fire drills at least every 60 days

To maintain standards of a professional educator by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars and networking with other Preschool Directors. To conduct Preschool tours for prospective families.

To update the Parent Handbook, student forms, and class lists annually or as needed, as well as establishing the school calendar and prepare and distribute orientation packets.

To schedule special classes during the school year (music, science, Chapel time).

To review, IEPs for Board submission and attend IEP meetings

Area Director

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. - Paterson, NJ

March 2017 to January 2020

Responsible for the overall operation and mandates of Head Start and Early Head

Start as outlined in the

Performance Standard, licensing requirements, and the Policies and

Procedures of Greater Bergen Community Action. Grant writing, staff reviews, contracts for staff, and overseeing all other community Partnerships.

Supervises all administrative component specialist and conducts probationary and annual performance appraisals. Mentor teachers, non-instructional staff, and parents

Conducts administration meetings monthly, organize, analyze data, and work with community

Works with GBCA fiscal staff preparing the budget and writing the yearly funding proposal in conjunction with the Policy Council.

Responsible for overall running of 3 buildings and over 150 staff plus 642 children.

Substitute Admin/Teacher

Source4Teachers - Cherry Hill, NJ

January 2015 to November 2016

Worked in Bilingual Department as Temporary Director

Presented for Professional Development Technology and Language acquisition

Assisted teachers in completing SGO’s, to assist with data collection for analysis

Manage classrooms rituals and routines to ensure each day will be reflective of a regular day for students

Overall, my experience is a range pre-k to 12 grades, each has its own set of priorities and challenges.

Pre-K Teacher

NEWARK PRE SCHOOL COUNCIL, INC. - Newark, NJ

January 2003 to June 2014

Head Teacher

Maintained records of all children and assessed student’s progress daily in accordance with State requirements; ensured parents were kept informed of the child’s progress and behavior

Implemented current curriculum standards for national Head Start mandates, developed directed educational programs and activities

Stimulated emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students; coordinated supplemental learning experiences and encouraged student participation by providing interactive activities

Informed staff and parents of curriculum by preparing and submitting detailed lesson plans

Education

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

COLLEGE OF ST. ELIZABETH - Morristown, NJ

January 2009 to December 2009

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY - Montclair, NJ

January 2002 to December 2002

Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT - Bridgeport, CT

January 1994 to December 1994

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