Lead Teacher

Valerie Stein

**** ****** ** ******, ** *****

Phone: 262-***-****

*********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To acquire a position where I can my communication and organization skills at an administrative level

EXPERIENCE:

November 2007 Kindercare Janesville, WI

To Lead Teacher

Present

While working at KinderCare I’m mainly responsible for the well being of the children. I’m accountable for their happiness and their parents as well. I handle parent comments, positive and negative and make changes as necessary. I’m also acting manager twice a week. I answer phones, take messages, schedule tours and give out center information such as prices and policies. I keep a positive attitude with respect, honesty, and confidence to inspire a safe and comfortable environment for my co-workers and the children I care for.

February 2007 La Petite Academy Fitchburg, WI

To Lead Teacher

November 2007

While working at La Petite I was responsible for giving the children a fun and exciting learning atmosphere. I planned and implemented various learning activities and really built on my team building skills while working with my co-teacher to make sure the children had the best opportunities to learn. In addition, I was able to use my communication skills to build a relationship with families based on trust and confidentiality.

December 2006 Wisconsin Youth Company Madison, WI

To Site Supervisor

June 2007

While working at Wisconsin Youth Company I was responsible for managing site operations within the policies and procedures of AFTER SCHOOL. I worked with a larger variety of children, ages 6-14. I was also responsible for meeting deadlines by accurately completing paperwork such as assessments, accident reports, behavioral logs, time sheets, budgets and newsletters. I had to be self-motivated and disciplined when it came to program planning and execution. I was responsible for keeping staff members and community directors informed and provided the support needed for staff to succeed and I was the liaison between the program site and the administrative office.

February 2003 Small Wonders Milton, WI

To Lead Teacher

December 06

While working at Small wonders I had the chance to work with all children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I got the opportunity to build trusting relationships with many of the families and really built on my communication skills. While planning and implementing lesson plans I often used internet explorer and Microsoft Word to aid me in my program planning. I was also able to build on my organizational and management skills as I was next in command when management was out of the building.

August 2000 KinderCare Waukesha, WI

To Lead Teacher/Floater

August 2001

While working at KinderCare I’m mainly responsible for the well being of the children. I’m accountable for their happiness and their parents as well. I handle parent comments, positive and negative and make changes as necessary. I work with all the different ages; 6 weeks to 12 years old. I keep a positive attitude with respect, honesty, and confidence to inspire a safe and comfortable environment for my co-workers and the children I care for.

September 2005 Domestic Violence Shelter Janesville, WI

To Child Advocate Intern

December 2005

While completing my internship at the domestic violence shelter I build on my communication skills my answering calls on the crisis line. I also assisted the child advocate in planning and organizing activities for young children. I also had the opportunity to lead the children’s group and got the chance to sit in on several women’s group meetings.

EDUCATION:

September 01 University of Whitewater Wisconsin Whitewater, WI

To Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Human Services

May 2006

Skills

• Leadership: Flute section leader 3 years

• Communication: Communicating with parents and directors and keeping them informed

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Power point

• Have successfully completed the Computer Skills Test (Expert Level)

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