BARBARA L. BIRD

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Terryville, CT 06786 ibdzsk@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A teaching/supervisory position within a progressive early childhood education community.

SKILLS PROFILE

• 12 years experience in childcare administration;

• Head Teacher/director involved in daily routines and classroom function;

• Mentored student teachers as a cooperative school;

• Experienced in ECE curriculum and program development;

• Promotes a positive environment for children and families.

* Familiar with Excel and Word Perfect

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gateway Christian School, Farmington, CT 1998-current

Director/Head Teacher

• Enhanced an Early Childhood Program resulting in increased scholarship and enrollment;

• Train and supervise teaching staff to meet school policies and job expectations;

• Coordinated a effective ESL learners program;

• Initiate child behavior management programs to encourage self-control and responsibility;

• Utilize staff training workshops from Farmington Collaborative Preschool and Birth-To-Three;

• Arrange fundraising, charitable, and educational events;

• Maintain community involvement with an inter-generational music program.

Children’s Center of Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT

Lead Teacher 1996-1998

• Supervised teaching staff; conducted classroom staff meetings;

• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons and hands-on learning centers;

• Incorporated excellent storytelling techniques with child participation;

• Maintained an excellent rapport and open communication with parents.

Bird’s Nest Nursery School, Wolcott, CT 1991-1993

Owner/ Operator

• Established and managed a licensed group daycare home;

• Planned and implemented a preschool curriculum emphasizing language and creative arts;

• Respected by parents and families as an educator and caregiver.

Board of Education, Plymouth, Wolcott, Bristol, CT 1984-1986 1990-1991

Substitute Teacher

• Respected by classroom teachers generating personal requests and recommendations;

• Established several long-term substitute positions;

• Enhanced established lessons with creative projects and activities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Central CT State Univ. 1990

Initial Educator Certificate

References available upon request

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