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Kelley Fortner

Oakland,California

Summary

Dynamic PreK Head Teacher with a proven track record at Daisy CDC, excelling in early childhood education and fostering student engagement. Adept at mentoring teachers and implementing innovative lesson plans, I enhance literacy development and promote social-emotional learning, ensuring a nurturing environment for diverse learners. Committed to building strong parent-teacher relationships.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

PreK Head Teacher

Daisy CDC
03.2008 - 08.2014
  • Formulated and introduced learning plans to optimize children's educational growth.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Collaborated with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Mentored junior staff in best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies.
  • Evaluated educational programs for effectiveness, making adjustments to improve learning outcomes.
  • Led professional development workshops focused on early childhood education methodologies and assessment techniques.
  • Established partnerships with community organizations to enrich educational resources available for students.
  • Monitored compliance with state guidelines and regulations ensuring high-quality care and education standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Fostered strong relationships between faculty members through effective communication channels and team-building events.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Guided meaningful classroom discussions, encouraging students to delve deeper into subject matter and develop critical thinking skills.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating technology and real-world examples into lesson plans.

School Librarian

Glenview Elementary School
09.2004 - 04.2008
  • Increased library usage by developing engaging reading programs and promoting library resources to students, teachers, and staff.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through open communication channels regarding their child''s progress in utilizing library resources effectively.
  • Assisted in budget management by carefully selecting new materials based on educational value, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with school goals.
  • Boosted reading interest among students by creating themed book displays featuring diverse genres, authors, and topics.
  • Managed a team of student assistants responsible for circulation duties, shelving books, and maintaining a clean library environment.
  • Coordinated special events such as author visits and book fairs to heighten community engagement within the library setting.
  • Maintained accurate records of all library transactions using integrated library management software systems efficiently.
  • Provided individualized support to students needing assistance with research projects or locating specific materials for assignments.
  • Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
  • Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
  • Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
  • Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.

PreK Head Teacher

Duck's Nest School
03.2001 - 12.2003
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to enhance children's learning experiences.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Collaborated with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Evaluated educational programs for effectiveness, making adjustments to improve learning outcomes.
  • Monitored compliance with state guidelines and regulations ensuring high-quality care and education standards.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
  • Increased overall student satisfaction by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning preferences.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Guided meaningful classroom discussions, encouraging students to delve deeper into subject matter and develop critical thinking skills.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Office Manager/Interior Designer

Metropolitan Contract Group
02.1999 - 05.2001
  • Streamlined office operations to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
  • Implemented efficient filing systems to improve document retrieval speed.
  • Coordinated scheduling for team meetings, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
  • Managed supply inventory, reducing costs through effective vendor negotiations.
  • Analyzed workflow processes, identifying areas for enhancement and increased efficiency.
  • Led initiatives to improve workplace safety standards and compliance measures.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
  • Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
  • Facilitated smooth office relocations by meticulously planning and coordinating all aspects of move.
  • Coordinated with IT department to upgrade office technology, enhancing overall efficiency and data security.
  • Reduced overhead costs significantly through negotiation of vendor contracts for office supplies and services.
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management, enabling them to focus on strategic decision-making.
  • Resolved office disputes swiftly and equitably, maintaining harmonious workplace.
  • Improved team morale and cohesion with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.
  • Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
  • Optimized office space utilization, leading to more efficient and productive work environment.
  • Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
  • Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Cal State East Bay
Hayward, CA
06.1988

Skills

  • Arts integration
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Motivating students
  • Curriculum development
  • Student-centered learning
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Serving diverse communities
  • Community involvement
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Parent and teacher conferences

Timeline

PreK Head Teacher

Daisy CDC
03.2008 - 08.2014

School Librarian

Glenview Elementary School
09.2004 - 04.2008

PreK Head Teacher

Duck's Nest School
03.2001 - 12.2003

Office Manager/Interior Designer

Metropolitan Contract Group
02.1999 - 05.2001

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Cal State East Bay

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