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, CA06.1988
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