Laura Thompson
Riverside
Summary
Committed to fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments, with experience managing preschool and daycare centers. Skilled in curriculum development, staff training, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Successfully improved parent satisfaction scores through innovative program implementation and effective communication strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Director
First Class Early Learning Center
Riverside
01.2025 - Current
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed and deepened relationships with center children and families.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Created marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and posters promoting activities hosted by the center.
- Oversees daily operations to enhance center performance and service.
- Ensures constant adherence to licensing regulations.
MASTER TEACHER
Catalyst Kids-Callie Kirkpatrick
Riverside
09.2004 - 12.2024
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to children's interests and observations.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, embodying workplace values.
- Enhanced customer service through genuine interactions with stakeholders.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Mentored student teachers on classroom management.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Held conferences with parents twice yearly to address questions, discuss academic progress, and encourage learning goals.
- Lead Parent Advisory Meetings quarterly to plan upcoming events.
- Planned and implemented 12 monthly staff meetings.
- Implemented data-driven decisions related to student performance within the classroom setting.
- Analyzed assessment results in order to adjust instruction accordingly, in order to maximize student achievement.
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional practices, and classroom management strategies.
- Developed and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the social and emotional development of students.
- Delivered engaging lesson plans, inspiring learners to explore topics outside of class time.
- Documented student attendance, and maintained achievement and progress records.
TEACHER
KinderCare
Buena Park
10.2000 - 08.2004
- Implemented company lesson plans and enriched environment with teacher-made activities
- Communicated to parents on daily progress of their child's growth
- Fostered children's social and interpersonal skills and self-esteem by establishing routines and positive guidance policies that allow children to feel secure, comfortable and safe
- Provided activities to expand opportunities for physical, social, emotional, and educational needs of children
- 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
- Successfully fed, loved and changed 4 infants in group environment.
TEACHER
Boys and Girls Club
Garden Grove
05.1999 - 03.2000
- Assisted children with homework, planned and executed exciting, engaging activities to stimulate physical, social and cognitive growth
- Instilled positive study habits and appreciation for learning using positive teaching methods
- Empowered students to create their own learning through active participation in planning activities for week
- Managed 28 school age children, in classroom setting, to focus on homework and academic enrichment activities.
Education
BA - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT/EMPHASIS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Cal State East Bay
Hayward, CA01-2024
MASTER TEACHER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA04.2025
LIBERAL ARTS - GENERAL STUDIES
Cypress College
Cypress, CASkills
- Curriculum Development Expert
- Portfolio trained
- Lead Staff and Parent Meetings
- Desired Results Trained
- ITERS, ECERS, SACERS
- California Preschool Foundations
- ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE-2 trained
- CLASS trained
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Team collaboration
- Staff scheduling
- Team leadership
Affiliations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC)
- VP of Family Education, Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children (OCAEYC)
- Licenses Commission on Teacher Credentials
Certification
- Site Supervisor Permit, 11/01/2029
- Master Teacher Permit, 08/01/29
- CPR & First Aid, 04/01/25
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Center Director
First Class Early Learning Center
01.2025 - Current
MASTER TEACHER
Catalyst Kids-Callie Kirkpatrick
09.2004 - 12.2024
TEACHER
KinderCare
10.2000 - 08.2004
TEACHER
Boys and Girls Club
05.1999 - 03.2000
BA - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT/EMPHASIS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Cal State East Bay
MASTER TEACHER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Fullerton College
LIBERAL ARTS - GENERAL STUDIES
Cypress College
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