Lauren Greenfield
San Diego
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2024 - Current
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among staff.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as open houses and parent-teacher conferences.
Program Specialist
KinderCare
03.2021 - 05.2024
- As a Program Specialist I oversee staff compliance with curriculum, train new employees, assume director and assistant director role in their absence
- Maintain excellent relationships with the children and their parents
- Oversee school compliance with all licensing laws and regulations.
- Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
- Interviewed and recommended team members for hire.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
Assistant Director
KinderCare
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsibilities include managing children and staff files, oversee staff compliance with curriculum, train new employees, assuming director role in director’s absence
- Maintain excellent relationships with the children and their parents
- Oversee school compliance with all licensing laws and regulations
Director
Learning Care Group | La Petite Academy
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the preschool
- Responsible for managing over 20 employees and facilitate their ongoing training
Director
Learning Care Group | The Children’s Courtyard
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the preschool
- Responsible for managing over 20 employees and facilitate their ongoing training
- Maintain excellent relationships with the children and their parents
- Interview, hire, and train new employees
- Oversee school compliance with all licensing laws and regulations
- Manage tuition fees and student records
Substitute Teacher
McCool Elementary and Middle School
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Present instruction in accordance with an established lesson plan and curriculum to students in a classroom environment
Director
Learning Care Group | La Petite Academy
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the preschool
- Oversee school compliance with all licensing laws and regulations
- Responsible for managing 15 employees and facilitate their ongoing training
- Interview, hire, and train new employees
- Maintain excellent relationships with the children and their parents
- Manage tuition fees, budgets, staff records, and student records
- Give tours to prospective families, enroll and retain these families
- Assistant Director | OCTOBER 2013 - NOVEMBER 2014
- Two’s Teacher | JULY 2012 - OCTOBER 2013
- As a two’s teacher, responsibilities include planning and implementing curriculum for the two’s program, which focused on literacy skills, creative arts, music and movement, and sensory exploration
- Complete daily and weekly cleaning and disinfection duties
School Age Teacher
The Growing Room Child Care Centers
09.2008 - 06.2012
- Part-time Teacher position in an extended childcare program at Neil Armstrong Elementary School, San Ramon, California
- Responsibilities include planning and implementing daily educational and creative projects, nutrition, art, dance and music for grades K-5th
- Maintain the well-being of the children and kept them safe in a warm and nurturing environment
- Complete weekly cleaning and disinfection duties
- Deep knowledge of the protocol and safety laws prescribed by the California State and Federal Law Board
- Maintain excellent relationships with the children and their parents
- Excellent team member who takes leadership and initiative to help ensure the effectiveness of the program
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA09.2012
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Northridge, CA10.2014
General Education, AA - undefined
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA12.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
California High School
San Ramon, CA06.2008
Skills
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Recruiting
- Problem Solving
- Regulatory compliance
- Conflict Resolution
- Team operations
- Emergency Training
- Employee relations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Multitasking
- Customer service
Certification
- Obtained Child Care Basics 30 Hours Stars certificate
- Completed Washington Licensing Training
- Obtained Washington Food Handlers Permit
- Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification, expiration 2025-08-15
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- California Health and Safety Certificate, no expiration (15 hours)
- Completed California Licensing Compliance Training (4 hours)
Timeline
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2024 - Current
Program Specialist
KinderCare
03.2021 - 05.2024
Assistant Director
KinderCare
05.2020 - 05.2021
Director
Learning Care Group | La Petite Academy
08.2019 - 10.2019
Director
Learning Care Group | The Children’s Courtyard
07.2018 - 08.2019
Substitute Teacher
McCool Elementary and Middle School
02.2016 - 05.2016
Director
Learning Care Group | La Petite Academy
11.2014 - 05.2015
School Age Teacher
The Growing Room Child Care Centers
09.2008 - 06.2012
General Education, AA - undefined
Diablo Valley College
High School Diploma - undefined
California High School
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education
California State University East Bay
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
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