Allyson Berry
Bardstown
Summary
To obtain and become a part of a team that helps build strong values.
Experienced early childhood educator prepared for leadership in classroom setting. Skilled in curriculum development, child assessment, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for patience, empathy, and effective communication with children, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Teacher
Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
Brooks, KY
11.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with families to support individual student needs and facilitate effective communication.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing evaluations and adjusted curriculum as necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance data, and other relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Promoted social-emotional development in students by incorporating character education lessons into daily curriculum.
- Increased student participation by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Civil & Warrant Clerk
Nelson County Sheriff's Office
Bardstown, KY
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Processed and maintained detailed records of arrests, incidents, and reports.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents through proper storage methods and restricted access control implementation.
- Made arrangements to have inmates extradited from other states.
Director of Childcare Services
Spencer County Board of Education
08.2005 - 04.2022
- As Director, I manage the day-to-day activities for an Early Head Start program, a preschool childcare, and a before and after school childcare program. The programs are year round.
- My duties include but not limited to; scheduling, billing, invoicing, parent concerns, staff concerns, working in the classroom, purchasing supplies and materials, attending trainings, participate in ALL STARS, collecting payments, handling day to day conflicts, lesson plans, menus, and much more.
- Developed and implemented engaging educational programs fostering child development and learning.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Mentored staff, promoting professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and improve child care services.
- Coordinated staff schedules and training sessions to optimize workforce efficiency.
- Managed budgets and resources, ensuring financial sustainability of childcare programs.
- Led strategic planning initiatives aligning program goals with community needs.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Established strong relationships with parents through open communication and regular updates on child progress.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant licensing requirements by maintaining detailed documentation and submitting timely reports as necessary.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Special Education Worker
Bardstown Head Start
Bardstown, KY
07.2002 - 08.2005
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness, implementing adjustments to enhance learning outcomes.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Enhanced student learning by developing and implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Improved transition planning processes resulting in smoother transitions from school to post-secondary opportunities or employment.
Education
Associates Degree - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Elizabethtown Community College
Elizabethtown, KY01-2005
Skills
- Special education strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development expertise
- First aid and CPR certified
- Mandated reporter training
- Child assessment
Timeline
Head Start Teacher
Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
11.2024 - Current
Civil & Warrant Clerk
Nelson County Sheriff's Office
04.2022 - 11.2024
Director of Childcare Services
Spencer County Board of Education
08.2005 - 04.2022
Special Education Worker
Bardstown Head Start
07.2002 - 08.2005
Associates Degree - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Elizabethtown Community College