Rachel Cosby
Lexington,KY
Summary
Academy management professional with extensive experience in overseeing educational programs and enhancing student outcomes. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to dynamic educational needs. Expertise in curriculum development and staff training.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academy Director
Learning Care Group- La Petite Academy
07.2014 - Current
- Manages School staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating and interpreting standards with teachers.
- Ensures School compliance with all state-mandated teacher-child ratios; state and municipal statutes and regulations relating to the operation of childcare Schools; state and federal wage and hour laws; and Company policies and procedures.
- Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment by a) adhering to all Company procedures related to injuries and accidents and b) verbally communicating to students and staff regarding potential hazards or injuries; c) and routinely performing safety audits.
- Develops School strategies and Staff trainings to create and maintain an intellectually stimulating and age-appropriate classroom environment through creative means, including the display of student artwork and crafts and other documentation of learning; arranging bulletin boards; and employing digital technology.
- Ensures daily, written and/or verbal feedback regarding the social and intellectual development of their child is provided to parents by School staff and hosts conferences with parents twice annually.
- Conducts thoughtful analyses of operating statements, school statistics, personnel reports, enrollment information, and other data. Maintains accurate financial accounting of school operations and protects company assets and assumes full Profit and Loss accountability for the School.
- Recruits, hires, trains and develops talent by effectively deploying locally-tailored marketing strategies; establishes performance standards; communicates clear performance expectations to School staff, verbally and in writing; and offers public praise and private coaching to School staff.
Teacher
Community Action Head Start
10.2012 - 07.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Administrative Assistant
Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass
01.2006 - 10.2012
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05-2009
Certification
Director's Credential
Timeline
Academy Director
Learning Care Group- La Petite Academy
07.2014 - Current
Teacher
Community Action Head Start
10.2012 - 07.2014
Administrative Assistant
Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass
01.2006 - 10.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
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