Deanna Rice
Aberdeen
Summary
Dynamic Administrator and Lead Teacher at Kiddie Korner Daycare Center and Preschool, skilled in fostering child development and enhancing student engagement. Expert in lesson planning and compliance, I successfully mentored staff, implemented effective classroom management, and collaborated with parents to create a nurturing environment that promotes continuous improvement and growth.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator/Lead Teacher
Kiddie Korner Daycare Center And Preschool
Aberdeen. NC
06.1987 - 06.2025
- Oversaw administrative workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Led classroom activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development in children.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adapting teaching strategies as needed.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and address individual needs effectively.
- Integrated technology into curriculum to enhance learning experiences and increase engagement.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom strategies.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Laurinburg, NC06-2001
Associate of Science - Science
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC06-1995
Skills
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Team building and leadership
- Personable and approachable
- Staff management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Goal setting
- Employee supervision
- Continuous improvement
- Meeting facilitation
- Attention to detail
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Key decision making
- Lesson development
- Student engagement
- Staff development
- Educational leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Teacher training
- Compliance
- Age-appropriate discipline
Timeline
Administrator/Lead Teacher
Kiddie Korner Daycare Center And Preschool
06.1987 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Associate of Science - Science
Sandhills Community College