Jessica Carter
Swannanoa
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Director at Brookstone Church with expertise in curriculum development and staff training. Successfully enhanced children's learning experiences while ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability to foster collaboration among educators and families, promoting child development. Skilled in patient care coordination and team building, dedicated to creating supportive environments for growth and learning.
Early childhood education professional bringing significant experience in managing preschool operations and developing innovative educational programs. Proven ability to lead teams and achieve results in dynamic environment. Reliable and adaptablewith strong skills in curriculum planning and staff mentorshipensuring high-quality early learning experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Director
Brookstone Church
06.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with state licensing and safety regulations.
- Helped lead staff training initiatives to promote best practices in early childhood education.
- Streamlined communication processes between staff and families to improve engagement and satisfaction.
- Monitored classroom environments for effective learning, making adjustments as necessary based on observations.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to enrich educational resources available to children.
- Fostered a collaborative environment among teachers, parents, and community members to support child development.
CNA Homecare
Bayada Home Health
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting clients with daily living activities and maintaining comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure accurate health tracking and reporting to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new CNA staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Coordinated transportation for patients to medical appointments, ensuring timely arrivals and continuity of care.
- Engaged in effective communication with family members regarding client status, fostering trust and support networks.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
CNA Hospital
VA Medical Center
06.2009 - 02.2010
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress and care provided in electronic health records accurately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
Phlebotomy Certificate - Medical Laboratory Science
Mcdowell Tech
Marion, NC07-2012
High School Diploma -
Charles D Owen
Swannanoa, NC05-2000
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Staff training
- Regulatory compliance
- Classroom management
- Patient care coordination
- Safety protocols adherence
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Health and safety regulations
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Multitasking
Certification
- Certified Phlebotist, McdowellTech - 2013
Timeline
Preschool Director
Brookstone Church
06.2022 - Current
CNA Homecare
Bayada Home Health
01.2013 - 10.2014
CNA Hospital
VA Medical Center
06.2009 - 02.2010
Phlebotomy Certificate - Medical Laboratory Science
Mcdowell Tech
High School Diploma -
Charles D Owen