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Shannon Meadows

Gastonia,NC

Summary

Seasoned Assistant Director offering 27 years of experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs, and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desires a growth-oriented position in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Education

Pleasant Grove Child Development Center
11.2019 - Current
  • Promoted a positive school culture by advocating for inclusivity, diversity, and equity in all aspects of the educational environment.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for greater efficiency, reducing paperwork and improving staff productivity levels.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to support shared goals for student success.
  • Expanded extracurricular offerings to provide students with well-rounded experiences beyond the classroom setting.
  • Strengthened faculty collaboration by fostering open communication channels and organizing regular professional development opportunities.
  • Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven decision-making processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Increased parental involvement in educational activities by creating engaging programs, workshops, and events.
  • Boosted student retention rates through effective monitoring of academic progress and implementation of targeted interventions.
  • Facilitated robust teacher evaluations using evidence-based frameworks that emphasized continuous reflection and refinement of instructional approaches.
  • Developed comprehensive assessment tools to evaluate student learning outcomes and inform instructional practices.
  • Enhanced curriculum development by incorporating innovative teaching strategies and diverse learning techniques.
  • Led professional growth initiatives for staff members through personalized coaching sessions, peer observations, and ongoing feedback mechanisms.
  • Spearheaded special education services enhancements to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Optimized resource allocation by establishing clear budgetary guidelines and closely monitoring expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
  • Served as a trusted mentor and advisor to fellow educators, providing guidance on best practices in curriculum design, classroom management, and student engagement strategies.
  • Championed technology integration into classroom instruction, equipping educators with essential digital tools for modern teaching methodologies.
  • Collaborated with the Director of Education on policy development initiatives, advocating for progressive changes that positively impacted student outcomes.
  • Supervised after-school tutoring programs designed to reinforce core concepts while providing individualized attention to struggling learners.
  • Contributed to strategic planning efforts aimed at enhancing the quality of education offered across all grade levels within the district.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
  • Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters.
  • Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
  • Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
  • Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.

Lead Teacher

First Presbyterian Weekday School
01.2008 - 11.2019
  • Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children could express themselves and direct their own learning.
  • Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children’s safety.
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
  • Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
  • Planned and prepared activities for three and four year students.
  • Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
  • Followed Creative Curriculum learning strategies and North Carolina state guidelines.
  • Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate management instruction.
  • Clearly corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
  • Maintained safety and security of all children, faculty and families under care.
  • Consistently received positive evaluations from staff.
  • Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from families.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel, including parcel packaging, preparation and efficient shipping.
  • Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution, and filing.
  • Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
  • Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
  • Oversee inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition, and supply stocking or re-stocking.
  • Greeted customers and visitors in-person and via telephone calls.
  • Scheduled staff meetings and new student tours on a monthly basis.
  • Coordinated travel accommodations for staff and out-of-town visitors, including vouchers, agendas, and transportation.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

Human Resources Assistant

Amdocs, Inc.
03.2006 - 03.2008
  • Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
  • Assisted in payroll processing to ensure timely delivery of paychecks to all employees.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Supported talent acquisition efforts by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and performing reference checks for prospective candidates.
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
  • Supported HR Manager in strategic planning sessions focused on organizational development and growth.
  • Enhanced onboarding experience for new hires by creating comprehensive orientation materials and training programs.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
  • Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
  • Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
  • Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
  • Developed strong relationships with employees through consistent communication and support, leading to increased retention rates.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Maintained compliance with federal and state labor laws by conducting regular audits of HR practices and documentation.
  • Streamlined recruitment process for efficiency, reducing time-to-fill job vacancies.
  • Coordinated employee training programs to promote professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering positive work environment.
  • Collaborated with department managers on workforce planning strategies to identify staffing needs within their teams accurately.
  • Organized company-wide events for team building purposes, boosting overall morale among employees.
  • Improved employee satisfaction by developing and implementing new HR policies and procedures.
  • Participated in ongoing research projects related to best practices in human resources management for continuous improvement purposes.
  • Applied mediation and collaboration to successfully resolve employee complaints and grievances.
  • Provided assistance during annual performance review processes, collecting data to help inform evaluations and goal setting initiatives.
  • Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
  • Coordinated itineraries and scheduled appointments for human resources staff.
  • Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to assess reasons and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics.
  • Updated and maintained employee attendance records.
  • Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
  • Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
  • Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
  • Created job descriptions on boards for vacant jobs.
  • Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
  • Helped employees register for benefits programs using online portals.
  • Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
  • Participated in job fairs to recruit new talent.
  • Checked references for potential candidates.
  • Aided staff with employee performance review paperwork and documentation.
  • Developed and maintained HR policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with creating employee handbooks and manuals.
  • Conducted exit interviews with terminated employees.
  • Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.
  • Converted employee status from temporary to permanent.
  • Coordinated employee relocation processes.
  • Monitored and analyzed employee satisfaction survey results.

Director Education

Sandy Plains Child Development Center
03.2003 - 03.2006
  • Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
  • Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
  • Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
  • Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
  • Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed classroom instructional program which was consistent with Capistrano Unified District regulations and Board of Education goals.
  • Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
  • Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
  • Oversee inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition, and supply stocking or re-stocking.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate management instruction.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
  • Successfully improved student participation in classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for my team.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Operated summer sports day camp for children aged 5 to 13 years old and handled all aspects of planning curriculum and activities.
  • Coordinated travel accommodations for staff and out-of-town visitors, including vouchers, agendas, and transportation.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
  • Created and implemented after-school student writing workshop for college application essays.
  • Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service.
  • Advised families on crucial academic decisions by discussing and identifying their strengths and challenges.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel, including parcel packaging, preparation and efficient shipping.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Provided key support for library expansion project.
  • Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution, and filing.
  • Greeted customers and visitors in-person and via telephone calls.
  • Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal education regulations through meticulous record-keeping and timely reporting.
  • Established clear performance expectations for faculty and staff, conducting regular evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
  • Increased teacher collaboration by initiating professional learning communities and cross-departmental projects.
  • Supervised extracurricular activities that fostered personal growth, leadership skills, and social responsibility among students.
  • Oversaw facilities management to maintain safe, clean, and conducive learning environment for all members of school community.
  • Managed staff recruitment efforts to attract highly qualified educators committed to excellence in teaching practice.
  • Improved student retention rates by developing targeted intervention strategies and support programs.
  • Enhanced curriculum development by implementing innovative teaching methods and instructional materials.
  • Implemented rigorous evaluation processes to monitor and assess effectiveness of instructional programs, making data-informed adjustments as needed.
  • Facilitated cross-curricular collaboration between subject areas to promote interdisciplinary learning experiences for students.
  • Optimized resource allocation by analyzing budgetary needs and priorities, ensuring equitable distribution of funds among departments.
  • Bolstered teacher effectiveness by providing ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to individual needs.
  • Streamlined communication between faculty, staff, and parents by establishing regular meetings and updates on students'' progress.
  • Spearheaded technology integration throughout campus, promoting digital literacy among both teachers and students alike.
  • Empowered faculty members by encouraging innovative teaching methods and providing autonomy within their classrooms, leading to increased teacher morale and job satisfaction.
  • Promoted positive school culture by fostering inclusive educational environments for diverse student populations.
  • Developed strong relationships with community stakeholders to secure funding, resources, and partnerships for school's benefit.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
  • Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.

Education

Early Childhood

Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Gaston College
Dallas, NC

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Program development and management
  • Compliance understanding
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Policy Implementation
  • Technology Integration
  • Recordkeeping abilities

Accomplishments

- Successfully created and ran a Social Committee with one other co-worker for two years at FPWDS for the sole purpose of boosting staff morale and comradery.

Timeline

Assistant Director of Education

Pleasant Grove Child Development Center
11.2019 - Current

Lead Teacher

First Presbyterian Weekday School
01.2008 - 11.2019

Human Resources Assistant

Amdocs, Inc.
03.2006 - 03.2008

Director Education

Sandy Plains Child Development Center
03.2003 - 03.2006

Early Childhood

Haywood Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Gaston College

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

Southern Wesleyan University

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