Jennifer Scarbrough
Newburgh
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in retail management, skilled in driving sales, optimizing operations, and enhancing customer experiences. Demonstrates leadership through effective team collaboration, consistently meeting and surpassing business goals. Adaptable to evolving retail environments, excelling in inventory control, staff training, and strategic planning. Renowned for reliability and results-focused approach.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Coordinator
Owensboro Public Schools
07.2018 - Current
- Coordinated staff training sessions to improve instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Led parent engagement initiatives to foster community involvement in preschool programs.
- Monitored program compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring high-quality educational experiences for children.
- Mentored new educators, facilitating their integration into the school culture and enhancing team effectiveness.
Lead teacher and Director
Rockport Elementary Pre-K
07.2013 - 07.2018
- Responsible for all children in the Pre-K program. Create curriculum, assessment, parent contacts, and leading day to day activities of classroom. Got Pre-K room licensed classroom for first time. Started and led classroom on Paths To Quality Program. Took program to Level 4 and National Accreditation with NAEYC.
Preschool Teacher
St Bernards Preschool
07.2001 - 07.2013
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring emotional and physical well-being of students.
- Collaborated with parents to provide regular updates on child development and classroom activities.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement strategies, promoting a respectful learning atmosphere.
Store Manager
Natural Wonders
07.1999 - 07.2001
- Led day to day functions of Preschool classroom. Took classroom to Level 3 on Paths To Quality
- Mentored team members to enhance performance and foster a collaborative environment.
- Directed daily operations to optimize store efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Territorial Manager
Kirklands home décor store
01.1994 - 07.1999
- Directed regional sales strategies to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring optimal stock levels across multiple locations.
- Trained and mentored store managers in operational best practices and customer engagement techniques.
- Collaborated with merchandising teams to develop promotional displays that improved product visibility.
- Implemented employee performance evaluation systems, fostering accountability and enhancing team productivity.
Education
Masters - Education Administration
University of the Cumberlands
01.2019
Doctorate - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
01.2018
Master’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
Ball State University
01.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Southern Indiana
01.2009
Associate of Science - Interior Design
Ivy Tech
Evansville, IN06-1992
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Teaching strategies
- Child development expertise
- Special needs support
- Staff monitoring
- Teacher training
EXTRAS
- -CASA (court appointed special advocate) for Spencer County
- -Licensed teacher in Indiana and Kentucky
- -Mentored other teachers in Warrick County and Spencer County with curriculum and classroom management
- -Member of NAEYC
- -Led St Bernards room to Level 3 Paths To Quality
- -Led Rockport Pre-K to level 4 (National accreditation).
- -Started voucher program at Rockport Elementary Pre-K
- -Worked hand in hand with Local Head Start to best meet the needs of the local children
- -Raised necessary funds to build a brand new Pre-K playground at Rockport Elementary Pre-K that accommodates children with different abilities.
- -Written and received grant from Toyota Manufacturing, Welborn Foundation, AEP, and Ronald McDonald House for Playground renovation in Rockport
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Coordinator
Owensboro Public Schools
07.2018 - Current
Lead teacher and Director
Rockport Elementary Pre-K
07.2013 - 07.2018
Preschool Teacher
St Bernards Preschool
07.2001 - 07.2013
Store Manager
Natural Wonders
07.1999 - 07.2001
Territorial Manager
Kirklands home décor store
01.1994 - 07.1999
Doctorate - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Master’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
Ball State University
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Southern Indiana
Masters - Education Administration
University of the Cumberlands
Associate of Science - Interior Design
Ivy Tech
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