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Audrea Allen

Chattanooga

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate educator with extensive experience in early childhood development. Seeking to leverage strong teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills as Assistant Site Director. Committed to supporting the Site Director by assisting with daily operations. Eager to contribute to the program's success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coach

Chattanooga Head Start
05.2021 - Current
  • Provides intensive coaching to identified education staff in an organized and appropriate manner which supports a learning environment that is safe, healthy and cognitively oriented.
  • Utilizes observation tools, assessment data, and education staff’s input to guide and support staff in professional development.
  • Attends required pre-service and in-service training, as well as conducting workshops with staff.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness in the classroom by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities to increase child outcomes.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement best practices in the classroom through observations, feedback, and reflective practices.

Interim Site Director

City of Chattanooga Avondale Head Start
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards for Tennessee childcare Licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards.
  • Coordinated staff schedules and trainings.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record and handled payroll as well as maintain employee personnel files at the center.
  • Provided onsite and individual trainings to help develop and support employee skills in the classroom.
  • Trained new teaching staff on effective teaching practices and Head Start Performance Standards as well as Tennessee Childcare Licensing requirements.
  • Communicated with parents and staff about daily operations and classroom matters.
  • Collaborated with other departments in our program to effectively support children, families, and staff.

Head Start Teacher

Chattanooga Head Start
09.2017 - 05.2021
  • Assessed children's developmental level and planned programs to meet their individual needs.
  • Promoted social-emotional development, language development and maintained classroom discipline using positive guidance techniques.
  • Involved parents in the education of their child and encouraged them to become involved in all aspects of the program.
  • Demonstrated work habits which comply with agency personnel policies and procedures, completed special assignments from immediate supervisor or Head Start/EHS Director.

Education

Bachelor of Integrated Studies - Early Childhood Education

Murray State University
Murray, KY
05.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY
12-2008

Skills

  • Commitment to program compliance and improvement
  • Effective communication
  • Personable and friendly
  • Building relationships
  • Instructional planning skills
  • Collaborative learning
  • Problem-solving support
  • Dependable and responsible

Certification

  • CLASS 2008 Observer – Toddler March 2026
  • CLASS 2008 Observer -Infant July 2026
  • LENA Certified Coach

Timeline

Interim Site Director

City of Chattanooga Avondale Head Start
12.2024 - 05.2025

Coach

Chattanooga Head Start
05.2021 - Current

Head Start Teacher

Chattanooga Head Start
09.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Integrated Studies - Early Childhood Education

Murray State University

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Hopkinsville Community College

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