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Brittany Castle

Bluff City

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Ted E Bear Academy, excelling in team management and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing early childhood education through innovative curriculum development and strong relationship building. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

Ted E Bear Academy
01.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff to ensure high-quality early childhood education and care.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Interacted well with members of the community to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of age-appropriate curriculum aligned with early learning standards.
  • Introduced new programs (e.g., STEM, literacy initiatives, social-emotional learning) to enhance student development.
  • Maintained 100% compliance with state licensing inspections, health/safety standards, and accreditation requirements.
  • Developed emergency preparedness plans and conducted staff training on child safety protocols.


Assistant Childcare Director

Ted E Bear Academy
10.2022 - Current
  • Supported families in accessing financial assistance programs when needed, reducing barriers to childcare services.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for continuous staff improvement and professional growth.
  • Assisted in hiring and training new staff members, fostering a positive work environment and team cohesion.
  • Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop age-appropriate curriculum, promoting cognitive and social development.
  • Monitored child progress using assessments tools, providing valuable feedback for program improvements and individualized support strategies.

Childcare Lead Teacher

Ted E Bear Academy
06.2012 - Current
  • Supported students'' social-emotional development by creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected various subjects.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to continuously improve instruction in the classroom.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

Dock Loader/Certified Forklift Operator

UPS
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts, electrical pallet jacks and pallet wrappers.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve optimal productivity, fostering a positive work atmosphere.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN
05-2025

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Team management
  • Rules and regulations
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service

Certification

Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education

CPR/First Aid/ AED


Timeline

Director

Ted E Bear Academy
01.2025 - Current

Assistant Childcare Director

Ted E Bear Academy
10.2022 - Current

Dock Loader/Certified Forklift Operator

UPS
10.2018 - 01.2019

Childcare Lead Teacher

Ted E Bear Academy
06.2012 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Northeast State Community College

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