Lily Ramsey
Chattanooga
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in education and program coordination, notably through the Creative Discovery Museum. Proven ability in behavior management and effective communication, fostering positive relationships and enhancing early learning experiences. Skilled in Reggio Emilia methodology, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement in educational settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Coordinator
STS Foundation
Chattanooga
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinates Student Exchange Program paperwork, planning Host Family Check-ins, and home visits.
- Serves as a person of contact between the school, the Host family, and the Student’s natural parents.
- Advocates for the needs of the Student and fosters relationships between all parties.
Vision Therapist
Chattanooga Vision Therapy
Chattanooga
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Accumulated approx. 1500 Clinical Hours overseeing the programming and development of the Patient’s Progress Plan.
- Utilized behavior management strategies to support the maintained relationships with patients.
- Utilized Data Analysis of session observations to determine the Patient Treatment Plan.
Lead Teacher/Atelierista
Siskin Children's Institute
Chattanooga
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsible for educating and instilling a love of early learning in Preschool settings.
- Tasked with transitioning from Daycare to Reggio Emilia-focused education.
- Created and implemented Reggio-Emilia style lesson planning.
- Participated in CCR&R Professional Development.
Parties and Events Coordinator
Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Day-to-day operations included managing staff, creating weekly schedules, managing the details, and executing parties and private events on a small and large scale.
Lead Programs Educator
Creative Discovery Museum
Chattanooga
04.2013 - 03.2020
- Coordinated entertaining and educational art and science-based activities tailored to children aged 3-15.
- Improved summer camp curricula and community involvement by taking feedback from customers and modifying as needed.
- Worked with all ages of Middle Schoolers for Art and Music camps and through affiliated after-school programs.
- Learned and implemented the core values of the Reggio Emilia strategies and pedagogical approaches overall.
- Participated in Project Wild Professional Development.
Substitute Teacher
St. Peter’s Episcopal School
Chattanooga
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Fostered positive relationships with students, encouraging participation and engagement.
- Communicated any challenges, behavioral concerns, or student progress to the school staff.
- Followed attendance and grading procedures to ensure continuity for regular teachers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cook High School
Adel, GA05-2012
Skills
- Communication
- Excellent customer service
- Positive language
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Emergent curricula adaptation
- Childcare programming
- Camp programming
- Reggio Emilia methodology
- Task delegation
- Creative solutions
- School Safety Protocols
- Presentation skills
- Special education programs
- Staff development
- Continuous improvement
- Professional development
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Classically Trained Singer
- Visual Artist
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Local Coordinator
STS Foundation
11.2024 - Current
Vision Therapist
Chattanooga Vision Therapy
11.2022 - 10.2024
Lead Teacher/Atelierista
Siskin Children's Institute
01.2022 - 11.2022
Parties and Events Coordinator
Chattanooga Zoo
06.2021 - 01.2022
Substitute Teacher
St. Peter’s Episcopal School
01.2016 - 01.2020
Lead Programs Educator
Creative Discovery Museum
04.2013 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Cook High School