Jennifer Potts
Associate Director
Lincoln University
Summary
Driven by a strong work ethic, consistently surpassing job expectations in every role. Ability to self-analyze and reflect for continuous personal and professional development, fostering innovative ideas.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Associate Director
Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childho
11.2021 - Current
- Led teams of up to ten personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Established strong relationships with key partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Program Manager
University of Delaware
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Delaware Stars Technical Assistant
University of Delaware
07.2012 - 04.2019
- Managed a cohort of child care centers located in high-risk communities with the goal of improving quality through coaching, facilitating, mentoring and modeling effective teaching practices.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Early Childhood / Elementary Education
West Chester University
West Chester, PaMaster of Education - Teaching and Learning; Early Childhood Concentration
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PAEd.D. - Educational Leadership
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 05.2001 -
Skills
Team collaboration and leadership
Strategic leadership
Organizational development
Relationship building
Coaching and mentoring
Certification
PA Department of Education Certification: Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Timeline
Associate Director
Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childho
11.2021 - Current
Program Manager
University of Delaware
04.2019 - 11.2021
Delaware Stars Technical Assistant
University of Delaware
07.2012 - 04.2019
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
University of Delaware
05.2001 -
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning; Early Childhood Concentration
Lock Haven University
Bachelors of Science - Early Childhood / Elementary Education
West Chester University
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