Brandi Sims

6650 Pembridge Way 317-709-6130 bsims1981@ymail.com

Summary
Professional Assistant Director committed to providing a clean, organized and fun space for
children to explore and develop, childcare professional skilled at remaining calm under pressure
while keeping the center setting light and playful. Works hard to identify and address behavior
and educational issues.

Highlights
 Childcare management
 Behavior management
 Positive and cheerful
 Active listener
 Certified Preschool teacher
 Excellent Communication skills
 Reliable
 Mother of three
 Basic clerical knowledge

Accomplishments
Promoted to Assistant Director after 3 years of employment at Abacus. Managed classes of 10-
20 students at a time. Successfully planned and executed corporate meetings, lunches and special
events for groups of 35+ employees.

Multitasking
 Demonstrated proficiencies in telephone, e-mail, fax and front desk reception within a
high - volume environment.
Administration
 Answered multiple phone lines, transferred calls to corresponding departments, filed
children’s records.
Customer Service
 Handled parents effectively by identifying needs quickly gaining trust, approaching
complex situations and resolving problems to maximize efficiency.

Experience
11/2007 to Current Assistant Director/ Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Abacus Childcare Center- Indianapolis, IN

Promote good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement methods or redirection. Maintained
daily records of children’s individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps. Created and
implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles.
Established as a safe and playful environment for the children. Collaborated with colleagues and
developed new classroom projects and monthly themes.
3/2005 to 11/2007 Assistant Director/Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Little Miracles- Indianapolis, IN
Promoted good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement method. Created and implemented
a developmental curriculum that addressed all learning styles. Developed professional relations
with parents, teachers and therapists.

Education
2009 to 2010 CDA: Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College- Indianapolis, IN United States
Coursework in Child Nutrition. Child Abuse Awareness
2011 to 2016
Associate of Science: Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College- Indianapolis, IN United States
Continuing Education in Early Childhood Education
2015 to 2016
Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis, IN United States
Continuing Education in Early Childhood Education
2016 to 2018
Associates of Science: Elementary Education
Ivy Tech Community College- Indianapolis, IN United States
Continuing Education in Elementary Education