Diana Bryant is a highly experienced educator seeking a new role utilizing her expertise in program facilitation, education delivery, client relations, needs assessment, strategic reporting, and compliance. She has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, most recently as a certified substitute teacher with the Chicago Board of Education. Bryant is skilled in relationship management, resource coordination, and process streamlining to achieve organizational goals.

1. DIANA BRYANT
diana-bryant@sbcglobal.net
5454 South Shore Dr., #106 • Chicago, Illinois 60615 • (312) 802-0248
Dedicated and dynamic professional possessing a proven track record of superior performance, seeks to utilize
knowledge and expertise in Program Facilitation, Educational Delivery, Client Relations,
Needs Assessment, Process Optimization, Strategic Reporting, and Compliance to
support key initiatives within a progressive organization.
SUMMARY: Relationship Management Highly experienced in assessing true needs and expectations,
building lasting professional relationships. Grow and deepen strategic partnerships to
achieve mutually beneficial outcome.
Resource Coordination Possess a proven ability to anticipate unique requirements or
potential road-blocks in all situations. Continually develop back-up plans to minimize risk
and deliver exceptional results; streamline communication and implementation channels to
effectively meet client and organizational needs.
Process Streamlining Effectively manage diverse tasks, with varying degrees of complexity,
within a wide range of environments; evaluate situations, assess emergent needs, and implement
solutions in a prompt and efficient/effective manner.
Leadership Have a demonstrated track record of outstanding service; a calm, dependable
professional who devotes every effort to achieving the best results.
EXPERIENCE: CHICAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION, Chicago, Illinois 1986 to Present
Certified Substitute Teacher (2012 to Present) [Retired]
• Deliver dedicated instruction for full range of classes city-wide, at various schools.
• Support students at all grade levels, ensuring continuity of educational delivery.
• Leverage extensive teaching experience to maintain strong relationships with administration.
Teacher - Perkins Bass School (1986 to 2012)
• Provided supervised instruction to 35 pre-kindergarten children ages 3-5.
• Planned/supervised daily classroom and outside activities to develop social and motor skills.
• Established parent workshops to increase parental participation in learning process.
• Acted as Chairperson for the Early Childhood Department, coordinating programs.
• Taught etiquette/manners to students grades 1-8 in an after-school program
Teacher Screener (1986)
• Tested/screened preschoolers ages 3-5 for participation in early childhood programs.
JOHN FARREN ELEMENTARY, Chicago, Illinois Summer 1994
Teacher
• Delivered reading instruction to students grades 4-8, during summer break.
• Utilized camcorder equipment to document student progress and support instruction.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, Chicago, Illinois 1985 to 1986
Children’s Librarian
• Planned reading programs and related activities for primary children ages 2-7.
HULL HOUSE ASSOCIATION, Chicago, Illinois 1984 to 1985
Head Teacher
• Planned daily programs and supervised classroom activities, aimed on development
of strong social and motor skills.
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois 1983 to 1984
Research Assistant
EDUCATION: ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois
Master of Arts degree in Education Conferred 1990
• Majoring in Administration & Supervision • Dean’s List 2 Years
Bachelor of Arts degree in Education Conferred 1984
• Minoring in Psychology • Dean’s List 2 Years
KENNEDY KING COLLEGE, Chicago, Illinois
Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts Conferred De. 1981
CERTIFICATION: • State of Illinois Teacher Certification, Early Childhood Endorsement
~ References available upon request ~