Abbigail Ekstrom-Dellaripa
Garner,NC
Summary
Dynamic childcare professional skilled in parent communication, staff monitoring, and problem-solving. Committed to fostering strong relationships and enhancing team effectiveness to create engaging educational environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Manager
Kids Clubhouse
Garner, NC
05.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and compliance with childcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented engaging educational programs tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Monitored staff performance, providing mentorship and training to enhance team effectiveness.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns and promoting open communication.
- Streamlined administrative processes, improving efficiency in scheduling and record-keeping systems.
- Recruited trained, and mentored new team members to ensure cohesive staff performance in providing exceptional childcare services.
- Increased parent satisfaction through consistent communication, timely feedback, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Used constructive problem-solving techniques to resolve parent disputes.
- Prioritized open communication among team members by holding regular staff meetings to discuss any concerns, updates, or ideas for improvement.
Team Lead
Kids Clubhouse
Garner, NC
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Streamlined daily operations by introducing efficient scheduling practices, improving workflow consistency.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns, fostering strong relationships and community involvement.
- Managed conflict resolution among staff and children, promoting a positive environment and effective communication.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
Tutor
Claribel Rodriguez
Clayton, NC
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Developed personalized lesson plans to enhance student understanding of complex subjects.
- Implemented engaging teaching strategies to improve student participation and retention.
- Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to foster academic growth.
- Coordinated tutoring sessions, ensuring accessibility for diverse learning needs and schedules.
- Collaborated with parents and educators to align tutoring goals with overarching curriculum standards.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Team Member
Kids Clubhouse
Garner, NC
02.2021 - 06.2025
- Facilitated engaging activities for children, enhancing social skills and teamwork.
- Supervised play areas to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to develop age-appropriate programming for diverse groups.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for child engagement.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Education
Associate of Science -
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2026
Skills
- Parent communication
- Recruitment and hiring
- Child safety procedures
- Staff monitoring
- Staff facilitation
- Scheduling expertise
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Childcare Manager
Kids Clubhouse
05.2026 - Current
Team Lead
Kids Clubhouse
06.2025 - 05.2026
Tutor
Claribel Rodriguez
08.2022 - 08.2025
Team Member
Kids Clubhouse
02.2021 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
Associate of Science -
Johnston Community College