Amanda Bartlett
Cypress,CA
Summary
Offers extensive knowledge of child development and education. Skilled in creating and managing programs to create safe, secure and nurturing environment for children. Experienced in successful staff management and program development.
I am confident in maintaining positive and productive relationships with subsidy agencies, securing funding for families in our community.
My center achieved our NAEYC accreditation and has maintained it for the past 8 years. We also achieved a perfect level 6 engagement score though the Gallup Family and Employee Engagement Survey.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
Anaheim, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or parent-teacher conferences, fostering community engagement among families in the program.
- Reduced staff turnover rate by cultivating a positive work environment through team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Managed budgetary allocations effectively, minimizing unnecessary expenses while ensuring adequate resources for center operations.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to track student progress, attendance, health information, and other pertinent data efficiently.
- Oversaw compliance with state licensing regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of requirements and addressing any areas needing improvement promptly.
- Developed comprehensive staff training programs, improving employee skills and increasing overall quality of care provided.
- Evaluated curriculum regularly to ensure alignment with current educational standards and best practices in early childhood education.
- Implemented safety procedures and protocols to maintain a secure environment for both children and staff members.
- Championed inclusive practices within the childcare center, ensuring that all children and families felt welcomed and supported regardless of cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Increased enrollment numbers by executing effective marketing strategies targeting local families seeking quality childcare options.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to acquire additional funds for enrichment activities or necessary facility improvements at the childcare center.
- Adapted staffing schedules to accommodate fluctuating enrollment numbers, maintaining appropriate child-to-staff ratios while optimizing resource allocation.
- Cultivated relationships with local schools to facilitate seamless transitions between preschool programs and elementary school settings for graduating students.
- Conducted thorough performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of growth and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Continuously assessed program quality by observing classroom activities, reviewing lesson plans, and gathering feedback from both staff and parents.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs, fostering strong partnerships and enhancing overall family satisfaction.
- Established clear expectations for behavior management within the childcare center, promoting consistency among staff members when addressing challenging situations with children.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Education
Early Childhood Education -
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher relations
- Staff Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Safety regulations compliance
- Professional ethics
- Staff hiring
- Child development expertise
- Administrative Functions
- Program assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Enrollment procedures
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Staff Evaluation
- Curriculum Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Program Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff recruitment
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2017 - Current
Early Childhood Education -
Vanguard University of Southern California