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Amanda Charles

Nanty Glo,PA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Director

Growing Years Early Learning Center
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.

Mental Health Worker

Nulton Diagnostic
Johnstown, PA
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
  • Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.

Director of Childcare

Kolorful Kids Daycare
Johnstown, PA
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced childcare program quality by implementing innovative educational activities and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Improved staff performance through regular evaluations, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Developed strong parent partnerships by maintaining open communication and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Increased enrollment rates by executing targeted marketing strategies and community outreach initiatives.
  • Established a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow, learn, and thrive in by enforcing strict safety protocols.
  • Streamlined daily operations by developing efficient scheduling, record-keeping, and communication systems within the center.
  • Oversaw licensing compliance by staying current on regulations and ensuring all staff members adhered to established guidelines.
  • Assisted families in accessing financial assistance options to make childcare more affordable for diverse communities served.
  • Ensured staff-to-child ratios were consistently met, adjusting schedules and staffing levels when needed to maintain quality care.
  • Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.

Float Teller

First National Bank
Johnstown , Pennsylvania
03.2022 - Current
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.

Program Specialist

Quality Life Service
Northern Cambria, PA
10.2021 - 03.2022

Worked with adults with disabilities, managing their daily life skills. Managed staff working in the homes.

Therapeutic Support Staff Member

Footstep Psychological Services
Johnstown , Pennsylvania
03.2015 - 10.2020

Worked with children with disabilities. I helped them maintain focus in school, and develop social skills.

  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.

Education

Bachelor Science - Psychology in ABA

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA

Associates Applied Science In Early Childhood Educ - Early Childhood Education

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
02.2020

Hig School Diploma -

Central Cambria High School
Ebensburg, PA
06.2005

Timeline

Mental Health Worker

Nulton Diagnostic
04.2024 - Current

Director of Childcare

Kolorful Kids Daycare
08.2023 - Current

Float Teller

First National Bank
03.2022 - Current

Program Specialist

Quality Life Service
10.2021 - 03.2022

Therapeutic Support Staff Member

Footstep Psychological Services
03.2015 - 10.2020

Childcare Director

Growing Years Early Learning Center

Bachelor Science - Psychology in ABA

Kaplan University

Associates Applied Science In Early Childhood Educ - Early Childhood Education

Kaplan University

Hig School Diploma -

Central Cambria High School
Amanda Charles