Amanda Mellis
Onsted,MI
Summary
Dynamic, passionate and driven Child Care Center Director with over 15 years experience in the field of Early Childhood and Special Education. Firsthand knowledge of the Center Director and Lead Paraprofessional positions. Participated often in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop child specific plans for inclusion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Center Director
Kindercare
Chelsea , MI
2021.05 - Current
- 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.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Stayed current on State Licensure codes and guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Michigan.
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Director of Child Care
YMCA Of Lenawee County
Adrian , MI
2018.04 - 2021.04
- Collaborated as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop strategies so we could enroll and support special needs program in our program.
- Maintained documentation and compliance for all grants received.
- Researched and identified new non-profit grant opportunities for organization.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine success and compliance with state, local and federal regulations and recommended necessary modifications.
Lead Paraprofessional
Onsted Community Schools
Onsted , MI
2016.10 - 2018.04
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Heatlhcare Management/Nursing
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio06.2002
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Child Development
- Individual plans for children with special needs
- Direct knowledge of the Center Director position
- Extremely Detail Oriented
Accomplishments
* Successfully collaborated with local school districts, therapists, paraprofessionals and special needs teachers to include several special needs students in our school age summer camp.
*Development of social emotional curriculum for Preschool and School age children that focused on Diversity and Inclusion.
*Volunteered to be a member of the Diversity and Inclusion team with the Greater Toledo Area YMCA, which was responsible for the education of all staff members on the importance of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the workplace.
*Attended over 200 training hours in the areas of Special Needs observation and Diagnoses, Inclusion, Social Bias, Diversity and Equity.
*Proud single mother of an amazing daughter who has unique learning needs.
Timeline
Child Care Center Director
Kindercare
2021.05 - Current
Director of Child Care
YMCA Of Lenawee County
2018.04 - 2021.04
Lead Paraprofessional
Onsted Community Schools
2016.10 - 2018.04
Bachelor of Science - Heatlhcare Management/Nursing
University of Toledo
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