Amanda Schaar
Punta Gorda,FL
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. Diligent Childcare Director with 10 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Florida licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Sprout
2013.08 - Current
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Cashier
CVS
2012.03 - 2013.12
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL08.2026
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL08.2023
Directors Credential - Early Childhood Education
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee08.2020
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High School
Punta Gorda, FL05.2012
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL05.2012
Skills
- Business planning
- Strategies and goals
- Business administration
- Staff Development
- Budgeting
- Staff Management
- Rules and regulations
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Director
Sprout
2013.08 - Current
Cashier
CVS
2012.03 - 2013.12
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tallahassee Community College
Directors Credential - Early Childhood Education
Tallahassee Community College
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High School
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Charlotte Technical College
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