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Amber Kaumans

Burleson,TX

Summary

Professional director experienced in managing a private preschool campus of about 200 families, demonstrating decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact our success. Known for leading and motivating, overseeing all campus operations as well as strong staff engagement and relationship-building skills with the community through prospective families, our current families and local businesses during fundraising and events.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Director

First Faith Preschool and Kindergarten
02.2022 - Current
  • Supervise daily campus operations to ensure safety of staff and students and compliance with state licensing standards.
  • Established positive relationships with prospective families during tours of our facility, current parents and their students.
  • Collaborate with parents during meetings regarding student behavior, progress or developmental needs.
  • Identify areas of improvement in operations and implement necessary changes.
  • Recruit, interview, hire and oversee the onboarding process for all employees.
  • Evaluate employee performance through classroom observations. I also conduct staff one-on-one check-ins to promote positive feedback and address corrective actions as needed.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
  • Coordinated parent engagement initiatives to strengthen community involvement.
  • Maintain compliance with state licensing regulations and our church through record keeping and overseeing all inspections and preparation efforts.
  • Assist with managing budget allocation, purchase orders and campus/curriculum purchases.
  • Organize and lead our two fundraising events: the book fair and our First Faith Festival, which is open to the public/city of Mansfield.
  • Secured event sponsorships and raffle donations from local businesses for our festival. Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to enhance donor engagement and retention.
  • Analyzed fundraising data to identify trends, optimize our efforts, and improve overall fundraising effectiveness.

Stay at Home

Parent
08.2019 - 02.2022

Blessed to be able to stay home after giving birth to my son until he started preschool.

Paraprofessional

Kennedale ISD
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Facilitated small group instruction, promoting engagement and comprehension among students.
  • Provided behavioral support, helping students navigate challenges and improve self-regulation skills.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Provided clerical support to the front office by assisting the front desk receptionist and PIEMS clerk. Secretarial duties to the principal and vice principal.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with task prioritization, delegation, and follow up.

Standards Specialist

Better Business Bureau
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Processed applications from businesses seeking accreditation by making sure they meet the bureau’s Standards for Trust and the Code of Business Practices.
  • Conduct thorough background checks on the business applying, the owners and any additional businesses associated.
  • Produced monthly reports. Implemented quality control measures to streamline data management workflows, enhancing overall reliability of reports.

Insurance Coordinator

Dr. Cremer - Pediatric Dental Office
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Filed and tracked insurance claims processing to ensure timely resolutions and compliance with policies. Verified insurance and communicated coverage to staff and patients.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation for insurance policies and procedures.
  • Assisted clients with understanding complex insurance policies, effectively addressing concerns or questions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of insurance regulations, ensuring company compliance with current laws.
  • Managed front desk operations, appointment scheduling and ensuring efficient guest check-in and check-out processes.

Education

In Progress (64 Credits Complete)

Tarrant County College

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Managing operations and compliance
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Staff management
  • Special projects and fundraising management
  • Sound decision-making
  • Task delegation

Accomplishments

    2019 - Paraprofessional of the Year, Kennedale ISD

Certification

Childcare Center Director Certification

Timeline

Co-Director

First Faith Preschool and Kindergarten
02.2022 - Current

Stay at Home

Parent
08.2019 - 02.2022

Paraprofessional

Kennedale ISD
08.2017 - 08.2019

Standards Specialist

Better Business Bureau
06.2015 - 11.2016

Insurance Coordinator

Dr. Cremer - Pediatric Dental Office
01.2013 - 01.2015

In Progress (64 Credits Complete)

Tarrant County College