Dynamic leader with over 15 years in early childhood education, focused on improving childcare quality through strategic policy development and comprehensive staff training. Demonstrated success in managing accreditation processes while building strong relationships with families to create a nurturing and compliant educational environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Wishing Well Preschool and Childcare
12.2014 - Current
Managed, observed, and evaluated teachers and support staff to enhance educational quality and operational effectiveness.
Manage all records and forms while providing leadership, technical assistance, and direction to staff.
Maintain National Accreditation paperwork and annual planning to renew accreditation.
Hire and train new staff and volunteers.
Train staff on developmentally appropriate lesson planning, classroom arrangement, intentional planning, observations and portfolios.
Evaluate weekly classroom lesson plans and monitor classroom portfolios for each student.
Addressed complaints, concerns, and special needs of students daily.
Support Administrator in the development and implementation of center policies for families and staff.
Communicate with parents though enrollment, tours, conferences and direct personal communication.
Supported administrator in fostering a strong community through active parent involvement and retention initiatives.
Collect and analyze survey data.
Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment while ensuring licensing compliance across the center.
Managed accounts receivable and payroll processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Early Childhood Educator
Wishing Well Preschool and Childcare
10.2006 - 12.2014
Created weekly lesson plans tailored to children's developmental needs and interests.
Provided care and advocated for children ages birth through twelve, fostering their development and well-being.
Maintained individualized portfolios for each child, documenting progress and achievements.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Community Engagement and Education, Early Childhood Education
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05-2017
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - Early Childhood Education
MADISON COLLEGE
Madison, WI
12-2015
Skills
Policy management
Curriculum development
Program evaluation
Data analysis and classroom evaluation
Child development expertise
Staff training and development
Staff training
Teaching effectiveness
Timeline
Director
Wishing Well Preschool and Childcare
12.2014 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Wishing Well Preschool and Childcare
10.2006 - 12.2014
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Community Engagement and Education, Early Childhood Education
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