Annette Keliher
Bonney Lake
Summary
Dynamic childcare professional with extensive experience from private childcare to community programs, with over 30 years in this field and an Associate's Degree specializing in Early Childhood Education. I am skilled in creative lesson planning and fostering child development which provides children with age-appropriate learning opportunities in a safe, nurturing environment. I have a proven ability to cultivate strong parent relationships and implement positive reinforcement strategies. With my academic and practical knowledge I promote positive outcomes in often-challenging situations. I am committed to enhancing team performance through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Childcare Provider
Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan
08.2019 - Current
- Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
- Played engaging, age-appropriate games to entertain and educate children.
- Complied with state and federal child care provider guidelines and regulations.
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict, and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Drove school-aged children to school's premises and returned for pickup at preset times.
- Played interactive games with children and provided age-appropriate entertainment/education.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with written instructions.
Director of Before & After School Activities
City of Bonney Lake
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Purchasing supplies and creation/implementation of all activities.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Sumner/Bonney Lake School District
Director of Before & After School Activities
08.2008 - 08.2017
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Purchasing supplies and creation/implementation of all activities.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA06-2014
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Excellent communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Child development expertise
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Critical thinking
- Teaching empathy
- Parent interaction
- Regulating schedules
- Child safety procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Special needs experience
Certification
- CPR, First Aid, AED Certification
Timeline
Private Childcare Provider
Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan
08.2019 - Current
Director of Before & After School Activities
City of Bonney Lake
09.2017 - 08.2019
Sumner/Bonney Lake School District
Director of Before & After School Activities
08.2008 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Green River Community College
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