Annette Jones
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Analytical Child Care professional with 40 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. Hand's on experience as a Teacher, Program Director, Center Director, Specialist Instructor, Training Coordinator, Administrator, Owner, Mentor/Coach, State Licensing Consultant and Emerging Provider Specialist serving public, private, education, corporate and government agencies. Being a strong proponent of changes and improvements of processes, systems, policies and protocols.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Emerging Provider Specialist
State of Indiana - OECOSL
Indianapolis, IN
11.2023 - Current
- Support and guide potential provider of all Childcare auspices to become licensed or registered with the State of Indiana.
- Strategic planning of process and procedures of the new Emerging Provider position.
- Mapping the processes of the steps of an Emerging Provider Specialist.
- Representative of the State of Indiana - Office of Early Childhood and Out School Learning - Change Team that partnered with the Change and Innovation Agency to complete a Business Process Redesign with a goal of discovering realistic strategies to improve internal capacity, enhance and improve the Child Care provider licensing process, and to effectively advance the priorities identified by the Change Team.
Licensing Consultant
State of Indiana -OECOSL
Indianapolis, IN
05.2005 - 11.2023
- Visit and inspect Child Care facilities to verify the license or registration is in compliance with applicable State standards.
- Investigate statuses of Child Care facilities to determine compliance to laws and necessary corrective actions.
- Prepare correspondences to inform Child Care facilities of licensing or registration decisions or appeal processes.
- Work closely with management overseeing PTQ, OMWPK, CCDF, T.E.A.C.H, Grants, Food Programs and Resource & Referral agencies.
- Engaged with the community as a Board member of Ivy Tech Community College Child Care Board, Committee member of Fort Wayne Community Schools Child Care Career program. Committee member of Healthy Babies and Moms, a board member of the Accreditation Advisory board for the State of Indiana and Presenter for the NAEYC conferences.
- Coach, mentor and train new Licensing staff hired.
- Coordinate licensing procedures to track correspondence and follow-up actions.
- Work closely with DCS, Detectives, Prosecuting Office and the Courts when necessary.
- Keep detailed records of investigations and communication throughout cases to meet legal standards and promote easy search and retrieval by compliance staff.
- Remain calm while interviewing and investigating subjects, collecting evidence and pressing for further information.
Toddler Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Alliance
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play materials for children to explore and manipulate.
Director/Owner
Advantage Child Development Center
Wyandotte, MI
07.2002 - 12.2004
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Recruited and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.
- Provided leadership to employees through coaching, feedback and performance management.
- Directed and implemented Preschool and Before and After school care programs.
- Directed all day-to-day operations of program to provide quality Child Care.
- Conducted staff evaluations and determined promotions and realignments or reductions in workforce.
- Managed scheduling for employees to optimize productivity.
- Monitored budget, payroll, supplies and inventory.
Child Care Services Administrator
Detroit World Outreach Christian Academy
Dearborn Heights, MI
08.1998 - 06.2002
- Created staffing and facility requirements to support educational offerings.
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
- Directed committees of specialists, volunteers and staff to provide technical assistance for childcare programs.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our families and Children.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Program Director
Good Beginnings Children's Discovery Center
Southgate, MI
12.1996 - 08.1998
- Oversaw daily operations of the program's functions.
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
- Planned and conducted strategy meetings to brainstorm new ideas for curriculum.
- Liaised between organizations, partners, stakeholder, and members to promote and improve services and communication.
- Developed and managed yearly budgets.
- implemented, developed and wrote early childhood curriculum used by corporate Children's discovery Centers across the county.
Child Care Specialist Instructor
Ross Business Institute
Detroit, MI
09.1991 - 12.1996
- Taught child care theory and technique to adult students at Ross Institute.
Director
Rainbow Rascals Learning Center
Detroit, MI
10.1990 - 11.1991
- Oversaw staff, financials and key performance indicators to manage business operations daily.
Director
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Child Care Center
Detroit, MI
10.1989 - 09.1990
- Oversaw staff, financials and key performance indicators to manage business operations daily.
Assistant/Head Teacher
Christus Victor Child Care Center
Dearborn Heights, MI
03.1985 - 09.1989
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for ages 2 years - 12 years.
- Revised, supervised and administrated all aspects of school age program.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
Madonna University
Livonia, MI05.1989
Skills
- Field investigations
- Records management expert
- Team/Project management
- Problem resolution
- Facilitator of team meeting, workshops and conferences
Timeline
Emerging Provider Specialist
State of Indiana - OECOSL
11.2023 - Current
Licensing Consultant
State of Indiana -OECOSL
05.2005 - 11.2023
Toddler Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Alliance
01.2005 - 05.2005
Director/Owner
Advantage Child Development Center
07.2002 - 12.2004
Child Care Services Administrator
Detroit World Outreach Christian Academy
08.1998 - 06.2002
Program Director
Good Beginnings Children's Discovery Center
12.1996 - 08.1998
Child Care Specialist Instructor
Ross Business Institute
09.1991 - 12.1996
Director
Rainbow Rascals Learning Center
10.1990 - 11.1991
Director
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Child Care Center
10.1989 - 09.1990
Assistant/Head Teacher
Christus Victor Child Care Center
03.1985 - 09.1989
Associate of Science - Child Development
Madonna University