Brenda Murdock
Valley Center,CA
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood Education professional with over a decade in Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Expertise in licensing compliance, staff mentoring, family engagement, and classroom leadership. Maintains high-quality standards and supports center leadership, facilitating Community Care Licensing visits effectively. Focused on creating safe, inclusive learning environments and fostering positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
MAAC Project Head Start
San Marcos, CA
01.2013 - Current
- Led education and care in Head Start and Early Head Start program, providing high-quality learning experiences.
- Successfully facilitated the two most recent licensing inspections while the Center Director was unavailable.
- Ensure compliance with California Community Care Licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.
- Mentor apprentices and support the development of new staff members.
- Promote an inclusive learning environment that values diversity and individual needs.
- Built strong partnerships with families through consistent communication and engagement activities.
- Participated in center leadership initiatives and contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts.
Operations Manager
Imperial Bank
Woodland Hills, California
12.1978 - 02.1987
- Managed daily operations to ensure seamless banking services across areas
- Oversaw compliance with banking regulations and internal policies for risk management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Early Childhood Education
Central State University
Wilberforce, OHSkills
- Early Head Start & Head Start Programs
- California Community Care Licensing Compliance
- Program leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Family Engagement
- Infant/Toddler Development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Regulatory Compliance
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Personal Information
Title: California Child Development Director Permit, CPR Certified, Required Early Childhood Health & Safety Certifications
Leadership Highlights
Title: California Child Development Director Permit, CPR Certified, Required Early Childhood Health & Safety Certifications
Professional Development
Title: California Child Development Director Permit, CPR Certified, Required Early Childhood Health & Safety Certifications
Timeline
Lead Teacher
MAAC Project Head Start
01.2013 - Current
Operations Manager
Imperial Bank
12.1978 - 02.1987
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Early Childhood Education
Central State University