CARLA FOX
Indian Trail,NC
Summary
Versatile education and childcare professional skilled in program administration, community outreach, and staff training. Proven success in developing family engagement strategies, managing food service programs, and adapting educational practices to meet diverse needs and regulatory compliance.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR
FALLS LEARNING CENTER
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Established a new licensed learning center which involved the development of educational programs, marketing plans, policies and procedures, staff hiring and development, Employee and Parent handbooks, scheduling, tuition payments, and setting up childcare management software.
- Participated in the CACFP program, establishing breakfast, lunch and snack menus to ensure standards and policies were maintained.
- Provided tours of the campus to potential families, enrollment of new families, and maintained connections with existing families.
- Utilized website development and social media to connect with families and our community.
- Hosted open houses and meet & greets for the new and existing families to meet and talk with the teachers and discover what is happening in the upcoming year.
- Organized the food program to ensure state monitoring requirements were met for dietary needs, portion control, and documentation for reimbursement of meals.
- Guided staff in achieving personal and professional goals and growth.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL
HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Adapted lesson plans for children with different abilities to adapt to the general education setting.
- Utilized differing communications tools, such as visuals, verbal prompts and adaptations to curriculum to assist each individual child in their education.
- Aided children in development of social skills as well as appropriate behavioral skills and responses.
- Maintained a variety of differing schedules with flexibility and quick thinking to accommodate changing situations and needs.
LEAD TEACHER SCHOOL AGE
GO KIDS LEARNING CENTER
- Planned and implemented lesson plans that included the development of centers such as art, music, and physical development.
- Assisted in the social, emotional, and spiritual development of the children in the program.
- Built relationships with parents through regular communication and newsletters.
- Utilized classroom management skills through creative transitions and redirection.
- Prepared documentation for the State Food Program.
LEAD TEACHER SCHOOL AGE
CHRISTIAN CENTER DAYCARE
- Planned and implemented lesson plans that included the development of centers such as art, music, and physical development.
- Assisted in the social, emotional, and spiritual development of the children in the program.
- Assisted the Director with paper work, scheduling and training of staff.
- Developed staff through training, performance feedback, and encouragement.
- Created different events including a child-led fundraiser that raised money to purchase an inflatable water slide for the summer.
CHILDREN'S PASTOR
FALLS CHURCH
- Started and developed the Children's Ministry team including nursery and preschool programs.
- Trained and developed coordinators and volunteers for nursery, preschool and school age programs.
- Developed lesson plans and sermons for each Wednesday and Sunday service.
- Created special family and child events.
- Supported our ministry kids outside of church by attending extracurricular events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BIBLICAL STUDIES (YOUTH & COUNSELING)
TRINITY BIBLE COLLEGE
Ellendale, ND12-2001
Skills
- Small business administration
- Staff hiring and training
- Educational program development
- Community engagement
- Enrollment and customer relations
- Operations scheduling
- Special needs support
- Small Business Administration
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Budget management
- Hiring and retention
- Employee development
- Staff management
Personal Information
Title: Education & Childcare Professional | Learning Center Leadership | Administrative Professional
Timeline
DIRECTOR
FALLS LEARNING CENTER
01.2014 - 08.2017
SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL
HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAD TEACHER SCHOOL AGE
GO KIDS LEARNING CENTER
LEAD TEACHER SCHOOL AGE
CHRISTIAN CENTER DAYCARE
CHILDREN'S PASTOR
FALLS CHURCH
Bachelor of Arts - BIBLICAL STUDIES (YOUTH & COUNSELING)
TRINITY BIBLE COLLEGE