Hi, I’m
Catherine Mahler
Childcare Center Director
Forest Lake,MN
Summary
Knowledgeable professional offering proven team building and program oversight abilities developed several-year progressive career in urban early education. Practiced at coordinating facility space, resources and staff to successfully meet the individual needs of each child we serve. Well-organized, proactive and tactful in working with individuals of all backgrounds. Responsible for the implementation of programming that is culturally and trauma responsive including several years of training in Conscious Discipline.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
7
Certifications
Work History
YWCA MinneapolisSt. Paul, MN
Center Director
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of staff members.
- Managed daily operations of the center including scheduling, customer service, safety protocols.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance overall productivity of the organization.
- Engaged in community outreach initiatives aimed at increasing awareness about services offered by the center.
- Developed and managed annual operating budget for center.
- Analyzed data regularly to identify trends that could improve efficiency or effectiveness of services provided by the center.
- Assisted in developing strategies to increase revenue streams for the center.
- Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies regarding personnel management, health and safety standards.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Caring for Children Early Learning CenterMinneapolis, MN
Center Director
12.2018 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Directs and supervises staff and activities of an Early Learning Center ensuring staff are assigned to cover workload in all areas while maintaining licensing requirements
- Completing schedules for Child Care staff
- Interviewing and hiring all staff
- Implementing rules and regulations per Department of Human Services Rule 3 Child Programs, monitoring staff to comply with rules and regulations per DHS
- Planning social, recreational and educational programs to meet the child's physical, mental, psychological and intellectual development needs
- initiating change and working procedures that are effective for the center
- Reviewing and revising weekly lessons and activities for all age groups
- Evaluating the Child Day Care program annually
YWCA Downtown MinneapolisMinneapolis, United States
Early Childhood Specialist
09.2016 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Gathered and maintained assessments for up to 150 students ranging in age from 8 weeks to 5 years old
- Arranged and managed additional outside services that children at the center may require
- Inspired and facilitated continuous learning opportunities for 30 - 50 early education staff members in accordance with both NAEYC and Minnesota State Learning Standards
- Relayed student achievement to parents and worked with families to obtain optimum educational growth
- Participated in educational planning both independently and with a team
- Created positive learning/teaching relationships with the teaching staff
- Created positive learning/teaching relationships with the students and their families
- Worked as an Internal Coach with Reading Corps at the center.
YWCA Downtown MinneapolisMinneapolis, United States
Lead Pre-K Teacher
08.2014 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Inspired continuous learning opportunities for 26 pre-K students using a variety of manipulatives and in accordance with both NAEYC and Minnesota State Learning Standards
- Managed classroom
- Relayed student achievement to parents on a daily basis in person and through an app
- Worked with families to obtain optimum educational growth
- Participated in educational planning both independently and with a team
- Created positive learning/teaching relationships with the students and their families
Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor's Degree from Urban Early Education
Skills
- Family relations
- Parent communication
- Student and family relations
- Team development
- Training and mentoring
- Autism experience
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Special needs
- Event planning
- Positive behavior management
- Licensing requirements and state web portals
- Microsoft Office
- Experience with childhood assistance programs
- Representing positive change for children and their families
Certification
- Minnesota Early Education Teaching License
- Mn. NEAYC Director's Credential
- Serv-Safe Manager
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certification Evaluator
- Develop Expert Trainer
Assessments
Early Childhood Development, Highly Proficient, 11/01/20
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Center Director
YWCA Minneapolis
01.2021 - Current
Center Director
Caring for Children Early Learning Center
12.2018 - 12.2020
Early Childhood Specialist
YWCA Downtown Minneapolis
09.2016 - 11.2018
Lead Pre-K Teacher
YWCA Downtown Minneapolis
08.2014 - 09.2016
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor's Degree from Urban Early Education
- Minnesota Early Education Teaching License
- Mn. NEAYC Director's Credential
- Serv-Safe Manager
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certification Evaluator
- Develop Expert Trainer
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 23 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with a team in the development and implementation of new curriculum.
- SEEDS of early learning.
- Reading Corps Internal Coach.
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