Chana McComas
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Well-qualified Center Director with proven skills in developing and managing high-quality daycare programs. Adept at marketing the business, developing relationships, and supervising classroom operations. Prepared to offer many years' experience to a challenging new role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
Abingdon , MD
09.2011 - 06.2024
- Provided safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and play.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
- Organized educational activities such as games, crafts, reading and outdoor activities.
- Maintained records of daily activities and health information regarding each child.
- Displayed excellent communication skills with parents, staff members and other caregivers.
- Assisted children with homework assignments.
- Encouraged positive behavior while providing guidance to correct inappropriate behavior.
- Instructed children on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of care provided.
- Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Center Director
Celebree Learning Center
Reisterstown, MD
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Developed and managed annual operating budget for center.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss department objectives and goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient operations within the center.
Center Director
Edu Care Learning Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia
05.1996 - 05.2008
- Developed and managed annual operating budget for center.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss department objectives and goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient operations within the center.
- Maintained a safe, secure and healthy environment for all employees and visitors.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of staff members.
- Provided guidance on professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Established policies and procedures related to center operations.
- Managed daily operations of the center including scheduling, customer service, safety protocols.
- Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with local organizations to promote services offered at the center.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD12-1991
Skills
- Training and coaching
- Licensing Requirements
- Facility Management
- Emergency First Aid
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Parent Communication
- Family relations
- Program Management
- Student and family relations
- Records coordination
- Emergency Response
- Staff evaluations
Timeline
In Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
09.2011 - 06.2024
Center Director
Celebree Learning Center
08.2009 - 06.2010
Center Director
Edu Care Learning Center
05.1996 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - English
Frostburg State University
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