Chandra Barbour
Wendel,NC
Summary
Committed Educator professional offering 30 years of success working with young children to foster positive educational outcomes. Highly skilled in interacting with families and other academic personnel to cultivate a high-quality learning environment. Adept at working with diverse age groups and developmental skill levels to build rapport and drive academic growth.
I am a state approved trainer ITS SIDS, Playground Safety, Enriching Your Classroom Studies, Math Counts, Leaping into Literacy, Emergency Preparedness, Cooking with Kids, and Science Rocks. I enjoy collaborating with teachers on making their environment conducive for learning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Director
Little Destiny Literacy Center
Raleigh , NC
02.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with families, staff, and community partners to ensure positive outcomes for children.
- Developed and implemented curriculum plans that met the needs of all children in the program.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for teachers to ensure best practices were being utilized.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations and standards.
- Monitored classroom activities to ensure safety and quality care of children.
- Hired, trained, supervised, coached and evaluated staff members.
- Created an environment that promoted social-emotional development and school readiness skills.
- Ensured accurate record keeping including incident reports, attendance records, immunization records.
- Conducted parent meetings regularly to discuss child progress and address any concerns or questions parents may have had.
- Provided guidance for team members on how to provide a safe learning environment for the children in their care.
- Communicated effectively with outside agencies such as public health departments, fire marshals and other regulatory bodies.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion by advocating for diversity within the organization.
- Implemented strategies that encouraged parental involvement in their child's education.
Trainer Early Childhood
Self-employeed
Wendell, NC
03.1997 - Current
- Collaborated with families, staff, and community partners to ensure positive outcomes for children.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for teachers to ensure best practices were being utilized.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations and standards.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Tailored instruction to provide access and inclusion for children with special learning needs.
Early Childhood Program Director
LaPetite Academy
Raleigh, NC
03.2012 - 04.2023
- Assessed and evaluated staff performance to ensure quality care for children.
- Developed policies, procedures, and program goals in accordance with state regulations.
- Conducted monthly meetings with teachers to discuss curriculum, safety concerns, and other issues.
- Monitored daily operations of the early childhood program including staffing schedules, budgeting, and record keeping.
- Supervised all personnel within the early childhood center including teachers and assistants.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to early childhood education trends and best practices.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
Director of Early Childhood Education
KinderCare Learning Centers
Raleigh, NC
Education
Master of Science - Educational Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Care And Education
UNCG
Greensboro, NC05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC06.2007
Ph.D. - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Individualized Support
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Goal Setting
- Early Childhood Education Specialist
- Curriculum Design
- Early childhood development
- Trainer coaching
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those changes that would make all the difference.
Mignon McLaughlin
Timeline
Early Childhood Director
Little Destiny Literacy Center
02.2013 - Current
Early Childhood Program Director
LaPetite Academy
03.2012 - 04.2023
Trainer Early Childhood
Self-employeed
03.1997 - Current
Director of Early Childhood Education
KinderCare Learning Centers
Master of Science - Educational Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Early Care And Education
UNCG
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Wake Technical Community College
Ph.D. - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
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