Charlene Zandstra
Montgomery,IL
Summary
Compassionate childcare worker with experience in fostering safe and nurturing environments for children of various age groups. Skilled in developing educational and engaging activities to promote physical, emotional, and social development. Strong ability to communicate effectively with parents to align on care goals and expectations. Influenced positive behavior changes and developmental progress through empathetic and supportive interactions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Daycare Provider
Charlene's Home Day Care
Montgomery, IL
08.1997 - 06.2020
- Established positive relationships with families through regular communication regarding their child's progress.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted physical, social, emotional, cognitive growth.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects, storytelling and imaginative play.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children by adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Provided first aid or CPR when appropriate.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Director
Kinder Care Learning Center
Oswego, IL
08.2001 - 08.2003
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05-1992
Elementary Education
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, ILElementary Education
Aurora University
Aurora, ILSkills
- Leadership qualities
- Health and safety
- Curriculum planning
- Creative lesson planning
- Special needs experience
- Structured activity planning
- Emotional development
- Child safety
Timeline
Director
Kinder Care Learning Center
08.2001 - 08.2003
Home Daycare Provider
Charlene's Home Day Care
08.1997 - 06.2020
Early Childhood Care And Education
Waubonsee Community College
Elementary Education
Waubonsee Community College
Elementary Education
Aurora University
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