Cheryl Driver
Cleveland,TX
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Director with expertise in child development and program assessment at Repair the Breach Ministries ELC. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with families and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Skilled in staff management and curriculum planning, enhancing child engagement and development through innovative programming.
Childcare professional with extensive experience in leading childcare operations and enhancing educational programs. Proven track record of collaborating with teams to achieve program goals and adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in staff management, curriculum development, and creating supportive learning atmospheres.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Chidcare Director
Repair the Breach Ministries ELC
09.2012 - Current
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Conducted regular safety audits, ensuring a secure environment for children and staff alike.
Project Coordinator
Repair the Breach Ministries
02.2000 - Current
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
- Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Childcare Development Director
Touch of Love Daycare
08.1994 - 01.2000
- Supervised team duties related to decision support and business intelligence for business users.
- Monitored product pricing and legal requirements.
- Drove data storage and business tools, effectively managing childcar developers and providing guidance throughout development lifecycle.
- Cultivated cooperation through regular meetings designed to foster inter-team camaraderie.
- Successfully planned and executed special events that raised awareness about the organization''s mission while generating new sources of support.
- Streamlined grant application processes for improved efficiency and higher success rates in securing funds.
- Managed Childcare center and individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development.
Ophthalmic Tech
Wal Mart Optical
04.1992 - 06.1994
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
Education
No Degree - Childcare Development
Kingwood College
Kingwood, TXBachelor Degree in Theology - Theology
GMOR
Houston, TX06-1999
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Program assessment
- Curriculum planning
- Safety regulations compliance
- Staff management
- Professional ethics
- Staff hiring
- Administrative functions
- Parental engagement
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fostering positive environment
- Classroom management
- First aid certification
- Staff evaluation
- Relationship building
- Staff supervision
- Activity planning
Timeline
Chidcare Director
Repair the Breach Ministries ELC
09.2012 - Current
Project Coordinator
Repair the Breach Ministries
02.2000 - Current
Childcare Development Director
Touch of Love Daycare
08.1994 - 01.2000
Ophthalmic Tech
Wal Mart Optical
04.1992 - 06.1994
No Degree - Childcare Development
Kingwood College
Bachelor Degree in Theology - Theology
GMOR