Christina Power
Angier,NC
Summary
Offers extensive knowledge of child development and education. Skilled in creating and managing programs to create safe, secure and nurturing environment for children. Experienced in successful staff management and program development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2019 - Current
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Worked alongside families to help provide resources for scholarships, subsidy, and other resources from DHHS including WIC, FNS, and Medicaid
- Maintained Center CACFP
- Maintained Center NAC Accreditation
Childcare Lead Teacher
The Village Learning Academy
10.2015 - 10.2019
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Lynhill Child Development Center
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2022
Skills
- Staff Management
- Staff Hiring
- Administrative Functions
- Regulatory Compliance
- Program Development
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Enrollment Procedures
- Family Involvement and Engagement
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2019 - Current
Childcare Lead Teacher
The Village Learning Academy
10.2015 - 10.2019
Childcare Lead Teacher
Lynhill Child Development Center
07.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
East Carolina University
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