Christine Cooke
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Balanced and dynamic leader with a proven track record at City of San Mateo, adept in serving the community by enhancing program quality and team morale. Excels in taking direction and leading teams with organizational efficiency , significantly improving program outcomes. Expert in creating and implementing educational and recreational programming, brings a blend of proven experience, fresh innovative ideas and compassionate leadership to every role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Youth Services Coordinator
City of San Mateo
11.2024 - Current
- Procured new supplies and equipment in line with budget goals.
- Maintained, reinforced and executed clear policies for handling emergency behavioral, illness and injury incidents.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve team morale, program quality and outcomes.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Worked closely with supervisor and co-coordinator to learn roles, responsibilities of current and future programming
Lead Teacher
City of San Mateo
08.2012 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents about student progress, recommending strategies, and offering support strategies for the diverse student population. Conducted student assessments and parent conferences.
- Guided staff in providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences and classroom management, met with supervisor and staff regularly, leading by example and focusing on resolving staff concerns and questions
- Designed yearly curriculum and lesson plans for all teaching staff and worked closely with supervisor for compliance and adherence to state curricula. Developed new programming; Nature Play Program, Virtual Preschool and Kindergarten Bridge Program
- Managed program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost effectiveness
- Participated in outside department programs and events like, Eggstravaganza, Kids Night Out, Lunch for Seniors, Movies in the Park, Summer Camp and Preschool Community Fairs.
Interim Program Assistant
City of San Mateo
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as requested by supervisor.
- Daily credit/cash journal reports, balanced cash and credit deposits for both King and Joinville Center Aquatics programs
- Processed enrollment, transfers and refunds for aquatics programming
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to center staff
- Kept stock of center supplies and placed purchase orders for restock items as needed
- Timecard collection and entry in Eden payroll system
Vice President and General Manager
Peninsula Harley-Davidson
06.2001 - 01.2011
- Provided direction and coordination for all areas of the dealership operation, sales, service, merchandise, accounting, shipping and receiving
- Increased company growth through collaboration with outside sales and marketing teams
- Demonstrated positive leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professionals to review and maintain compliance with laws and regulations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Education
Child Development Site Supervisors Permit
Canada College
05-2013
Master of Arts - Teaching, Multiple Subjects Clear CLAD Credential
University of San Francisco
01-2001
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
San Francisco State University
05-1999
Skills
- Proficient in: RecTrac, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, ePact, When2Work, Eden
- Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
- Recreational and Educational programming
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Interim Youth Services Coordinator
City of San Mateo
11.2024 - Current
Interim Program Assistant
City of San Mateo
06.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Teacher
City of San Mateo
08.2012 - Current
Vice President and General Manager
Peninsula Harley-Davidson
06.2001 - 01.2011
Child Development Site Supervisors Permit
Canada College
Master of Arts - Teaching, Multiple Subjects Clear CLAD Credential
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
San Francisco State University
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