Claire Ratliff
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director with 10 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Mississippi licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Director
The Family YMCA Of Southeast MS
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Play School
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Director Designee
The Family YMCA Of Southeast MS
05.2013 - 11.2019
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Accurately documented all onsite issues according to company policy.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 39401Skills
- Administrative Functions
- Staff Hiring
- Progress Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Regulatory Compliance
- Interpersonal Communication
- Troubleshooting
- Program Development
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Certification
- NPN: 20874489
- Licensed in MS (10986149), FL (G057394), MI (20874489), OK (3002782918)
- Xactimate Certified through Adjuster Pro
- Adjuster Pro Pre-License Training Certified
- State Farm Auto Certified
Timeline
Child Care Director
The Family YMCA Of Southeast MS
11.2019 - 07.2023
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Play School
09.2017 - 11.2019
Director Designee
The Family YMCA Of Southeast MS
05.2013 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
- NPN: 20874489
- Licensed in MS (10986149), FL (G057394), MI (20874489), OK (3002782918)
- Xactimate Certified through Adjuster Pro
- Adjuster Pro Pre-License Training Certified
- State Farm Auto Certified
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