Curcilyn Strom
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director with 2 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Illinois 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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director of Childcare
Bloom Learning Center
12.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and DCFS guidelines.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers, teacher assistants and kitchen staff.
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Interviewed parents and children for enrollment.
- Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Kiddie Academy Of Frankfort
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and prepared activities for students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy Of Franklin
- 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.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Three Year Old Teacher
High Hopes
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Administrative Assistant
Finley Jr. High
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILAssociate of Science - Early Childhood
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA05.2022
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Annual Evaluations
- Oversee Staff
- Dietary Guidelines
- Coding Guidelines
- Payroll Preparation
- Maintain School Records
- Microsoft Applications
- DCFS Standards
- Childcare Requirements
- Accounting Records
- Marketing and Communications
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- DCFS Qualified Director
- Level 3 Teacher on Gateways
Timeline
Executive Director of Childcare
Bloom Learning Center
12.2021 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Kiddie Academy Of Frankfort
Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy Of Franklin
Three Year Old Teacher
High Hopes
Administrative Assistant
Finley Jr. High
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood
Ashworth College
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- DCFS Qualified Director
- Level 3 Teacher on Gateways
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