Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Committed to sharing extensive 20+ years of experience and knowledge to educate aspiring professionals in the field of child care.
I have worked with children and in the classroom all of these years as a classroom teacher. I have enjoyed all these opportunities and it is at this time in my Early Childhood career that I would like to challenge myself and work on something knew. I want to continue to grow and expand my knowledge of what I know and work in helping others.
I also work as a dual credit instructor teaching Early Childhood Education Class for our high school student at, The Excel Center, but they are college credits that are Ivy Tech.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Young Child Care Learning Center
The Excel Center
07.2018 - Current
- Responsible for managing the classroom
- MAKING SURE THAT IT IS A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
- SUPERVISING PLAY AND INSTRUCTION OF UP TO 18 CHILDREN
- TRAINING NEW TEACHERS ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT LESSON PLANS
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Outreach Specialist, PD Specialist, CDA Trainer
Huffer Child Care Resource & Referral,
04.2014 - 07.2018
- Did Outreach in the counties that were in our CCR&R regions and go to events to provide information to families about what is Quality child care, what to look for, and to find them child care in their area.
- CDA Class Instructor- I worked in CCR&R, with HeadStart and some of our child Care programs to conduct an evening class 2 nights a week working on CDA portfolios and gathering information about appropriate practices with kids that they are watching.
- Managed multi-faceted projects, coordinating resources and timelines to ensure successful program delivery within budget constraints.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by creating opportunities for peer-led knowledge sharing sessions and informal networking events.
Head Start
TRC Head Start
04.2005 - 06.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Masters - Early Childhood Education, Specialization in Special Education
04.2014
Bachelors - Early Childhood Education
12.2012
Associates - Medical Administration
01.2008
Skills
- SAFE AND HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
- LESSON PLAN
- KNOWLEDGE WITH AGE APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM
- CDA INSTRUCTOR
- MANAGE HEAD START CLASSROOM
- SUPERVISOR AND TRAINER
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Employee Training
Timeline
Manager of Young Child Care Learning Center - The Excel Center
07.2018 - Current
Outreach Specialist, PD Specialist, CDA Trainer - Huffer Child Care Resource & Referral,
04.2014 - 07.2018
Head Start - TRC Head Start
04.2005 - 06.2014
Ashford University - Bachelors, Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix - Associates, Medical Administration
Ashford University - Masters, Early Childhood Education, Specialization in Special Education
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