DEBORAH ELKINS
Salisbury,MA
Summary
Childcare professional with extensive experience in leading childcare operations and enhancing educational programs. Proven track record of collaborating with teams to achieve program goals and adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in staff management, curriculum development, and creating supportive learning atmospheres.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Director
Living Water Learning Center
Tewksbury, MA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with developmental standards.
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with licensing regulations and health standards.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance child development through regular communication and feedback sessions.
- Managed operational budgeting to optimize resource allocation and maintain quality services.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to enrich curriculum offerings and community engagement.
- 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.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- 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.
- Established strong relationships with parents through open communication and regular updates on child progress.
Infant Teacher
Magical Beginnings Learning Academy
Middleton, MA
06.2024 - Current
- Kept track of personal hygiene requirements by changing diapers frequently, using bibs, and keeping track of behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment to ensure their safety and cleanliness every day.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing a variety of classroom and outside activities.
- Ensured that the classroom and feeding areas were kept clean, orderly, and secure.
- Followed parent preferences and legal requirements when it came to feeding breastmilk, formula, and solids to infants.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Encouraged sensory development by exposing students to a variety of textures.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to assess individual progress and make recommendations for appropriate learning strategies.
- Encouraged infants to develop social, emotional, and communication skills.
Lead Preschool Teacher
YMCA Early Learning Center of Amesbury
Amesbury, MA
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with teaching staff to assess individual progress and make recommendations for appropriate learning strategies.
- Was in charge of keeping track of attendance.
- Devised educational opportunities based on the interests of the children.
- Created a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for the kids.
- Created written assessments of student performance based on observations in the classroom.
- Observed and documented student behaviors and actions.
- Weekly lesson plans were submitted.
- Maintained order in the classroom by enforcing clearly defined rules and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing a variety of classroom and outside activities.
- Kept a daily bulletin board updated with the children's artwork and achievements.
- Developed and implemented a child-centered, hands-on curriculum to encourage student engagement and learning.
Nanny
Alexandra Cocci
Melrose, MA
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Care of 2 children ages 3.5 years and 1.5 years.
- Facilitated relationships with both children and parents by creating a caring and structured home environment.
- Regulated the schedules of my children in order to strike a balance between rest, learning, and play.
- Prepared snacks and meals, planned and coordinated projects, and re-enforced appropriate discipline for children as directed by their parents.
- Created nurturing, safe environments for children to help them develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
- Did child-related housework, such as washing the kids' clothes, cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas, and washing bottles.
- Field trips to local parks, fire stations, and zoos were organized by me.
- Created a child-friendly environment that included engaging activities, safe spaces, and educational materials and games.
Nanny
Melissa Wannop
Stratham, NH
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Care of 3 children ages 15 months, 3 years and 5 years.
- Facilitated relationships with both children and parents by creating a caring and structured home environment.
- Regulated the schedules of my children in order to strike a balance between rest, learning, and play.
- Prepared snacks and meals, planned and coordinated projects, and re-enforced appropriate discipline for children as directed by their parents.
- Created nurturing, safe environments for children to help them develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
- Created and maintained a safe environment for children to play in.
- Created games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Did child-related housework, such as washing the kids' clothes, cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas, and washing bottles.
- Field trips to local parks, fire stations, and zoos were organized by me.
Nanny
Alison Gomes
Northwood, NH
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Care of 3 children ages infant twins and 2 year old.
- Changed diapers, bathed and dressed babies, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Facilitated relationships with both children and parents by creating a caring and structured home environment.
- Regulated the schedules of my children in order to strike a balance between rest, learning, and play.
- Created nurturing, safe environments for children to help them develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
- Created and maintained a safe environment for children to play in.
- Did child-related housework, such as washing the kids' clothes, cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas, and washing bottles.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Great Bay Kids
Portsmouth, NH
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with teaching staff to assess individual progress and make recommendations for appropriate learning strategies.
- Was in charge of keeping track of attendance.
- Devised educational opportunities based on the interests of the children.
- Created a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for the kids.
- Weekly lesson plans were submitted.
- Maintained order in the classroom by enforcing clearly defined rules and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing a variety of classroom and outside activities.
- Kept a daily bulletin board updated with the children's artwork and achievements.
- Developed and implemented a child-centered, hands-on curriculum to encourage student engagement and learning.
Instructional Assistant
Salisbury Elementary School
Salisbury, MA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Work one on one with a child with downs syndrome.
- Assist with child's OT, PT and ST.
- Follow and implement child's IEP.
- Substitute in primary grades when needed.
Nanny
Edward and Aileen Sauris
Salisbury, Massachusetts
01.2007 - 08.2017
- Lovingly cared for 3 children ages infant twins and 18 month old.
- Care of premature twins who had developmental delays.
- Worked along side early intervention to develop a care plan that included a daily schedule of OT, PT and ST.
- Regulated the schedules of my children in order to strike a balance between rest, learning, and play.
- Prepared snacks and meals, planned and coordinated projects, and re-enforced appropriate discipline for children as directed by their parents.
- Created nurturing, safe environments for children to help them develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
- Created and maintained a safe environment for children to play in.
- Created games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Traveled with my family to assist with vacation activities and childcare.
- Assisted children with their homework and school projects.
- Field trips to local parks, fire stations, and zoos were organized by me.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH01.2005
High School - Academic
Winnacunnet High School
Hampton, NH01.1995
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Hard-worker
- Positive and cheerful
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Safety regulations compliance
- Staff hiring
- Administrative functions
- Staff management
- Parental engagement
- Staff supervision
- Staff evaluation
- Staff recruitment
- Enrollment procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- MA EEC Director I & II certified
- MA EEC Lead I/T/PS certified
- Infant/Child First Aid/CPR/AED certified
Timeline
Childcare Director
Living Water Learning Center
08.2025 - Current
Infant Teacher
Magical Beginnings Learning Academy
06.2024 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
YMCA Early Learning Center of Amesbury
08.2022 - 04.2024
Nanny
Alexandra Cocci
02.2021 - 11.2021
Nanny
Melissa Wannop
01.2019 - 07.2020
Nanny
Alison Gomes
02.2018 - 12.2018
Lead Preschool Teacher
Great Bay Kids
08.2017 - 02.2018
Instructional Assistant
Salisbury Elementary School
08.2016 - 08.2017
Nanny
Edward and Aileen Sauris
01.2007 - 08.2017
High School - Academic
Winnacunnet High School
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Great Bay Community College