Denise Acker
New Kensington,PA
Summary
Established Child Care Administrator with 16 years of child care management experience and formal education. Accountable for operation of facility while complying with state and STARs regulations. Consistently balances needs of children with business needs resulting in year over year financial growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Early Childhood Education
Valley Points Family YMCA
04.2008 - Current
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
6 Credit Hours - Early Childhood Education
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Johnstown, PA04.1998
Skills
- Program Development
- Event Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Staff Recruitment
- Curriculum Development
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Evaluation
- Enrollment Procedures
- Classroom Management
- Supervision and Leadership
- Team Building
Certification
Pennsylvania Director Credential Renewed in 2022
Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Mandated Reporter
Health and Safety
Maintained 18+ hours of professional development hours yearly over the last 16 years
NSOR, State Police, Child Abuse Clearances up to date
Timeline
Director of Early Childhood Education
Valley Points Family YMCA
04.2008 - Current
6 Credit Hours - Early Childhood Education
Westmoreland County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Pennsylvania Director Credential Renewed in 2022
Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Mandated Reporter
Health and Safety
Maintained 18+ hours of professional development hours yearly over the last 16 years
NSOR, State Police, Child Abuse Clearances up to date
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