Denise Patrick
Howard,OH
Summary
Established Child Care Administrator with 17 years of child care/preschool experience. Accountable for the operation of the facility while complying with Ohio Job and Family Services and Step Up to Quality guidelines and regulations. Consistently balances the needs of children with business needs resulting in year-over-year program growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Early Childhood Education
YMCA Of Mt Vernon
08.2006 - 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.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CAHigh School Diploma -
Johnstown Monroe High School
Johnstown, Ohio 06.1991
Skills
- Written Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Self-Motivated
- Active Listening
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- Current Preschool CDA Credential
- Ohio Administrator Credential: Level II
- Trauma-Informed Care: Level 2 Trauma-Informed
- Prevent Blindness: Certified Preschool Vision Screener
- PAX: GBG, PAX Tools, PAX Heroes, PAX Partners
- Triple P: Teen Group Discussion Group
- CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse, and Communicable Disease trained
- Pre-K - 3rd CLASS 2nd Edition Observation Training
- Preventing Expulsion: 6-part training series
- Early Learning Assessment (ELA) training
- Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) training
- The New Ohio Model of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (Part 1 and 2)
- The Many Faces of Autism
Timeline
Director of Early Childhood Education
YMCA Of Mt Vernon
08.2006 - Current
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
High School Diploma -
Johnstown Monroe High School
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