Diana Becerra
Chico,CA
Summary
More than 40 plus years of experience working in the child development field. I am familiar with California Community Care licensing requirements and have experience working with a Head Start and State funded collaboration full-day program. I have established and implemented systems, tracked critical information, and worked with diverse populations. As Program Director, Direct Service Coordinator, and Center Education Supervisor, I have experience monitoring and working with multiple sites and personnel. Seasoned Education Supervisor with substantial experience in overseeing academic programs and implementing educational standards. Strengths include curriculum development, staff training, and program evaluation, ensuring improved learning outcomes. Demonstrated record of fostering collaboration among teaching staff and enhancing student-focused learning experiences. Resourceful professional in administrative management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operation and organizational improvement.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Education Supervisor
E-Center Head Start
Yuba City, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Assist Center Director to ensure that classrooms are appropriately staffed (including ensuring substitutes are available to cover staff absences) and that classrooms are adequately equipped
- Provided guidance and support to education staff as identified
- Strive to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (Head Start performance standards, licensing, labor laws) and agency policies and procedures
- Helped develop public relations that promoted the program and agency
- Help promote productive, effective relationships with center staff, ensure collaboration between center staff and parents, and maintain confidentiality concerning information and records relating to children, families, and staff
- When needed, supported orienting new staff and volunteers with on-site procedures, safety routines, and other requirements
- When necessary, completed Family Advocate duties such as recruitment, completing enrollment paperwork, monitoring and following up with attendance, serving as an interpreter at parent meetings, IEP meetings, and parent conferences, monitoring and following on health and nutrition requirements, and follow-up deadlines
- Other duties included preparing for monthly parent meetings and submitting paperwork at the end of the month
- Completed necessary forms, reports, monitoring (unannounced visits, monthly site monitoring), and documentation to support site operations
- Monitor daily cleaning and maintenance of the center and safety—other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification
Center Director
E-Center Head Start
Yuba City, CA
01.2012 - 01.2023
- Oversees center(s) classrooms to ensure a safe, healthy environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool children who are complying with and following all applicable standards and regulations
- Orients new center staff and volunteers’ on-site procedures, safety routines, and other requirements
- Conduct site monitoring, including a plan of action when required and unannounced visits
- Monitors center budget for the classroom, janitorial supplies, and food program, as assigned, and makes purchases as needed
- Ensures that classrooms are appropriately staffed and adequately equipped
- Oversees the purchasing at site level, tracking and distribution of classroom supplies
- Supported in the classroom as needed
- Completed and submitted timely reports such as child attendance, timecards, and time studies
- Ensures positive transition for children is made between program options and with local school districts
- Addressing complaints and working to resolve problems with the support of the Regional Manager
- Maintained confidentiality with respect to information and records concerning children, families, and staff
- Supervised and evaluated the performance of center staff as assigned
- Ensures Agency safety program efforts are enforced
- Develop good public relations between parents, staff, and the community
- Other duties as assigned
Head Teacher MSHS
E-Center Head Start
Yuba City, CA
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Oversees center classroom to ensure a safe, healthy environment for preschool children who are compliant and are following all applicable standards and regulations
- Completed weekly lesson plans following Creative Curriculum as well as completing Desired Results anecdotal notes required for parent conferences
- Supervised staff and conducted monthly check-in and employee evaluations
- Conducted monthly fire drills, attendance reports, and parent conferences
- Communicated with the Center Director regarding any needed guidance in regards to staff, family, or child
- Informed Center Director of classroom needs
- Maintained confidentiality with respect to information and records concerning children, families, and staff
- Other duties as assigned
Direct Service Coordinator
Butte County Office of Education
Oroville, CA
01.2003 - 12.2011
- Supervising multiple preschool sites and personnel in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws (Community Care Licensing Title XX and Title 5)
- Monitoring of instructional teaching strategies, curriculum, DRDP (PS) 2010, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale
- Responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, and training employees; monitoring and appraising performance; and addressing complaints
- Help develop good relationships between parents, staff, and community
Program Director
Butte Child Development Inc.
Gridley, CA
01.1998 - 12.2003
- Oversees supervises and participates in the daily operations of the agency
- Ensured compliance with Dept of Education Funding Terms and Conditions applicable to program contracts, Community Care Licensing Title XX, and agency policy and procedures
- Generated, collected, and/or maintained records and reports as required
- Supervised staff, including ongoing performance monitoring, documentation, and feedback, conducting annual evaluations, and completing other personnel-related documentation
- Develop good public relations between parents, staff, and the community
Administrative Assistant
Butte Child Development
Gridley, CA
01.1977 - 12.1998
- Completing required monthly and annual reports
- Assisting the Program Director in interviewing, hiring, and training employees
- Under the supervision of the Program Director, ensured that classrooms were appropriately staffed and equipped
- Answered the phone and scheduled appointments
- Participated in the recruitment and enrollment of students
- Completed payroll and state and federal required reports
- Assisted in completing applications for additional funding offered by State, Federal, or Local Planning Council opportunities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University
Chico, CA01.2004
Associate of Science - L.V.N/Child Development
Yuba College
Marysville, CA01.1988
High School Diploma - Business
Tulare High School
Tulare, CA01.1972
Skills
- Parent communication
- Educational leadership
- Teaching strategies
- Special education
- Task prioritization
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Professionalism
- Multitasking capacity
- Documentation skills
- Teamwork
- Active listening
- Student enrollment
- Work prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic
Hobbies and Interests
Professional Growth Advisor Provide guidance to child development staff in completing their educational goals to renew their child development permit or new permit level.
Keyword Summary
Experience working with software programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Center Education Supervisor
E-Center Head Start
01.2023 - Current
Center Director
E-Center Head Start
01.2012 - 01.2023
Head Teacher MSHS
E-Center Head Start
01.2012 - 12.2012
Direct Service Coordinator
Butte County Office of Education
01.2003 - 12.2011
Program Director
Butte Child Development Inc.
01.1998 - 12.2003
Administrative Assistant
Butte Child Development
01.1977 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University
Associate of Science - L.V.N/Child Development
Yuba College
High School Diploma - Business
Tulare High School
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