Dominique Walker
Detroit,MI
Summary
Passionate Childcare Director with 5 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet licensing standards. Offers extensive knowledge of child development and education. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth. Hardworking, passionate and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
17050 Dorset Ave, Southfield MI 48208
08.2021 - Current
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Early Childhood Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
24501 Fredrick St. Southfield MI 48033
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
CDA Certification - Early Childhood Education
Teach Stone
05.2023
CDA Certification - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen College - Topeka
Topeka, KS02.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI06.2012
Skills
- Conducting Tours
- Cultivating Positive Parent Relationships
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Active Listening
- Office Operations
- Maintaining Professional Relationships
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2017 - 03.2020
CDA Certification - Early Childhood Education
Teach Stone
CDA Certification - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen College - Topeka
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Wayne County Community College District