Donita Elam
Gardnerville,NV
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Catalyst Community, adept in referral management and fostering collaborative environments. Excelled in enhancing Early Childhood Education (ECE) opportunities and streamlining child care services, ensuring safety and compliance. Skilled in project leadership and customer service, significantly improved community engagement and program responsiveness.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource and Referral Specialist
Catalyst Community
Alpine, CA
12.2019 - Current
- Keep vacancies and availability of child care services current and updated.
- Conducted research and created necessary data analyses.
- Assessed needs and matched families with suitable childcare options.
- Facilitated access to essential tools for selecting childcare providers.
- Provide licensing information and manage child care program complaints.
- Delivered technical assistance to parents and childcare providers.
- Produced content to educate and inform the community.
- Delivered training sessions to educate parents and childcare providers.
- Coordinated community events to disseminate family resources and promote the Resource and Referral program.
- Provide information on navigating community resources.
- Provide technical assistance to parents and providers.
- Created responsive programs addressing the needs of parents and providers.
- Enhanced ECE opportunities through strategic recruitment.
Director/Owner
First Steps Preschool
Riverbank , CA
03.1989 - 08.2019
- Coordinated and implemented comprehensive services for families.
- Managed daily Head Start/Early Head Start operations.
- Ensure consistent safety maintenance for indoor and outdoor areas.
- Adhered to guidelines ensuring activities reflect diverse developmental needs.
- Assisted in coordinating support services provided by interns, consultants, and specialists.
- Oversee child safety protocols within the program.
- Monitored adherence to State and Federal regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA12-2020
Associate of Science - Child Development
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA12-2020
Skills
- Referral Management
- Project Leadership
- Customer service
- Documentation and Reporting
- Performance Coaching
- Collaborating
Certification
- Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program (CDA)
- Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Certification
Affiliations
- Volunteer wildland firefighter
- Volunteer Fire Station Board Representative
Timeline
Resource and Referral Specialist
Catalyst Community
12.2019 - Current
Director/Owner
First Steps Preschool
03.1989 - 08.2019
- Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program (CDA)
- Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Certification
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
Modesto Junior College
Associate of Science - Child Development
Modesto Junior College
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