Falisa Zinn
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in boosting team collaboration and family engagement through strategic communication. Skilled in crafting messages that resonate with various audiences, leading to significant increases in participation and support. Proven ability to leverage communication skills to foster inclusive environments and strengthen community ties.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Director
Village of Hope Learning Center
05.2012 - 07.2025
- Providing positive, caring safe, learning environment to children
- Supervising staff, and drafting budget for the facility to handle internal expenses
- Promoting the center and ensuring maximum enrollment
- Maintaining daily subsidy records and financial reports
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Maintaining daily records and requirements for state funded food program
- Leading weekly chapel for children and staff
Security Officer
Premier Security
11.2008 - 05.2009
- Conducted walk through observations
- Promoted safe work practices and responded to emergency situations
- Provided detailed incident reports and maintained daily activity reports
- Assisted tenants and operations with request
- Operated and monitored close circuit television systems
- Maintained operations in dispatch office
Subsidy Specialist
KinderCare Learning Center
04.2003 - 04.2008
- Assisting preschool teacher in all duties of classroom
- Assisting Director with administrative duties
- Communicating with parents and the childcare payment assistance program
- Driving Childcare 15 seater bus
- Closing facility every evening
Assistant
VJ'S Home Daycare
06.1992 - 08.1995
- Assisting with the daily care of the children enrolled.
- Changing diapers, feeding, and communicating through singing and verbal dialog
Education
Child Development Pre-school Ed-AAS - undefined
Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate - undefined
Advanced Early Childhood Education Certificate - undefined
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Organizational Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Operational Management
- Human Resources Management
- Creating nurturing and effective environments
Certification
First Aid CPR AED Certified
Illinois Director Credential
Timeline
Center Director
Village of Hope Learning Center
05.2012 - 07.2025
Security Officer
Premier Security
11.2008 - 05.2009
Subsidy Specialist
KinderCare Learning Center
04.2003 - 04.2008
Assistant
VJ'S Home Daycare
06.1992 - 08.1995
Child Development Pre-school Ed-AAS - undefined
Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate - undefined
Advanced Early Childhood Education Certificate - undefined
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