Goal-oriented, professional, well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of childcare environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Assistant Director
Providence Children's Academy
08.2017 - 08.2023
Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
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.
Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
Retail Sales Associate
Justice Clothing Store
09.2018 - 11.2019
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Summer Nanny
Speakman Family
06.2018 - 08.2018
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Hostess/Waitress
Lily Garden
01.2016 - 02.2017
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Preschool Director/Owner at Legacy Christian Academy Childcare And PreschoolPreschool Director/Owner at Legacy Christian Academy Childcare And Preschool