Heather Cutshaw
Child Care Center Director
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirement. 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.
Driven Child Care Administrator oversees operation and instructional leadership at daycare and preschool facilities. Trains and supervises staff, sets instructional objectives and builds rapport with parents. Brings 8 years of experience in roles of similar capacity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
Plainfield, IN
09.2019 - Current
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost program outreach across Hendricks County.
- Stayed current on codes and guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Indiana.
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles to boost program success.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Supervisor/Lead Teacher Preschool
Head Start
Franklin, Indiana
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent
- Updated files for individual children and teachers for recordkeeping
- Set guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures
- Increased academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning
- Developed and implemented activities for preschool students
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
- Performed assessments on each child and documented results
- Established an open and loving environment where children could express desires and focus on learning
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
Greenwood, IN
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods
- Observed children to record development
- Observed children, using the Anecdotal method to record development, interests and skills
- Led support groups to help parents regain and improve parent-child bond
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Enforced behavior expectations at all times
- Completed all required documentation for the National Head Start program
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Columbus Indiana2016
Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Columbus In2016
Certificate in Early Childhood Education CDA - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Columbus Indiana2015
Skills
- Goal-oriented
- Knowledgeable in Conscious Discipline, I went to Summer Institute CD1 presented by Dr Beck Baily
- Effective team player
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Early childhood education
- Creative lesson plans
- Classroom management experience
- Growth portfolios
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Calm and patient
- Excellent classroom management
- Teambuilding
Timeline
Child Care Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2019 - Current
Supervisor/Lead Teacher Preschool
Head Start
08.2014 - 09.2019
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
08.2008 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Certificate in Early Childhood Education CDA - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College