Janelle Quiroz
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Program Director with a proven track record at Children's Village Early Learning Center, excelling in staff development and program enhancement. Leveraged analytical thinking and interpersonal communication to boost program quality and foster inclusive environments. Achieved significant improvements in educator qualifications and child development through innovative strategies and partnerships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Program Director
Children's Village Early Learning Center
Salmon Creek
10.2008 - Current
- Managed staff recruitment, hiring, training, and retention to maintain a team of highly qualified educators.
- Offered training and support for preschool literacy programs.
- Coordinated and facilitated development of cooperative efforts between schools and other community agencies in serving students.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and support for families in need.
- Early identification of at-risk children in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams initiating intervention strategies.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven assessments, making adjustments as needed to meet goals and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent monitoring and timely reporting.
- Promoted inclusivity among diverse student population cultivating respect for individual differences.
- Conducted regular staff meetings promoting transparency fostering open exchange discussing ongoing feedback/suggestions for improvements.
- Implemented ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to foster continuous growth and improvement.
- Enhanced program quality by implementing research-based early childhood education practices and curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering open communication and collaboration for children''s success.
- Collaborated with other early childhood professionals to stay current on best practices in the field of early education.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that promoted the social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development of each child.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
Education
Associates Degree - Early Education
Bates Community College
Tacoma, WA03.2018
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Dependable and Responsible
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
In my 16 years with the company I have grown from being a teacher to running a center. Throughout the years I have embraced the experience of learning ways to support the children and the families in our community. I have learned how to work as a team and relationship build among many staff with a ton of diversity. My passion lies with the kids that we foster. There are so many different needs that we try to meet on a daily basis and I feel it has been one of my greatest successes.
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Food Handlers
Childcare Basics
Safe sleep
Experience with procare, Elms, ASQ online, Merit, Child plus, TSG, etc.
Timeline
Early Childhood Program Director
Children's Village Early Learning Center
10.2008 - Current
Associates Degree - Early Education
Bates Community College