Jeanne Labana
Early Childhood Business
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Insightful and deep knowledge of the challenges of the Early Childhood industry. Skilled at accessing systems and helping programs to set goals for repair. Very versed in day to day decisions and operations, and tips/tricks for making it all work! Relationships always make the difference and I work for establishing and maintaining valued relationships with customers. I've over 30 as a classroom teacher, director, college professor and business coach. I bring that diverse experience to all programs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accreditation Validator
Early Learning Leaders
Austin, TX
06.2019 - Current
Conducted national validation visits for early childhood programs
Documented findings and submitted timely
Early Childhood Business Coach
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
Milwaukee, WI
03.2011 - Current
Coordinated a case load of 130 programs
Coached in best business practices to diverse organizations (group, family, agency)
Assessed overall health of child care businesses and problem solved with directors on improvement
Created and presented trainings for admin and staff
Participated on state wide committee for curriculum and business practices
Mentor staff and admin in struggling programs
Created and maintained community relationships
Child Care Coordinator
Child Care Coordinated Services
Milwaukee, WI
03.2009 - 03.2011
Supported child care providers in business and curriculum related challenges
Created a data base of FAQ
Maintained data and relationships with funders
Conducted entry level trainings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 08.1973 - 05.1978
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 08.2003 - 08.2005
Master of Arts - Family Coaching
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA 05.2005 - 06.2007
Skills
Process Analysis
Industry standard knowledge
Effective communication
Record Keeping
Problem-Solving
Active Listening
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Accreditation Validator
Early Learning Leaders
06.2019 - Current
Early Childhood Business Coach
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
03.2011 - Current
Child Care Coordinator
Child Care Coordinated Services
03.2009 - 03.2011
Master of Arts - Family Coaching
Seattle Pacific University
05.2005 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
08.2003 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
08.1973 - 05.1978