- Playing Sports
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Camping
- Hiking
- Running
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Fundraising Events
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
Jennifer Gray
Fruitport,MI
Summary
Dynamic Center Director at Orchard Hill Christian Preschool, recognized for enhancing educational programs and fostering community partnerships. Expert in curriculum design and team development, I successfully increased staff productivity through targeted training. Committed to creating inclusive environments, I promoted diversity awareness and strengthened parent communication, leading to improved student outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Director
Orchard Hill Christian Preschool and Child Care Ce
02.1998 - 06.2025
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication channels, strengthening the home-school partnership for improved student outcomes.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observations, providing actionable feedback that led to professional growth.
- Fostered an inclusive culture within the center by promoting diversity awareness among staff members and addressing any discriminatory behaviors swiftly.
Child Care Coordinator
Rancho Cucamonga YMCA
07.1993 - 01.1998
- Coordinated volunteer opportunities for parents interested in participating more actively in their child''s educational experience at the center.
- Organized special events such as field trips or family nights to promote stronger community connections among parents, children, and staff members.
- Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
- Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
- Observed teachers in classroom environments to assess performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
- Monitored the emotional well-being of children and implemented interventions as needed to promote mental health within the center environment.
- Enhanced children''s development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning modules.
- Designed engaging curricula tailored to children''s unique interests, stimulating cognitive growth through play-based learning experiences.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, improving their skills and confidence in providing quality care services.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven assessments while making adjustments as needed for continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Supervised staff members by providing continuous feedback and support, leading to a high-performing team of childcare providers.
- Ensured children''s nutritional needs were met through collaboration with local food service providers, implementing menus that adhered to dietary guidelines and preferences.
- Backed up staff by assisting with difficult behavioral situations.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff members, resulting in a positive work environment conducive to teamwork and collaboration.
- Oversaw morning welcome and afternoon departure to maintain visibility and connections with parents.
- Established an inclusive environment that promoted diversity by collaborating with multicultural organizations to provide culturally responsive programming.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations by conducting regular inspections and taking corrective actions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI07-1990
Skills
- Program promotion
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Space organization
- Training and coaching
- Parent communication
- Team development
- Classroom supervision
- Student assessment
- Staff evaluations
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Program management
- Licensing requirements
- Curriculum design
- Records coordination
- Partnership building
- Emergency first aid
- Classroom oversight
- Family relations
- Educational growth
- Licensing management
- Fund allocation
- Business promotions
- Student and family relations
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Emergency response
Accomplishments
- Achieved NAEYC Accreditation through effectively guiding the center and the staff for 15 years.
Affiliations
- NAEYC
Certification
- CPR and First Aid certified
Interests
Timeline
Center Director
Orchard Hill Christian Preschool and Child Care Ce
02.1998 - 06.2025
Child Care Coordinator
Rancho Cucamonga YMCA
07.1993 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Western Michigan University
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