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Jenny Birks

Monrovia,MD

Summary

Childcare Director with 4 years of experience directing enrichment activities, building curriculum, caring for children and building rapport with parents in licensed childcare facility. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while overseeing staff and operations to meet licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Childcare & Preschool Teacher

Little Footprints Daycare
09.2011 - Current
  • Enhanced childcare program quality by implementing innovative educational activities and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Optimized classroom layouts with age-appropriate materials that foster exploration, creativity, social-emotional development while also supporting academic growth.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
  • Ensured staff-to-child ratios were consistently met, adjusting schedules and staffing levels when needed to maintain quality care.
  • Maintained strong parent partnerships with open communication, providing regular updates on child progress while addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Improved staff performance through regular evaluations, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Oversaw licensing compliance by staying current on regulations and ensuring all staff members adhered to established guidelines.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.

Camp Art Specialist

Bar-T Kids Club
05.2006 - 08.2010
  • Encouraged aspiring artists, sharing expertise and guidance.
  • Encouraged peer critique sessions among students, fostering collaborative learning environments where creativity thrived.
  • Developed partnerships with local businesses to showcase student artwork, increasing public exposure for emerging talent.

Private Nanny

Private Family Care
05.2001 - 08.2006

Before and After School Director

YMCA Of Frederick
08.2003 - 06.2006
  • Collaborated with school administrators to align after-school programming with the school's academic objectives.

Camp Counselor

YMCA Of Bethesda-Chevy Chase
06.1998 - 05.2001
  • Taught children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.

Education

Music Courses -

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

High School Diploma -

Thomas S. Wootton High School
Rockville, MD
05.1998

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child Development Experience
  • Effective Parent Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Staff Supervision, Recruitment and Evaluation

Certification

  • Infants and Toddlers Certificate
  • Preschool Methods and Materials Certificate
  • Growth and Development Certificate
  • School Age Methods and Materials Certificate
  • Childcare and Covid-19 Training
  • Improving Staff Performance Training
  • Basic Health and Safety Training
  • Including all Children and Americans with Disabilities
  • Health, Safety, Nutrition and Medication Administration Training
  • Emergency Preparedness Training
  • American Red Cross CPR/First Aide/AED trained (will need to update soon)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director of Childcare & Preschool Teacher

Little Footprints Daycare
09.2011 - Current

Camp Art Specialist

Bar-T Kids Club
05.2006 - 08.2010

Before and After School Director

YMCA Of Frederick
08.2003 - 06.2006

Private Nanny

Private Family Care
05.2001 - 08.2006

Camp Counselor

YMCA Of Bethesda-Chevy Chase
06.1998 - 05.2001

Music Courses -

Montgomery College

High School Diploma -

Thomas S. Wootton High School

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