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Jessica Danielson

Eureka Springs,Arkansas

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Director at Webster City Daycare with a proven track record in staff management and regulatory compliance. Enhanced student engagement through innovative programs and effective conflict resolution strategies. Skilled in fostering strong relationships with parents and community partners, driving a collaborative environment that improved academic performance and retention rates.

Professional with background in leadership and operational excellence, ready to drive strategic initiatives and streamline processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering consistent results, adapting effectively to evolving demands. Expertise spans project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and proactive mindset, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently and effectively.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director

Webster City Daycare
02.2022 - 09.2025
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
  • Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
  • Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
  • Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
  • Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Ensured compliance with Child Care Resource and Referral standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
  • Ensured compliance with Department of Health and Human Services by implementing HHS policies and procedures.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Assisted and supervised 83 children through entire school day.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
  • Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
  • Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
  • Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
  • Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.

CACFP/Kitchen Director

Webster City Daycare
12.2018 - 02.2022
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage techniques.
  • Streamlined ordering process by establishing strong vendor relationships while purchasing food.
  • Contributed to a positive company culture by actively participating in staff meetings and providing input on ways to improve overall performance and job satisfaction.
  • Skillfully managed time-sensitive tasks during high-volume services, ensuring timely preparation of each dish without sacrificing quality standards.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing standardized recipes and optimizing workflow processes.
  • Optimized ingredient usage by creating versatile menu items that could be adapted based on seasonal availability or market fluctuations in pricing.
  • Maintained detailed records of maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, scheduling repairs as needed to minimize downtime in operational capacity.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations through thorough inspections and staff training on sanitation practices.
  • Managed budget effectively by reviewing financial statements regularly and making appropriate adjustments to control costs.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership qualities by supervising a diverse team of kitchen staff members, fostering a positive work environment for all employees.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
  • Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
  • Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.


Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Century College
White Bear Lake
09-2009

Skills

  • Employee supervision
  • Accurate data entry
  • Staff management
  • Staff development
  • Employee relations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Task delegation
  • Program coordination
  • Staff coordination
  • Operations management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Report generation
  • Board relations
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem resolution
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Decision-making
  • Scheduling and coordinating
  • Hiring and training
  • Excellent communication

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 23 staff members.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by 50% through optimized inventory management.
  • Achieved 100% compliance in state audits over four years.

Certification

Child Abuse Mandatory

Reporter, 2025


Universal Precautions for Iowa

Childhood & School-Age

Professionals, 2025


Food Safety in Child Care, 2025


Early Childhood-Positive

Behavior Interventions Support,

2024


CCR&R School Age Matters:

Ethics in School age Care, 2024


CCR&R I Can handle the Kids,

But Not the Parents, 2024


CCR&R Adverse Childhood

Experiences (ACE's in Early

Childhood, 2024


CCR&R Understanding

Respectful and Mindful

Interactions, 2024


SACERS School-Age Care

Environment Rating Scale, 2023


CCR&R Understanding Anxious,

Oppositional and Withdrawn

Children, 2024


Suspension and Expulsion- A

National Epidemic with Long-

Term Consequences, 2024


Classroom Management, 2024


Social and Emotional

Development of Infants, 2024


ECERS-3 Early Childhood

Environment Rating Scale, 2023


Secondary Traumatic Stress

and Opportunities for Trauma-

Informed Supervision, 2023


CCR&R Early Childhood-

Positive Behavior Interventions

Support, 2023


Iowa Early Learning Standards

Orientation, 2023


Playing Outdoors, 2023


Overview of ACES in Iowa and

How to Respond, 2023


Introduction to Adverse

Childhood Experiences and

Early Trauma, 2023


Teacher and Staff Orientation

Core Program, 2023


Teacher and Staff Orientation:

Infant and Toddler

Development, 2023


Teacher and Staff Orientation:

Preschool Development, 2023


Teacher and Staff Orientation:

School-Age Development, 2023


Best Ideas for Staff

Management, 2023


Medication Administration

Skills Competency, 2022


Tobacco/Nicotine-Free

Childcare Facilities and Homes,

2022


Childcare Providers Intro to SBS/AHT, 2022


Passport to Early Childhood Education for

Program Administrators, 2022


Team Up for CACFP Success,

2019


Teaching Personal Safety in

Early Childhood, 2019


Bullying in Early Childhood Education, 2019


Inclusive Early Childhood Education for Programs and Educators, 2019

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Director

Webster City Daycare
02.2022 - 09.2025

CACFP/Kitchen Director

Webster City Daycare
12.2018 - 02.2022

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Century College

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