Jodi Ryan
COLUSA,CA
Summary
Experienced daycare owner skilled in curriculum development and staff supervision, ensuring high standards of safety. Proven ability to manage daily operations and enhance team efficiency while effectively communicating with families about progress and success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner
Self Employed
COLUSA, CA
08.2014 - 09.2026
- Managed daily operations of daycare center to ensure smooth functioning.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum to promote children's learning and development.
- Supervised staff to maintain high standards of care and safety protocols.
- Coordinated schedules for staff, children, and activities to enhance efficiency.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily activities.
- Trained new employees on daycare policies and child care techniques.
- Maintained records of children's attendance and health information for compliance.
- Implemented creative and educational curriculum to promote expression and individuality with varying daily activities.
- Drafted monthly budget plans for operating expenses including staffing costs, supplies and materials purchases.
- Maintained records of attendance, meals served and other important information regarding each child's progress.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items, toys and other necessary supplies needed for daily operations.
- Hired and trained qualified teachers to provide quality childcare services.
- Supervised all employees on a daily basis to ensure proper implementation of daycare program activities.
- Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, outdoor playtime, story time, field trips and other educational programs.
- Performed regular inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure safety standards were met.
- Assisted in developing new ideas for classroom activities that would engage young learners.
- Communicated regularly with local school districts about upcoming events or changes in curriculum.
- Recorded children's growth, behavior and development, monitoring changes to discuss with parents or guardians.
- Ensured appropriate ratios of caregivers to children were maintained at all times.
- Provided guidance and direction to staff members on handling difficult situations with children.
- Cultivated safe and happy child-friendly environment by implementing effective security, sanitation and policies and procedures.
- Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, ordering supplies and managing payroll records.
- Worked closely with families from diverse backgrounds in order to meet individual needs of each child.
- Facilitated meetings with parents or guardians to review children's progress.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Assistant Care Giver
Volunteer Work
Willows, California
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted elderly and disabled individuals with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Provided emotional support through active listening and companionship initiatives.
- Provided companionship to clients by engaging in conversation and playing games.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and recreational activities.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on their needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to the caregiving team.
- Monitored client vital signs and reported any changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured safety of clients at all times by monitoring their movements.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Attended training sessions related to caring for elderly or disabled individuals.
- Educated families about proper nutrition and hygiene practices for elderly individuals.
- Sought out resources within the community that could benefit patients' health conditions.
- Supported physical therapy sessions by providing assistance with exercises.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while paying attention to detail.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in client living spaces and common areas.
- Maintained a clean environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged communication between clients, family members, and healthcare staff.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Education
Colusa High School
Colusa, CASome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Yuba College
Marysville, CASkills
- Curriculum development
- Staff supervision
- Operational management
- Activity coordination
- Program planning
- Classroom management
- Safety compliance
- Health and safety regulations
- First aid and CPR
- Epi-pen use
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Facility management
- Facility maintenance
- Employee schedule coordination
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Patience and empathy
- Special needs assistance
- Special needs care
- Goal setting
- Classroom management
Certification
- State of California Department of Social Services
Family Child Care
8/19/2014
Facility: 065406601
Timeline
Assistant Care Giver
Volunteer Work
08.2024 - 02.2025
Daycare Owner
Self Employed
08.2014 - 09.2026
Colusa High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Yuba College