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Kalyn Brendle

Tuscola,TX

Summary

Mom of four who is hardworking, energetic, and has excellent communication and supervisory skills. I have extensive knowledge in child development and experience with rules and policies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mother's Day Out Director

New Hope Assembly of God
Abilene, Texas
06.2017 - Current
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality employees to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information, and incident reports for both staff and children.
  • Used constructive problem solving techniques to resolve staff and parent conflicts.
  • Communicated efficiently with church staff about events, daily plans, and regarding shared classrooms.
  • Oversaw 8 to 10 teachers and a floater, as well as observed and evaluated them.
  • Lesson plans, activities, and field trips were all planned and implemented by me.
  • Simultaneously provided excellent care to over 40 children, ranging from 3 months to 5 years old.
  • Observed play activities in order to identify both positive and negative behaviors.

Mother's Day Out Director

The River of Life Church
Abilene, Texas
09.2012 - 05.2016
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality employees.
  • Managed 6 to 7 employees each year.
  • Trained and prepared new employees for the coming school year.
  • I was in charge of creating and implementing the curriculum for each classroom.
  • Met with families to discuss employees, conflicts, child development, etc.
  • I was in charge of maintaining and enforcing adequate supply and material inventories.
  • Enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct person-to-person communication were all ways I communicated with parents.

Early Intervention Specialist

ECI Childteam
Belton, Texas
06.2009 - 02.2011
  • Devised learning and content strategies to meet the needs of children with mental and physical disabilities.
  • Worked with children ranging in age from newborn to age 3, and adapted teaching techniques to fit their age and skill level.
  • I was in charge of activities that aided in students' physical, emotional, and social development.
  • Kept daily logs of the children's behavior, sleeping patterns, and activities.
  • Worked with a caseload of 35 to 40 children.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Researched resources and helped families utilize them.
  • Worked with children who were delayed or had developmental disabilities in their homes.
  • Evaluated children with a team of co-workers.
  • Completed large amounts of documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
05-2009

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Curriculum development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Child development
  • Parent communication
  • Organization
  • Supervision

Certification

  • CPR/First Aide certified

Timeline

Mother's Day Out Director

New Hope Assembly of God
06.2017 - Current

Mother's Day Out Director

The River of Life Church
09.2012 - 05.2016

Early Intervention Specialist

ECI Childteam
06.2009 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies

Tarleton State University
Kalyn Brendle