Ashley Loren Thomas
San Jose,CA
Summary
Exceptional leader and Licensed Childcare Director with 36 credentials experienced in providing care for up to 350 children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old in loving and secure environment that fosters learning and creativity. Provides operational guidance and manages and supports 15 staff to deliver superior performance that yields positive growth and development outcomes. Consistently maintains Missouri licensing requirements and meets compliance standards to promote trusting relationships with families. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Center Director
Kids Quest Hourly Child Care
Kansas City, MO
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost program outreach across Missouri.
- Stayed current on state codes and guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Missouri.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting program success in only 2 months.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Developed team communications and information for all meetings.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Resolved all issues efficiently, which in turn enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
Program Director, Before & After School
YMCA Of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepares weekly/monthly activity plans for an assigned program according to established educational and environmental standards set by state licensing and the YMCA and direct supervisor.
- Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours.
- Monitoring hours and adjustment forms of staff under supervision in a timely manner.
- Manages staff-to-child ratios within licensing standards and according to YMCA policies for site coverage.
- Communicates supply and equipment requests accurately and in a timely manner.
- Insures that the program is operated in a safe and purposeful manner, insuring that all licensing and YMCA guidelines are met or exceeded.
- Assists in maintaining accurate attendance, financial, and sign-in/sign-out records and follow up on absent children.
- Monitors equipment and facilities for safety and security purposes and follows through on concerns in a timely manner.
- Assists in maintaining all aspects of paperwork required at the site, required by licensing and the YMCA.
- Assists in insuring adequate staff coverage at all times.
- Adheres to YMCA policies and site specific system for supervision.
- Communicates important program issues and information to supervisor(s), as well as site staff.
- Assists with meeting or exceeding Annual Mission Campaign goal.
- Models the YMCA Four Core Values in all aspects of the position.
First/ Second Grade Teacher
Benjamin Banneker Charter Academy
Kansas City, MO
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Planned and developed curriculum and lesson plans based on the Common Core State Standards
- Planned and developed curriculum and lesson plans based on Missouri Early Learning Standards
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet student needs
- Diagnosed reading strengths and weaknesses of students, created materials and used researched strategies for remediation
- Assessed students, analyzed data, communicated results with administration, teachers and parents
- Utilized data teams to track and monitor student achievement
- Improved below-grade level student reading and math level
- Perused professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Lead Preschool Teacher/ Toddler Teacher
Alcorn State University Child Development Center
Lorman, MS
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Taught children ages 15 months to five years old to achieve academic growth literacy, math, and social/emotional domains
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, long-term goals, and assessments aligned with The Creative Curriculum
- Created portfolios with data on student achievement
- Demonstrated flexibility by working in various preschool, infant, and toddler classrooms
- Created monthly newsletters to keep parents informed of classroom activities
- Planned and executed class activities to increase parental involvement
- Collaborated with a team of teachers to ensure learning and student growth.
Assistant Teacher
Arthur W Watson Junior Elementary School
Port Gibson, MS
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented standards based lessons according to Common Core Curricular Standards
- Organized learning resources and the classroom environment to facilitate a positive learning experience
- Utilized data teams to track and monitor student achievement
- Created an after school tutoring club for below basic and basic students
- Partook in grade level team planning
- Collaborated with school counselors and psychologists to implement behavioral interventions
- Met with families to discuss strategies to increase academic achievement and appropriate social behaviors in the classroom
- Partook in professional learning committee meeting, training, and collaborations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Studies
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05.2014
Associate of Arts - Child Development
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS2011
Skills
- Budgets
- Team management
- Team building
- Relationship development
- First Aid/CPR
- Business operations
- Supervision
- Customer service
Teaching proficiency Summary
- Infancy-4 years old
- Kindergarten- 2nd grade team leader
- Literacy leader- served on school literacy team to develop, implement, and evaluate programs in reading
- Team Leader- fostered a team work environment for positive dialogue and exchange of ideas in the classroom
- STEAM programs- conducted after school tutoring program for first and second grade students
- Math Instructional Coach - planned, organized, and carried out school family game/math night; aided colleagues in various math techniques for classroom procedures
- Professional Development in Child Care Regulations, Playground Safety, The Home, School, & Community Connection, Missouri and Mississippi Early Learning Standards
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
Kids Quest Hourly Child Care
08.2019 - 08.2020
Program Director, Before & After School
YMCA Of Greater Kansas City
12.2018 - 08.2019
First/ Second Grade Teacher
Benjamin Banneker Charter Academy
06.2015 - 06.2018
Lead Preschool Teacher/ Toddler Teacher
Alcorn State University Child Development Center
04.2013 - 04.2015
Assistant Teacher
Arthur W Watson Junior Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Studies
Alcorn State University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
East Mississippi Community College
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