KARINA VALTIERRA ONTIVEROS
Wichita,KS
Summary
Professional leader with proven track record in driving operational excellence and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and resource management, with strong commitment to achieving results. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless operations and high standards of service delivery. Possesses strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and focus on continuous improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Director
Child Start
Wichita, KS
09.2023 - Current
- Led operational management of early childhood education programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance program effectiveness and community engagement.
- Mentored staff through professional development, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve efficiency in enrollment and resource allocation.
- Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource utilization while maintaining program integrity.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication channels, strengthening the home-school partnership for improved student outcomes.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observations, providing actionable feedback that led to professional growth.
- Enhanced center performance by implementing strategic plans and monitoring progress towards goals.
- Led and motivated young people from diverse backgrounds, fostering improved job and social skills.
- Cultivated culture of inclusivity and diversity, promoting environment where all students and staff feel valued.
- Oversaw compliance with state and national accreditation standards, maintaining center's high-quality status.
Mental Health Specialist
Child Start
Wichita, KS
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Documented children progress in confidential files.
- Performed developmental assessments and program intervention plans.
- Provided teachers and parents with recommendations to help children improve challenging behaviors.
- Maintained caseload of 5 children and performed assessments as needed.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding program intervention plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Helped support classroom and site as needed.
- Worked closely with site supervisor and curriculum coach to track implementation of recommendations given to teachers.
- Attended and participated in professional development conferences, trainings as needed.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Top Learning Center
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Responsible of creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Attended meetings and professional development training required by position.
- Worked together with assistant teacher and colleagues to ensure warm, welcoming, and safe environment for families and students.
- Implemented different strategies in classroom to assist students with difficult behaviors.
- In charge of doing home visits and different types of assessments as DECA, P3,P4 and Individual Education Plans for students.
- Worked together with Head Start personnel to implement learning strategies in classroom.
Teacher Assistant
Top North West Learning Center
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Worked closely with lead teacher to establish safe play and learning environment for children.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate Lesson plans that addressed all learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS12-2022
Conscious Discipline Institute
Orlando, FL2022
Conscious Discipline
E-Course 2021
Resilience Coach Training -
ESSDACK
Hutchinson, KS, United States07-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS2016
High School Diploma - undefined
East High School
Wichita, Kansas2006
Skills
- Student records management
- Lesson plans development
- Compliance understanding of childcare needs
- Team Building
- Tracking Children Progress
- Case Documentation
- Developing Relationships
- Summary Reports
- Student Screening
- Team Meetings
- Creative Thinking
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Training Team Members
- Teacher Support
- Administrative Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Center Director
Child Start
09.2023 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Child Start
08.2021 - 09.2023
Preschool Lead Teacher
Top Learning Center
07.2017 - 08.2021
Teacher Assistant
Top North West Learning Center
02.2017 - 07.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
East High School
Bachelor of Science -
Fort Hays State University
Conscious Discipline Institute
Conscious Discipline
Resilience Coach Training -
ESSDACK
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Butler Community College