Keiana palmer
Rncho Cordova,CA
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Director with significant experience in managing childcare facilities. Showcased proficiency in curriculum development, staff training, budget management, and ensuring adherence to state regulations. Demonstrated strength in enhancing the learning environment for children while maintaining a safe and nurturing setting. Consistently made positive changes by implementing innovative teaching strategies and fostering strong relationships with parents and staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Director/Owner
Ms Kekes lil Rasacls family childcare/preschool
Rancho Cordova, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Provided guidance for parents on child development issues.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Launched marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
- Managed school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
- 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.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
Preschool Director
Tots Of Love CDC
Carmichael, CA
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for preschoolers.
- Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides.
- Organized professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents on their child's educational growth.
- Established effective communication channels with parents, faculty, and students.
- Coordinated field trips, special events, and other extracurricular activities for preschoolers.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
- Created policies and procedures related to curriculum design, student behavior management, safety protocols.
- Collaborated with administrative personnel at other schools or organizations to share best practices in early childhood education.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, academic progress reports, disciplinary actions taken against students.
- Provided guidance to teachers on lesson planning and instructional strategies that would lead to better learning outcomes among students.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to discuss individual student needs or concerns.
- Performed various administrative tasks such as ordering supplies or equipment needed by faculty members or students.
- Conducted rigorous interview and hiring process to deliver qualified teaching staff for parents and students.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of preschool.
- Wrote newsletters and email to communicate monthly activity schedules to parents.
- Led team-building exercises for staff to improve communication and teamwork.
- Reported health concerns and posted health warnings in case of illness.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Town And Country Preschool
Sacramento, CA
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Monitored students' progress using observation techniques and documented development records.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of early childhood education best practices.
- Provided guidance on appropriate behavior and discipline methods in the classroom setting.
- Assisted with daily meal times by helping prepare meals, serving food, cleaning up after meals and teaching proper table manners.
- Instructed children on basic concepts such as colors, numbers, shapes, letters.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Encouraged creativity in young minds by providing materials for art projects or music time activities.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies when needed to motivate students during learning tasks.
- Handled emergency situations according to established safety procedures while ensuring the safety of all students at all times.
- Supervised playground activities during outdoor playtime sessions including monitoring equipment use for safety purposes.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to stay informed of new policies or procedures.
- Prepared lesson plans based on curriculum objectives set forth by school administrators.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling, singing songs and reading books aloud.
- Assessed student performance through observations and assessments throughout the year.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences as necessary to discuss student progress.
- Conducted small group activities encouraging cooperation among peers while developing problem solving skills.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Recognized early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Used crowd management techniques to create safe and secure childcare environment.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Observed children to record development.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Family Resource Specialist
Mutual Assistance Network
Sacramento, CA
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted families in accessing community-based services and supports.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
- Facilitated support groups for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
- Maintained accurate client records and updated case notes in accordance with agency policies.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases and develop strategies for addressing client issues.
- Provided referrals to appropriate social service agencies and organizations as needed.
- Created educational materials related to parenting skills, child development, health care.
- Monitored client progress toward established goals and objectives.
- Attended conferences, workshops, trainings., to stay current on best practices in the field.
- Conducted outreach activities in order to recruit new clients into the program.
- Provided information about available resources to clients via phone or email.
- Organized events such as parent education classes or recreational activities for children.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
Preschool Teacher
Good Neighbors CDC
Sacramento, CA
03.2009 - 09.2014
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Observed children to record development.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
After-School Site Coordinator
Bridges After School Program /San Juan district
Sacramento, CA
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Implemented a rewards system to motivate students to reach their goals.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss changes or updates needed within the program.
- Organized and coordinated after-school activities for students of varying ages.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure safety and proper conduct in the program.
- Provided guidance, support, and mentoring to students participating in the program.
- Collaborated with school faculty, staff, parents, and guardians to ensure successful outcomes for participants.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, progress reports, evaluations, assessments.
- Supervised a team of volunteers assisting with the after-school program.
- Promoted positive relationships between students through conflict resolution strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable state regulations regarding youth programming.
- Facilitated communication between families and educators to develop an understanding of each student's individual needs.
- Provided feedback on student performance throughout the duration of the after-school program.
- Utilized technology such as online databases or software applications to track data related to student progress in the after-school program.
- Set up plans and oversaw daily activities like bingo, musical events and plays.
- Maintained safe and supportive environments to meet individual needs of each child.
- Developed strategies to increase student participation and attendance in the program.
- Advocated for the needs and interests of students participating in the after-school program.
- Recorded details on student arrival and departure times and methods, releasing young students only to known parents or caretakers.
- Organized special events such as showcases, presentations, and field trips.
- Communicated suspicious or dangerous behavior to school administration and parents.
- Supervised groups of students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Managed daily program logistics, including activity scheduling, materials preparation, and space organization.
- Coordinated and led educational and recreational activities to enhance student learning and enjoyment.
- Collaborated with school teachers to align after-school activities with the regular academic curriculum.
- Trained and mentored new staff and volunteers on program policies and procedures.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and productive program environment.
- Instilled positive behavioral habits through enforcement of school rules and program policies and procedures.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents and school staff.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding child welfare and safety.
- Enrolled new members in program, gathering personal information and administering new member survey questions.
- Collected and analyzed feedback from students, parents, and school officials to inform continuous improvement.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Led initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the program.
- Prepared facilities for activities before student arrival and led students in cleaning and securing program areas after meetings.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
American River College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Staff Management
- Program assessment
- Regulatory knowledge
- Safety regulations compliance
- Administrative Functions
- Curriculum Planning
- Time Management
- Professional Demeanor
- Curriculum Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Classroom Management
- Staff hiring
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Task Prioritization
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Team building
- Written Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Goal Setting
- Reporting and documentation
- Staff recruitment
- Problem-Solving
- Self Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Program Development
- Professionalism
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Director/Owner
Ms Kekes lil Rasacls family childcare/preschool
07.2021 - Current
Preschool Director
Tots Of Love CDC
11.2018 - 12.2019
Preschool Lead Teacher
Town And Country Preschool
10.2017 - 10.2018
Family Resource Specialist
Mutual Assistance Network
09.2014 - 06.2015
Preschool Teacher
Good Neighbors CDC
03.2009 - 09.2014
After-School Site Coordinator
Bridges After School Program /San Juan district
08.2006 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
American River College
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