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Kelsey DePietro

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Diligent Childcare Director with 4 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet TN licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Director

Ms. Nichole's Inc
08.2017 - Current

I have been in the office and management position for four year.

  • Creating the weekly schedules for over 30 employees.
  • Answering phone calls, as well as setting up and give tours.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Good money skill- in change of all cash, check, money order and card payments as well as making the weekly deposits.
  • Manage roughly 200 children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old.- Over two locations full time.
  • Plan events such as parents night outs, Muffins with Mom, Donuts with Dad, water days, field trips and more.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Time management and multitasking skills.
  • Eager and dedicated to learning new ideas and strategies.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
  • Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers, teacher assistants and kitchen staff.
  • Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
  • Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.

Educational Assistant

Paragon Mills Elementary
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.

Server, Cashier, Retail, POS, Togo's, Truck

Cracker Barrel
08.2013 - 01.2017
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Motlow
Smyrna, TN
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Blackman High School
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2013

Skills

  • Health and Wellness Management
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • Document Organization
  • Daily Logs
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Field Trip Monitoring
  • Staff Hiring
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Safe Environment Planning
  • Hiring and Firing
  • Student Engagement
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Problem-Solving Techniques
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Classroom Observation
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Staff Ratios
  • Infant Care
  • Childcare Requirements
  • Accounting Records
  • Scheduling Watches
  • Child CPR
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Team Meetings
  • Emergency Response Plans
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Child Programs
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Professional Relationships
  • Annual Evaluations

Timeline

Daycare Director

Ms. Nichole's Inc
08.2017 - Current

Educational Assistant

Paragon Mills Elementary
01.2017 - 05.2017

Server, Cashier, Retail, POS, Togo's, Truck

Cracker Barrel
08.2013 - 01.2017

Associate of Arts -

Motlow

High School Diploma -

Blackman High School
Kelsey DePietro