Kim Atkinson
Bastrop
Summary
Dedicated Center Director with 5 years experience as Family Advocate. Successfully combined Family Advocate and Center Director positions for 2 nonconsecutive years to guarantee continuing services to families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Director
Cen-Tex Family Services
07.2023 - Current
- Managed center operations
- Followed licensing guidelines to protect health, safety, and well-being of children and staff
- Facilitated communications at center level, including meetings and trainings
- Provided orientation, support, and guidance to center staff
- Supported ongoing professional development for teaching staff
- Maintained child files
- Tracked center budget, tracked and ordered supplies
- Communicated with families regarding their child's development
- Facilitated parent meetings/parent education events
- Supported teaching staff as needed
Center Director/Family Advocate
Cen-Tex Family Services
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed family needs assessment to identify strengths, needs, and goals
- Developed and implemented Family Partnership Agreements
- Guided families through application and enrollment process, conducted enrollment meetings, and created child files
- Maintained electronic files and documentation on child tracking system
- Performed hearing and vision screenings
- Supported parents in advocating for their child in IEP/IFSP meetings
- Worked with center staff to ensure high quality services for all children and families
- Developed recruitment plan, connected with community, build support network
- Tracked child attendance and created improvement plans with families
- Supported families in finding services for their child
- Promoted family involvement in their child's education and well-being
- Assisted with parent involvement activities and parent education sessions
- Conducted home visits
- Center Director duties
Family Advocate
Cen-Tex Family Services
05.2020 - 08.2022
Center Director/Family Advocate
Cen-Tex Family Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
Family Advocate
Cen-Tex Family Services
07.2018 - 08.2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01-2014
Skills
- Team building
- Licensing requirements
- Student and family relations
- Problem-solving
- Emergency first aid
- Proficient in MS
Timeline
Center Director
Cen-Tex Family Services
07.2023 - Current
Center Director/Family Advocate
Cen-Tex Family Services
08.2022 - 06.2023
Family Advocate
Cen-Tex Family Services
05.2020 - 08.2022
Center Director/Family Advocate
Cen-Tex Family Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
Family Advocate
Cen-Tex Family Services
07.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University