Kimberly Adams
Pollok
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Director experienced in managing childcare facilities and enhancing learning environments. Improved parent satisfaction scores through innovative program implementation and effective communication strategies. Committed to fostering inclusive, engaging settings while ensuring compliance with state regulations and promoting strong relationships with parents and staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Director
Just Kidz Preschool
Lufkin
09.2021 - Current
- Trained and managed staff to maintain high-quality educational standards.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for preschool children.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of all children.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children by providing appropriate supervision of their activities.
- Monitored compliance with licensing regulations and health standards.
- Coordinated daily activities such as meals, rest periods, outdoor playtime and learning activities.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication with families.
- Conducted parent meetings to discuss child development and progress.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss strategies for improving quality of childcare services.
- Organized and supervised staff recruitment, training and performance management.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, social workers and nutritionists to coordinate services for children in need.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources for children in care.
- Coordinated enrollment processes, including documentation and orientation for new families.
- Enforced rules to promote positive behavior among children under care.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure cleanliness and safety requirements are met.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by parents regarding satisfaction levels with services provided.
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
Childcare Director
Just Kidz Preschool
Lufkin
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for preschool children.
- Trained and managed staff to maintain high-quality educational standards.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of all children.
- Coordinated daily activities such as meals, rest periods, outdoor playtime and learning activities.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children by providing appropriate supervision of their activities.
- Monitored compliance with licensing regulations and health standards.
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Organized and supervised staff recruitment, training and performance management.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication with families.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss strategies for improving quality of childcare services.
- Conducted parent meetings to discuss child development and progress.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources for children in care.
- Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, social workers and nutritionists to coordinate services for children in need.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by parents regarding satisfaction levels with services provided.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure cleanliness and safety requirements are met.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Review and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Enforced rules to promote positive behavior among children under care.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
Education
Central High School
Pollok, TXSkills
- Curriculum development
- Child development expertise
- Child assessment
- Program evaluation
- Compliance monitoring
- Safety management
- Program assessment
- Enrollment coordination
- Staff hiring
- Staff management
- Child development knowledge
- Family engagement
- Event planning
- Teach classes
- Toileting and feeding
- Staff supervision
- Performance management
- Safety regulations compliance
- Compliance procedures
- Administrative functions
- Curriculum planning
- Parental engagement
- Fostering positive environment
- Child advocacy
- Child behavior management
- Facility inspection
- Health and safety regulations
- CPR certified
- Activity planning
- Progress monitoring
- Progress reporting
- Staff evaluation
- Staff recruitment
- Professional collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Written communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional ethics
- Performance evaluation
- Multitasking
- Relationship building
- Staff training
- Sensory activities planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Childcare Director License for the State of Texas
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Director
Just Kidz Preschool
09.2021 - Current
Childcare Director
Just Kidz Preschool
02.2016 - 06.2018
Central High School