Kimberly Corkery
New Boston,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable Site Manager with solid background in managing grant funded early childhood programming effectively. Demonstrated ability to oversee daily operations and ensure project timelines are met, contributing to successful project completions. Proven track record of utilizing strong leadership and organizational skills to foster team collaboration and maintain high quality programming standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Manager
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for daily oversight and compliance of Grant funded programs (Early Head Start, Head Start, GSRP)
- Monitor the day to day operations of seven classroom and staff
- Assure high quality programming
- Launching new tuition based programming and expansion
- Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 9 employees in 2025.
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Coordinated training programs for new hires, ensuring all team members were knowledgeable about company policies, safety practices, and job-specific skills.
GSRP/Head Start Blend Teacher
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
05.2013 - 09.2022
- COR advantage online and anecdotal note taking
- Participated in all staff meetings and Parent/child school enrichment activities
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
GSRP Assistant Teacher
YWCA of Western Wayne County
, MI
10.2010 - 05.2013
- Bi-annual home visits and conferences with parents and families
- Assist in planning and implementing daily lesson plans
- COR and Online COR
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
Nanny/Caregiver
Nanny/Caregiver
07.2007 - 09.2011
- Cared for three children (5 yrs, twins 3 yrs)
- Transported children to and from school and enrichment activities
- Prepared meals
- Worked on homework, lessons and activities
- Kept clean environment and launder children’s clothing
Head Start Assistant Teacher
Downriver Guidance Center
08.2010 - 10.2010
- Assisted in planning and implementing daily lesson plans
- COR (Child Observation Record) taking anecdotal notes and scoring
- Communicated and interacted with children in a caring, responsive, and nurturing manner
- Home Visits
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Child Development Center
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Planned and implemented educational activities for non-mobile infants, mobile infants, and toddlers based on their educational, and physical developmental needs
- Trained in COR (Child Observation Record)
- Provided the children in my care with a safe and nurturing environment
- Made strong relationships with the children and their families, I encouraged an open door policy and welcomed parents to stop in spend time in the classroom.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans designed to meet the physical and educational needs of preschool children ages 2.5 to 4 years
- Provided children in my care with a safe, healthy and nurturing environment
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Dearborn Public Schools
10.2001 - 06.2002
- Provided children in my care with a safe, healthy learning environment where they can be stimulated and grow.
- Assisted in implementing preschool appropriate educational activities
Education
HighScope Preschool Teacher Certification -
HighScope Foundation
01.2022
Bachelors - Early Childhood Development
Ashford University
01.2018
Course Studies - Early Childhood Development
Baker College
Allen Park, MI05.2009
Associates in Arts - Education
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI05.2004
Skills
- Team leadership
- Site inspection and management
- Problem-solving
- Quality assurance
- Staff management
- Management
- Conflict resolution
- Site safety
Education and Formal Training
International HighScope Conference Attendee 2010 – 2023
Certification
CLASS - Assessment Monitoring Tool
Timeline
Site Manager
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
09.2022 - Current
GSRP/Head Start Blend Teacher
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
05.2013 - 09.2022
GSRP Assistant Teacher
YWCA of Western Wayne County
10.2010 - 05.2013
Head Start Assistant Teacher
Downriver Guidance Center
08.2010 - 10.2010
Nanny/Caregiver
Nanny/Caregiver
07.2007 - 09.2011
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Child Development Center
06.2004 - 06.2007
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Dearborn Public Schools
10.2001 - 06.2002
Course Studies - Early Childhood Development
Baker College
Associates in Arts - Education
Henry Ford College
HighScope Preschool Teacher Certification -
HighScope Foundation
Bachelors - Early Childhood Development
Ashford University
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