Kris Parker
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional highly experienced in environments. Natural leader and operational problem-solver successful at maintaining budgets, overseeing staff and optimizing program operations. Effectively leverage interpersonal communication skills to develop long-lasting relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Center Director
Kids 'R' Kids
Concord , NC
08.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the childcare center, including overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Provided guidance, support, and training to teachers on classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
- Organized special events such as field trips or holiday celebrations for children at the center.
- Attended workshops or seminars related to early childhood education topics.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Facilitated communication between teachers about curriculum changes or updates.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medical records, incident reports.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Child Care Director
Cornerstone Child Development Center
Salisbury, NC
06.2006 - 08.2022
- Knowledge of Licensing/Sanitation Requirements and Environmental Rating Scales
- Knowledgeable of NC licensing and sanitation requirements
- Acquire and maintain proficiency in Environmental Rating Scales and/or other assessment instruments
- Classroom Management
- Provide assistance with room arrangement
- Monitor daily routines and schedules to ensure effective equality is being enforced
- Provide strategies, support and resources for behavior issues in the classroom
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Planning
- Assist teachers with establishing a developmentally appropriate learning environment
- Encourage teachers in developing positive communication practices and positive relationships with families
- Review lesson plans to ensure alignment with Curriculum and NC Foundations
- Modeling Professionalism
- Follow established professional, ethical, and legal standards including maintaining confidentiality of children and families at all times
- Lead assigned professional development initiatives (inclusive of training, technical assistance, coaching, consultation and/or mentoring) to improve the quality of early care and education
- Monitor the work of staff for the purpose of quality improvement and professionalism; coaches staff regarding performance expectations; conducts performance assessment of assigned staff annually and ensures assigned staff and contracted partners (if any) compliance with their program requirements
- Managed school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
Education
Master's - Early Childhood Care And Education
Ashford University
California City, CA03-2019
Master's - Education
Ashford University
California City, CA04.2016
Bachelor's - Early Childhood
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2013
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Early Childhood specialist
- Professional development Mentor
- Childcare specialist
- CPR/FA
- Customer Service Skills
- Level III Administrative Certification
- Parent-teacher relations
- Administrative functions
- Program assessment
- Staff hiring
- Professional ethics
- Relationship building
- Progress monitoring
- Staff recruiting
- Goal setting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Critical thinking
Personal Information
Title: Child Care Director
Certification
- Level 3 Administrator, 04/01/15, Present
- NC Early Care and Education Professional Certification, 04/01/16, Present
- Level 12 EESLPD Certified, 09/01/16, Present
Willingtorelocate
- Statesville, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Winston-Salem, NC
Assessments
Verbal Communication, Proficient, 02/01/19, Measures a candidate's ability to effectively convey information when speaking., https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/ng7na0ourhat99by
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
Kids 'R' Kids
08.2022 - Current
Child Care Director
Cornerstone Child Development Center
06.2006 - 08.2022
Master's - Early Childhood Care And Education
Ashford University
Master's - Education
Ashford University
Bachelor's - Early Childhood
Grand Canyon University