Kristin Underwood
Sherwood,WI
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director with 10 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Wisconsin 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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Center Director
Play & Grow Learning Center
2019.07 - 2023.11
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- 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.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
Childcare Center Director
YMCA Of Fox Valley
2017.05 - 2019.07
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- 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.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
Director of Christian Education
Congregational UCC
2007.08 - 2017.08
- Offered Christian education, pastoral care and spiritual support in high-stress environment.
- Delivered instruction, supervision and consultation to individuals in supervisory clinical pastoral education program.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Built, managed and upgraded K-12 educational program.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Director of Christian Education
First Congregational UCC
2014.08 - 2017.05
- Offered Christian education, pastoral care and spiritual support in high-stress environment.
- Collaborated with training team and developed missionary and member care training that met educational and spiritual needs in organization.
- Kept age and stage training and supporting documentation up to date and equipped new Christian education volunteers.
- Delivered instruction, supervision and consultation to individuals in supervisory clinical pastoral education program.
- Built, managed and upgraded K-12 educational program.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kaukauna Area School District
2003.12 - 2011.08
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
UW - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI12.2003
Skills
- Program Optimization
- Classroom Observation
- Instructional Strategies
- School Policies
- Child Programs
- Profit Margins
- Creative Solutions
- Youth Engagement
- Enrichment Activities
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Inspecting Facilities
- Expense Monitoring
- Community Engagement
- Professional Relationships
- Active Listening
- Childcare Requirements
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
Play & Grow Learning Center
2019.07 - 2023.11
Childcare Center Director
YMCA Of Fox Valley
2017.05 - 2019.07
Director of Christian Education
First Congregational UCC
2014.08 - 2017.05
Director of Christian Education
Congregational UCC
2007.08 - 2017.08
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kaukauna Area School District
2003.12 - 2011.08
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
UW - Green Bay
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