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Lisa Carpenter

Inwood,WV

Summary

Compassionate Childcare Director with significant experience in managing childcare facilities. Staff training, budget management, and ensuring adherence to state regulations. Demonstrated strength in enhancing the learning environment for children while maintaining a safe and nurturing setting. Consistently made positive changes by implementing innovative teaching strategies and fostering strong relationships with parents and staff.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

Step Ahead Preschool
Martinsburg , WV
05.1997 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of the childcare center, including overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the center to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
  • Provided guidance, support, and training to teachers on classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure it meets safety standards set by local authorities.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medical records, incident reports.
  • Oversaw staff performance evaluations and provided feedback when necessary.
  • Monitored budgets related to staffing costs, supplies expenses, program fees.
  • Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
05-1993

High School Diploma -

Musselman High School
Inwood, WV
05-1988

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • Hiring and Retention
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Professional ethics
  • Fostering positive environment
  • Compliance procedures
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Staff hiring
  • Safety regulations compliance
  • Classroom Management
  • Staff Training
  • Teach classes
  • Parental Communication
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Staff Supervision
  • Support teachers
  • Policy Implementation
  • Child Development
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • CPR Certified

Certification

  • Health and Safety Certificate 2019
  • Child Abuse Training 2022
  • NAEYC Ethical Conduct 2023
  • Food Protection Manager 2022
  • Learn 2 Serve Food Safety Management Training 2021
  • WV Stars Level VII 2023
  • First Aid and CPR 2023
  • Medication Administration 2022

Timeline

Director

Step Ahead Preschool
05.1997 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Shepherd University

High School Diploma -

Musselman High School

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