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MARIA DENISSE CALDERON

Alhambra,CA

Summary


Experienced educator with solid background in managing on-site operations, ensuring assignments timelines are met. Expert in coordinating teams and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Supervisor Manager

JOY'S CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
01.2024 - 03.2025


  • Maintained the overall goals and objectives of the Child Care Center.
  • Provided clear communication to team members regarding goals, expectations, and individual responsibilities within the project scope.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Conducted regular safety drills to ensure team preparedness in case of emergencies, prioritizing worker well-being.
  • Recruited and recommended staff replacement to the director/owner before vacancies occur.
  • Conducted staff performance evaluation 90 days and annually.
  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated training programs for new hires, enhancing team skill sets and performance.
  • Enrolled children into the program and create a plan of action to increase enrollment in each site.
  • Kept children's files and staff's files up to date and maintained them annually or as needed.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
  • Conducted staff weekly meetings and when emergency occurs (as needed).
  • Developed and implemented conflict resolution procedures.
  • Conducted all assessments, planned monthly center activities/events, managed classroom schedules and health & safety requirements.
  • Conducted parent meetings, orientations, and open houses.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Maintained license requirements for the building.
  • Completed Monthly CACFP Claims Preparation.
  • Completed Daily Meal Production Records.
  • Maintained CCTR enrollment files and children's records, keeping files up to date and current.
  • Maintained Program Quality- DRDP, ITERS/ECERS, ASQ, Title 5 Regulations.
  • Maintained open communication with families and staff.
  • Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
  • Improved employee morale through consistent leadership support, fostering a positive working environment conducive to productivity.

Site Supervisor- Indiana Site

PLAZA COMMUNITY SERVICES
05.2022 - 11.2024
  • Developed and monitored center and staff schedules.
  • Established effective relationships and communicated, both internally and externally, with people of all backgrounds and organizational levels.
  • Established and fostered a team approach and coordination of services and shared resources among centers.
  • Worked with staff and parents to plan and coordinated Family Engagement Events.
  • Oversee implementation of infant toddler or preschool curriculum, and ensured curriculum fidelity, and led teamwork to maintain quality rating by QRIS, including ITERS, ECERS and CLASS.
  • Monitored and coordinated lesson plans, child assessments, DRDP, parent teacher conferences, needs and service plans, and school readiness goals in all center classrooms.
  • Conducted monthly safety checks, fire drills and safety meetings.
  • Investigated any child or staff incidents, assuring all forms were completed and notified the appropriate authorities and/or supervisor.
  • Contributed to the collection and edit processes of correct documentation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
  • Participated in training opportunities, state sponsored meetings and committees and task forces as appropriate.
  • Worked with staff and parents to plan and coordinated Family Engagement Events.
  • Monitored and complied with applicable local, state and federal rules, regulations and standards as well as with any state and federal contracts, health, safety and licensing regulations.
  • Planned for and equipped indoor and outdoor areas to meet children's developmental and safety needs.
  • Monitored staff attendance, collected, verified and signed all staff timesheets and leave requests.
  • Monitored employee on-site file requirements and kept them secure in locked files.
  • Participated in parent teacher conferences.
  • Assisted in the fiscal management of the center by monitoring financial records, expenditures and accounts payable and receivable in a timely manner.

CDS FCCHEN Program

PLAZA COMMUNITY SERVICES
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conducted case management and evaluated progress of each FCC provider.
  • Assisted FCC providers with appropriate curriculum.
  • Provided technical assistance and support to enhance the development of FCC providers, through monthly on-site visits/virtual calls.
  • Supported the professional development of FCC providers through presenting, facilitating, and/or coordinating training.
  • Acted as a resource for FCC providers on child development, quality childcare, and professional development, as well as other related areas of need.
  • Conducted case management and evaluated progress of each FCC provider.
  • Assisted FCC providers with appropriate curriculum.
  • Shared feedback and information and helped reflect on progress.
  • Maintained current and accurate information on licensing requirements and implemented accordingly.
  • Attended the monthly Education Committee Meeting and served as the notetaker.

Toddler Lead Teacher

PLAZA COMMUNITY SERVICES
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Supervised, monitor and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
  • Planned and implemented the daily curriculum and schedule.
  • Supervised teacher assistants and substitutes.
  • Assisted supervisor as needed and assumed some responsibilities when supervisor is not present.
  • Performed care-related duties such as preparing meals, eating family-style, and assisting with rest periods with children.
  • Recorded child information and completed classroom forms and kept those forms up to date.
  • Completed DRDP and maintained portfolios.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Conducted Parent-teacher conferences and administered ASQs questionnaires.

Early Head Start Teacher II

YOUTH POLICY INSTITUTE
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Provided effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions.
  • Ensured effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment data.
  • Promoted children's progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
  • Assisted parents in identifying personal goals, developing leadership skills and planning career moves.
  • Assisted inter students to develop their professional talents and strengths while working in the classroom with teachers and students.
  • Supervised assistants during the small group activities and outdoor play.
  • Coached and mentored assigned students by utilizing research-based effective teaching strategies.
  • Maintained professionalism and a team structure; served as a role model for staff, children and parents.
  • Conducted Parent-teacher conferences and administered ASQs questionnaires.

Early Intervention Specialist

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided home-based early intervention for children birth to 3 years old based on the developmental needs of the child.
  • Elaborated lesson plans according to their developmental needs.
  • Empowered families to incorporate support strategies into their daily routines which will maximize the child's ability to participate in their environment.

Personal Care Assistant

RIGHT AT HOME
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care.
  • Provided for the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments.

Floater Teacher

PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Encouraged the maximum intellectual, social/emotional and physical growth and development of each child through language and curriculum.
  • Assisted teachers in a collaborative model of co-teaching, observation, and lesson planning to analyze and reflect on practice, promote quality instruction and positively impact student learning.
  • Assisted child development coaches during the elaboration of training for staff and participated during staff meetings as well.
  • Implemented and planned developmentally appropriate activities to build skills in literacy, numeracy and cognition through large and small group activities.
  • Recorded students and program data completely in an online database on a daily basis.
  • Conducted parent/teacher conferences and participated during IEP meetings.

Early Childhood Educator

CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER/HOPE STREET FAMILY CENTER
02.2015 - 06.2017
  • Documented learning experiences through use of weekly anecdotal notes, organization of classroom logs, and children's work samples.
  • Assisted students to build strong social-emotional, intellectual, and physical skills.
  • Ensured effective implementation of written Creative Curriculum plan.
  • Conducted parent/teacher conferences and home visits.
  • Participated during IEP meetings and monthly staff meetings as well.
  • Supervised assistant teachers and provided teaching strategies as needed.

Preschool Associate Teacher

PLAZA DE LA RAZA CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.
11.2010 - 02.2015
  • Planned and conducted lesson plans based on Creative Curriculum.
  • Conducted home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
  • Communicated daily with parents on a daily basis.
  • Assisted children with basic needs and promoted activities that facilitated them to develop their social-emotional and cognitive skills.
  • Participated during monthly staff meetings by giving presentations on different topics such as school readiness and parent involvement.

Child Life Student

WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
02.2009 - 05.2009
  • Collaborated with Child Life Specialists during physical therapies with patients.
  • Concluded assessments of patients.
  • Performed activities with patients in the playroom.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and parents during hospitalization.

Assistant Teacher

CHILDREN'S CENTER AT CALTECH
02.2008 - 05.2008
  • Arranged indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skills activities, and safety.
  • Assisted to children's basic needs.
  • Observed children's performance, behavior, social development, and emotional development, such as game, arts and crafts and storytelling.
  • Conducted activities from lesson plans under teacher's directions.

Education

Masters in Public Administration - Public Administration

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
06-2019

Master of Arts - Leadership in Early Childhood Education

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
12-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05-2010

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Center of Technology And Industrial No. 1
Mexico City
06-2000

Skills

  • Communicate clearly and effectively
  • Strong problem solver
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Knowledge of CCTR State Funded Program and CSPP Program
  • Knowledge of Title 22 and Title 5 Guidelines
  • Knowledge of CACFP Food Program
  • Knowledge of environmental assessments and class assessments
  • Coordinate and conduct Professional Development Trainings
  • Empathy, patience and positive attitude

Certification

  • Child Development Program Director Permit 03/01/2028, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • Mandated Reporter Certificate - 01/20/2025
  • Preventive Health and Safety Training Course 02/16/2024

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Site Supervisor Manager

JOY'S CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
01.2024 - 03.2025

Site Supervisor- Indiana Site

PLAZA COMMUNITY SERVICES
05.2022 - 11.2024

CDS FCCHEN Program

PLAZA COMMUNITY SERVICES
01.2021 - 05.2022

Toddler Lead Teacher

PLAZA COMMUNITY SERVICES
08.2019 - 01.2021

Early Head Start Teacher II

YOUTH POLICY INSTITUTE
11.2018 - 06.2019

Early Intervention Specialist

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
09.2018 - 12.2018

Personal Care Assistant

RIGHT AT HOME
06.2018 - 12.2018

Floater Teacher

PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2017 - 05.2018

Early Childhood Educator

CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER/HOPE STREET FAMILY CENTER
02.2015 - 06.2017

Preschool Associate Teacher

PLAZA DE LA RAZA CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.
11.2010 - 02.2015

Child Life Student

WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
02.2009 - 05.2009

Assistant Teacher

CHILDREN'S CENTER AT CALTECH
02.2008 - 05.2008

Masters in Public Administration - Public Administration

Brandman University

Master of Arts - Leadership in Early Childhood Education

Brandman University

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Center of Technology And Industrial No. 1

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