Melissa OBrien
Deltona,Fl
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Director with a proven track record at Kinderoo Preschool, excelling in staff management and parental engagement. Highly skilled in safety regulations compliance, I fostered a positive environment that reduced turnover and enhanced family satisfaction. Bilingual communicator committed to nurturing children's growth through innovative program assessment and effective teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Director
Kinderoo Preschool
389 Spring Oaks Blvd. Altamonte Springs, Fl.32714
09.2021 - Current
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- 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.
- Established strong relationships with parents through open communication and regular updates on child progress.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant licensing requirements by maintaining detailed documentation and submitting timely reports as necessary.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Mentored team members to foster professional growth and enhance overall staff performance.
- Maintained accurate records of child attendance, medical information, and emergency contacts in compliance with state regulations.
- Improved parent satisfaction rates by addressing concerns promptly and implementing feedback-driven improvements.
- Conducted regular safety audits, ensuring a secure environment for children and staff alike.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Reduced staff turnover rate by cultivating a positive work environment through team-building activities and open communication channels.
Childcare Center Director
Smart Start Academy
1883 S Volusia Ave. Orange City, Fl.32763
05.2012 - 08.2021
- Reduced staff turnover rate by cultivating a positive work environment through team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to track student progress, attendance, health information, and other pertinent data efficiently.
- Managed budgetary allocations effectively, minimizing unnecessary expenses while ensuring adequate resources for center operations.
- Oversaw compliance with state licensing regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of requirements and addressing any areas needing improvement promptly.
- Evaluated curriculum regularly to ensure alignment with current educational standards and best practices in early childhood education.
- Implemented safety procedures and protocols to maintain a secure environment for both children and staff members.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs, fostering strong partnerships and enhancing overall family satisfaction.
- Adapted staffing schedules to accommodate fluctuating enrollment numbers, maintaining appropriate child-to-staff ratios while optimizing resource allocation.
- Continuously assessed program quality by observing classroom activities, reviewing lesson plans, and gathering feedback from both staff and parents.
- Mentored new hires during onboarding process, facilitating smooth integration into the childcare center team dynamics.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Lead VPK Teacher
Learning Bridge Academy
2411 E Graves Ave. Orange City, Fl 32763
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on teaching methods and early childhood education research findings.
- Reduced disciplinary issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Increased attendance rates through proactive outreach to families experiencing challenges or barriers to attending school regularly.
- Boosted parent involvement through regular communication regarding student progress and upcoming events.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring progress and academic growth.
- Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Key West High School
Key West Florida06-1994
Skills
- Safety regulations compliance
- Staff hiring
- Administrative functions
- Staff management
- Staff supervision
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Enrollment procedures
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Self motivation
- Health and safety regulations
- Task prioritization
- Parental communication
- Relationship building
- CPR certified
- First aid certification
- Staff training
- Bilingual communication
Certification
Level II Director's Credential VPK Endorsed
Florida Staff Credential
MMCI Training
CPR/First Aid Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Childcare Director
Kinderoo Preschool
09.2021 - Current
Childcare Center Director
Smart Start Academy
05.2012 - 08.2021
Lead VPK Teacher
Learning Bridge Academy
09.2009 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Key West High School