Michele Chaney

Work History

Executive Director Youth

N.O.W

501(c)3 Provided no-fee tutoring and homework help, social and recreational activities, enrichment classes, mentoring, summer programming and a safe space to 150 Latinx youth annually facing barriers to success
Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base
Updated and maintained donor and contact database on consistent basis
Wrote and/or supervised writing for all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies
Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public
Developed comprehensive performance reports for grant reporting
Developed innovative events and marketing strategies to facilitate organization's recognition and expansion
Interviewed, trained, supervised and motivated staff members and volunteer base to achieve optimal productivity.

Family Childcare Home Specialist

Head Start

06.2017 - 12.2017

Oversight of 11 day care homes with routine monitoring of comprehensive child development services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
These services included health, safety, nutrition, social-emotional
Monitored implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum system, and provided on-site assistance with children as needed
Ensured compliance with Department of Social Services Licensing and National Head Start Performance Standards
Implemented effective record keeping and reporting systems with deadlines
Conducted developmental screenings, handling and reporting data, and assisting with referrals for services as needed
Participated in trainings, meetings, program evaluations and coaching component.
Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.

Director of Preschool

Discovery Preschool and Family Center

04.2015 - 05.2017

Assisted owner with successful launch of innovative high, quality Reggio preschool environment
Oversight of staffing, materials and program food while maintaining responsibility for all the daily operational, and administrative needs of the preschool
Created procedures, licensing documentation and training materials for start-up program and implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Supervised parent teacher conferences
Conducted semi-annual staff evaluations
Communicated with families from initial sales point, through enrollment and admission procedures. Contact person for all on-going communications with over 70 families
Maintained staff and each child's records to be licensing compliant. Menu planning, tuition records, purchasing and budgeting of expenses
Collaborated with owner to support vision of Reggio Emilia inspired school and school practices
Worked in all teacher roles as needed to support functioning of program.
Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.

Visitor, Instructor

Head Start Foster and Homeless

04.2014 - 04.2015

Home”, Early, Conducted Early Childhood Education based weekly visits with caseload
Provided, scheduled, and facilitated socials, field trips and parent meetings
Conducted developmental screenings and assessments of children
Communicated effectively with clients and managers
Maintained accurate records, documentation, files, and budget
Evaluated family needs and provided appropriate instruction, referrals to community resources, and communication to meet goals
Maintained communication with program managers for assessments
Caseload experience with foster, low-income, recovery and homeless family members
English as a Second Language (ESL)

Head Start

10.2010 - 04.2014

Conducted intake interviews, administered tests, and maintained up-to-date student records
Developed curriculum and presented daily lesson plans for multi -level adult ESL classes
Taught lessons encompassing a range of skills, and activities in the modalities of speaking, writing, and listening using multi-media resources in the classroom
Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approaches to create interesting, and interactive lesson plans
Conducted small group, and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
Facilitated parental involvement and E.C.E discussions via the use of selected curriculum
Provided referrals and resources for parents
Supervised classroom volunteers.

In-Home Nanny

Neerdaels Family

01.2009 - 01.2014

Family assistance in maintenance of household, staff and caretaker for child.
Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Preschool Teacher

Treehouse Daycare And Preschool

01.2004 - 01.2005

Operated licensed home daycare for preschool children.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Assisted and supervised 6 children
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.

Intervention ESL instructor

Live Oak School District

04.2000 - 12.2000

Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Executive Director Youth

Family Childcare Home Specialist

Director of Preschool

Visitor, Instructor

In-Home Nanny

Preschool Teacher

Intervention ESL instructor

Education

M.A. Ed -

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

TESL Certification -

30 Units Early Childhood Education -

Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology

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