Michele Slater
Danville,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in early childhood education and human resources management. Proven track record in curriculum development and program coordination, fostering engaging learning environments. Exceptional interpersonal skills and expertise in recruitment drive successful team building and organizational growth. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes and community partnerships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private Client
Livermore, CA
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Provided nurturing care and supervision for children, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote child development and learning.
- Assisted with daily routines including meal preparation, bathing, and transportation to activities.
Program Coordinator/Early Childhood Lead Teacher
MVLA Union High School District/MVLA Adult School
Mountain View, CA
08.2011 - 07.2018
- Responsible for program coordination and daily management of a preschool child development program and an infant/toddler teen parent program.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum that supported all learning styles.
- Taught and applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning for ages 0-5 years.
- Experience working with diverse populations and being sensitive to family needs.
- Provided a safe environment that nurtured and encouraged learning.
- Taught weekly parent education classes.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Organized education events and workshops.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Assisted with grant writing efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
- Responsible for managing staff and volunteers.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
Human Resources Manager
Kidango
Danville, CA
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Spearheaded successful recruitment campaigns, attracting top-tier talent to fill key company positions.
- Managed the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, interviewing and assisting with candidate selection.
- Knowledge of federal, state employment laws, compensation and benefit administration.
- Maintained relationships with colleges, employment agencies and community programs.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Responsible for employee onboarding. Prepared offer letters, new hire packets, conducted orientation and sexual harassment prevention training.
- Coordinated company-wide training programs to enhance workforce skills and promote professional growth.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA06-1994
Associate of Science - Child Development
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA06-1992
Skills
- Human Resource Management
- Hiring and Recruitment
- Early Childhood Educator
- Curriculum Development
- Program Management
- Training Coordination
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft
- Site Supervisor Permit
- CPR/First Aide
- team leadership
- activity planning
- external partnership building
- creative problem solving
- Schedule management
Timeline
Nanny
Private Client
08.2020 - 06.2023
Program Coordinator/Early Childhood Lead Teacher
MVLA Union High School District/MVLA Adult School
08.2011 - 07.2018
Human Resources Manager
Kidango
08.2006 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University - East Bay
Associate of Science - Child Development
Napa Valley College