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Michelle Krause

Wareham,MA

Summary

MA EEC Certifications: Director 1 & 2; Lead Teacher I/T, PS

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Lighthouse Learning Center
Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
09.2022 - Current

Designed and implemented engaging curriculum activities that fostered developmental growth for infants.

Collaborated with families to support children's learning and development.

Assess the development of each child.

Managed daily operations in infant classroom, tailoring schedules to meet individual student needs.

Center Director

Child Works
Holden, Massachusetts
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Coordinated staff schedules, conducted observations, and implemented curriculum for a center serving infants through school-age children.
  • Oversaw daily operations of a a childcare center, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to standards.
  • Enforced emergency care policies during COVID shutdowns and ensured compliance with regulations post-reopening.

Playgoup Leader

Worcester Family Partnership
Worcester, Massachusetts
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Planned and delivered family education activities for children from birth through kindergarten, emphasizing literacy and mathematics to foster foundational skills.
  • Supported community playgroups in Worcester by planning literacy and mathematics-focused family education activities for children from birth through kindergarten, enhancing early learning opportunities.
  • Coordinated with playgroup team to design and execute engaging special events for families, strengthening community involvement throughout the year.

Assistant Director

KinderCare Learning Centers
Framingham, Massachusetts
02.2006 - 07.2019
  • Facilitated staff scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage and mentoring, leading to improved staff performance and engagement.
  • Planned summer programming activities and special events, fostering community involvement and enriching children's experiences.
  • Managed child transitions across classrooms and daily routines.
  • Built strong partnerships with families.
  • Supported corporate campus childcare center serving 100+ children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, enhancing quality of care.

School Age Director

MetroWest YMCA
Framingham, Massachusetts
09.1998 - 01.2006
  • Developed and implemented programming for out-of-school-time needs, including before- and after-school care, school vacations, and summer sessions.
  • Coordinated multi-site afterschool program operations to ensure smooth delivery of services.
  • Managed employee payroll, budget planning, fundraising support, staff recruiting, and staff training to maintain operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Urban Studies

Worcester State Collage
Worcester, MA
12-1997

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Child assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Staff training
  • Policy compliance
  • Family collaboration

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Lighthouse Learning Center
09.2022 - Current

Center Director

Child Works
01.2020 - 02.2022

Playgoup Leader

Worcester Family Partnership
09.2019 - 05.2020

Assistant Director

KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2006 - 07.2019

School Age Director

MetroWest YMCA
09.1998 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Urban Studies

Worcester State Collage
Michelle Krause