Michelle Thornton
Kennewick
Summary
Results-driven Professional with extensive experience in early childhood education and staff management at KinderCare Learning Centers. Expertise in curriculum planning and community engagement, ensuring high-quality educational experiences. Proven ability to support special needs children while maintaining compliance with established standards. Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills enhance operational efficiency in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
Richland, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced early childhood education through effective curriculum development and implementation.
- Trained staff in child development and classroom management best practices.
- Engaged families to address children's needs and strengthen community involvement.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations, maintaining program safety and quality standards.
- Optimized operational efficiency by coordinating staff schedules and resource allocation.
- Executed successful events like book fairs and parent-teacher conferences.
Factory Production Worker
Vestas Blades Windsor
Fort Collins, CO
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently and accurately.
- Adhered to safety protocols, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes and safety practices.
- Monitored production line performance, identifying areas for improvement.
- Operated cranes to transport materials efficiently across job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate lifting plans and workflows effectively.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN02-2026
High School Diploma -
David Douglas High School
Portland, OR06-2008
Skills
- Staff management
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Student records management
- Financial management
- Team operations
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Early childhood education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum planning
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Special needs support
Certification
- CPR Adult/Child/Infant
- Food Handlers
Timeline
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2023 - Current
Factory Production Worker
Vestas Blades Windsor
02.2018 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
David Douglas High School