Michelle Wassum
Quakertown,PA
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director with 10 plus years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Pennsylvania licensing standards resulting in, successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Development Manager
Community Services for Children
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Led staff training sessions, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to educational standards.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in improved efficiency in daily center activities.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns, promoting positive relationships and communication within the community.
- Implemented data-driven assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting curriculum plans accordingly to maximize learning potential effectively.
- Served as a liaison between teachers, parents, administration, ensuring clear lines of communication about student progress or any issues that arose during the course of care provision at the childcare center.
- Led team meetings to discuss challenges, share best practices, and set goals for continuous improvement.
- Assisted in hiring, training, and mentoring new staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
Childcare Center Assistant Director
Schoolhouse Learning Center
03.2010 - 04.2023
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ECE And Elementary Education
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA12.2000
Skills
- Program Optimization
- Constructive Feedback
- Inspecting Facilities
- Childcare Requirements
- Staff Hiring
- Compliance Monitoring
- Annual Evaluations
- Fostering Positive Environment
- Classroom Observation
- Team Meetings
- Service Quality
- Support Teachers
Timeline
Early Childhood Development Manager
Community Services for Children
06.2023 - 11.2025
Childcare Center Assistant Director
Schoolhouse Learning Center
03.2010 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - ECE And Elementary Education
Holy Family University