Miranda Cremeens
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
- Highly organized and dependable professional skilled in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven track record of meeting team goals through willingly assuming additional responsibilities. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with high accuracy.
- Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
Riverside Educational Center
05.2023 - Current
- Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests
- Maintain digital and electronic records of employees
- Serve as a point of contact with benefit vendors and administrators
- Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts
- Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation
- Assist with performance management procedures
- Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas
- Coordinate training sessions
- Perform onboarding and update records of new staff
- Produce and submit reports on general HR activity
- Assist in termination paperwork and exit interviews
- Assists and manages payroll deductions
- Follow timely exit procedure for inactivating staff
- Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.
Director
City of Grand Junction
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Recruit, orient, and retain adequate qualified staff
- Conduct pre-employment interviews
- Assist with new employee paperwork, i.e., offer letters, I-9 documentation, Direct Deposit, etc
- Communicate and work with City HR department
- Child care billing
- Create monthly child staff schedules
- Create monthly newsletters
- Conduct monthly staff meetings
- Conduct staff evaluations
- Conduct classroom observations
- Help facilitate coaching for educators
- Attend City meetings
- Communicate with all City departments
- Help in creating yearly budget
- Maintain compliance will local, state, & federal policies
- Office duties including answering phones, emails, use of Microsoft programs, New World for finances & other various computer programs
- Conduct center tours for incoming students
- Plan and implement family engagement activities throughout the year
- Create monthly staff schedules
- Development of educational programs and standards in accordance with ECE licensing
- Ensure all required staff training is completed upon hire and annually
- Maintain bookkeeping
- Ensure compliance with Office of Early Childhood Rules & Regulations
- Maintain clear communication with staff and families
- Maintain professional communication with entities associated in the early childhood field in Mesa County/Colorado
- Develop monthly snack calendars.
Director
Mesa County School District 51- R-5 Young Parent Program
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Development of educational programs and standards in accordance with ECE licensing and Early Learning Ventures standards
- Develop training and workshops for young parents throughout the year
- Develop staff schedule to accommodate two home visits per family per year to discuss concerns and set goals
- Assist in the hiring of staff
- Ensure all required staff training is completed upon hire and annually
- Administer record keeping
- Support young parents in their needs as they navigate parenthood
- Give guidance on parenting tips and early childhood development to young parents
- Ensure compliance with Office of Early Childhood Rules & Regulations
- Ensure compliance with CACFP
- Ensure compliance with Early Learning Ventures standards
- Maintain clear communication with staff and families
- Create monthly young parent class schedules
- Assist in lesson plans that meet the specific needs and interests of all infants and toddlers in our program
- Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment
- Support staff health and wellness by creating a positive work environment
- Be a support and role model for staff, young parents, and children
- Maintain professional communication with entities associated in the early childhood field in Mesa County/Colorado
- Develop monthly meal calendars for infants & toddlers
- Ensure all required staff training is completed upon hire and annually
- Conduct interviews for potential employees and conduct employee evaluations twice per year
- Conduct tours and managed marketing
- Billing of parental payments and CCCAP parental fees.
Director
Christian Community Schools, Grand Junction
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Conduct pre-employment interviews
- Assist with new employee paperwork, i.e., offer letters, I-9 documentation, Direct Deposit, etc
- Recruit, orient, and retain adequate staff
- Development of educational programs and standards in accordance with ECE licensing and Early Learning Ventures standards
- Develop training and workshops for young parents throughout the year
- Develop Monthly Meal Calendars for Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers
- Maintain clear communication with staff and families
- Ensure compliance with Office of Early Childhood Rules & Regulations
- Ensure compliance with CACFP
- Ensure compliance with Early Learning Ventures standards
- Maintain professional communication with entities associated in the early childhood field in Mesa County/Colorado
- Assist in lesson plans that meet the specific needs and interests of all infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in our program
- Be a support and role model for staff and children.
Preschool Teacher
Eagle View Learning Center, Grand Junction
08.2015 - 10.2016
Preschool teacher, School age teacher, toddler teacher
GJ Leadership Academy, Grand Junction
10.2014 - 08.2015
Preschool teacher, toddler teacher, and infant teacher
Grand Valley Child Care,Grand Junction
08.2013 - 10.2014
Infant teacher
Christian Community Schools, Grand Junction
08.2012 - 12.2012
toddler teacher
Step by Step Learning Center, Grand Junction
03.2012 - 08.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Human Resource Management
Colorado Technical University
11.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction
Grand Junction05.2021
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Maintaining safety
- Classroom Organization
- Goal Setting
- Child Development
- Relationship Building
- Data Entry
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Training development
- Recruiting
- Diversity and Inclusion
Personal Information
Title: Early Childhood Director & HR Generalist
Awards
- National Director's Credential
- SHRM member (working on becoming SHRM certified)
- 4.0 GPA
Certification
- Colorado Public Notary Certified
- National Director Certification
Timeline
HR Generalist
Riverside Educational Center
05.2023 - Current
Director
City of Grand Junction
04.2022 - 05.2023
Director
Mesa County School District 51- R-5 Young Parent Program
01.2018 - 04.2022
Director
Christian Community Schools, Grand Junction
10.2016 - 01.2018
Preschool Teacher
Eagle View Learning Center, Grand Junction
08.2015 - 10.2016
Preschool teacher, School age teacher, toddler teacher
GJ Leadership Academy, Grand Junction
10.2014 - 08.2015
Preschool teacher, toddler teacher, and infant teacher
Grand Valley Child Care,Grand Junction
08.2013 - 10.2014
Infant teacher
Christian Community Schools, Grand Junction
08.2012 - 12.2012
toddler teacher
Step by Step Learning Center, Grand Junction
03.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Human Resource Management
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction