Misti Ahrens
Seasoned site and team leader with 20+ years in school-age and early childhood programs. Skilled in people management, scheduling, mentoring, and family communication. Dedicated to smooth daily operations, staff growth, and high-quality care.
Experienced childcare leader with a strong background in team supervision, staff training, and classroom operations. Known for coaching staff, solving problems quickly, and maintaining safe, organized, compliant learning environments.
Confident leader with extensive experience guiding classroom teams, training new staff, and supporting curriculum delivery. Strong attention to detail, documentation, and licensing standards. Focused on creating safe, well-run environments and consistent child engagement.
Professional leader ready to drive team success and exceed objectives. Proven track record in team collaboration, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and reliability. Equipped to foster productive and positive work environment while meeting changing demands.
Experienced with team management and leadership. Utilizes effective communication to motivate and guide teams. Track record of implementing strategies that enhance team performance and productivity.
Knowledgenable Assistant director . Led teams with focus on achieving goals and improving processes. Demonstrated leadership in project management and team collaboration. Utilized problem-solving and communication skills to drive success.
Professional leader prepared for this role. Proven ability to guide teams towards achieving objectives and enhancing productivity. Reliable and adaptable, fosters collaborative environment. Known for strategic planning and conflict resolution.
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.
Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Work History
Team Leader
7 Years 9 Months- Coordinated staff schedules, coverage, and assignments to maintain consistent supervision and smooth operations.
- Mentored teachers on classroom management, lesson execution, and family communication practices.
- Monitored health, safety, and licensing standards to ensure compliant, secure learning a compliant, secure learning environment..
- Monitored health, safety, and licensing standards to ensure compliant, secure learning environment.
- Reviewed daily attendance, incidents, and parent updates to maintain accurate center records.
- Supported curriculum implementation by guiding activity setup, materials preparation, and lesson readiness.
- Resolved staffing and classroom concerns quickly to minimize disruption and maintain child engagement.
- Trained new team members on center procedures, sanitation expectations, and child supervision requirements.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
School Age Site Director
5 Years 11 Months- Directed daily site operations, ensuring safe, consistent youth program delivery
- Supervised staff, coaching performance and reinforcing program standards across site
- Monitored compliance with licensing, safety, and organizational policies
- Scheduled activities, aligning staffing, space, and resources with program demands
- Coordinated family communication, strengthening engagement and responsiveness to participant needs
- Evaluated program quality, identifying improvements to support participant outcomes
- Trained team members on procedures, behavior management, and youth supervision practices
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
School Age Teacher
9 Years 7 Months- Planned engaging lesson activities supporting homework completion, enrichment, and social development.
- Implemented positive behavior guidance techniques aligned with childcare licensing and center standards.
- Supervised school-age children during before- and after-school activities, maintaining safe, structured classroom routines.
- Communicated daily updates with parents regarding child progress, concerns, and classroom participation.
- Monitored attendance, arrival, and departure procedures to ensure accurate child accountability.
- Coordinated outdoor play, snacks, and transitions to maintain smooth daily schedules.
- Mentored classroom staff on supervision practices, child engagement, and safety expectations.
- Maintained organized learning spaces and prepared materials for age-appropriate group activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions to expand students'' educational experiences beyond the classroom setting.
Education
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll all semesters all school year
Skills
Timeline
Team Leader
School Age Site Director
School Age Teacher
Pine Forest High School
Got the Joyce griffin vpk award , scored highest vpk score in the region
That I've been teaching vpk since vpk started. I am on the excellence award, and that we scored the highest in our assessment scores.