Quelisha Thomas
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Proven leader in early childhood education, I excelled at Lapetite Daycare, enhancing staff performance and child development through effective facility and staff management. Skilled in curriculum development and parent communication, I boosted enrollment and satisfaction by 50%. My adaptability and teamwork foster continuous improvement, setting high standards in educational excellence. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Director
Lapetite Daycare
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
- Interviewed parents and children for enrollment.
- Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers, teacher assistants and kitchen staff.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
Assistant Director
Lapetite Daycare
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Two Year Old Teacher
Lapetite Academy
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Pinnacle Montessori
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Floater Teacher
Montessori @ Sundance Square
06.2010 - 03.2013
- Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Managed disciplinary actions for unacceptable behavior, working with individuals and supporting educational elements of remediation process.
- Facilitated extra-curricular activities and assemblies in collaboration with other supervisory and supporting staff.
- Gave clear instructions on homework completion and supported students both in groups and individually.
- Supported students from varying backgrounds in ways necessary for successful grade completion.
- Designed lesson plans, tailored curricula and provided special instructions to enhance existing structure.
- Counseled students needing occasional emotional support.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
Education
Everman High School
Everman, TX06.2010
Skills
- Facility Management
- Staff Management
- Parent Communication
- Child development expertise
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Support
- Employee Training
- Curriculum Planning
- Safety regulations compliance
- Program assessment
- Regulatory knowledge
- Professional ethics
- Staff hiring
- Curriculum Development
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time management abilities
- Written Communication
- Event Planning
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Multitasking
- Professional Demeanor
- Interpersonal Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Staff Supervision
- Team building
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-solving abilities
- Progress Monitoring
- Organizational Skills
Certification
Director Certification
Timeline
Daycare Director
Lapetite Daycare
05.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Director
Lapetite Daycare
02.2019 - 05.2022
Two Year Old Teacher
Lapetite Academy
04.2016 - 02.2019
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Pinnacle Montessori
05.2014 - 03.2016
Floater Teacher
Montessori @ Sundance Square
06.2010 - 03.2013
Everman High School
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