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Rhonda Mallory-Burns

Southfield,MI

Summary

Results-driven professional highly experienced in Early Childhood environments. Natural leader and operational problem-solver successful at maintaining budgets, overseeing staff and optimizing program operations. Effectively leverage interpersonal communication skills to develop long-lasting relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director

Development Centers
Detroit, MI
07.2014 - Current
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
  • Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
  • Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
  • Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
  • Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.

Education

Master of Arts - In Teaching With Specialty in Early Childhood

Madonna University
Livonia, MI
07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

Madonna University
Livonia, MI
12.2001

Skills

  • Staff Recruitment
  • Program Development
  • Funds Allocation
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Team Building
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dependable and Responsible

Accomplishments

  • Consistently maintained required 10% services to children with Disability the last five years.
  • Led team to achieve Great Start Quality five star rating and recognized for the State of Michigan Child Day Care Licensing
  • Appointed to Michigan Head Start Association, Board of Directors
  • Active Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Certification

  • CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) certified observer Feb. 2023

Timeline

Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director

Development Centers
07.2014 - Current

Master of Arts - In Teaching With Specialty in Early Childhood

Madonna University

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

Madonna University
Rhonda Mallory-Burns