Rose Fish
Bostic,NC
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director/Owner with 25 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet NC licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GEAR UP PART-TIME TUTOR
East Middle School
03.2023 - Current
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for group tutoring sessions, accommodating the diverse needs of participating students and their families.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Owner/Director
Kid's Kingdom LLC
07.2006 - Current
- As owner and director, I oversee the daily operations of the facility
- Direct and guide a team of employees to implement and improve quality care and education
- Provide excellent communication skills with families to help meet the developmental needs of their children
- Ensure State compliance and sanitation regulations are met
- Perform record keeping duties
- Check inventory and order food and supplies
- Strive to create a healthy and safe work environment for the children and staff.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Proactively identified areas of risk within the organization implemented necessary safeguards mitigating any potential negative impact on the business.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Fostered an environment promoting continuous improvement empowering employees to identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Family Childcare Home Owner
Heaven's Treasures Childcare
07.1998 - 07.2006
- Owner of a small home center that was licensed for 12 children with one other employee.
Shipping and Receiving
Watts Regulator
05.1986 - 07.1998
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with a forklift
- Checked and counted merchandise for accurate number of supplies on the invoice
- Checked for any damages on the merchandise
- Kept audited records of inventory in stock
- Pulled orders to take to the assembly lines.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving functions.
- Handled shipping and receiving functions for branch.
- Accurately logged all daily shipping and receiving orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Isothermal Community College
05.2001 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies with a Concentration in Early Care and Education
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 05.2018 - 05.2021
Skills
Business Development and Profit and loss analysis
Hiring and Staffing
Sufficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Management
Budget Planning
Record Keeping
Documentation for children’s activities and developmental stages
Timeline
GEAR UP PART-TIME TUTOR
East Middle School
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies with a Concentration in Early Care and Education
University of North Carolina Greensboro
05.2018 - 05.2021
Owner/Director
Kid's Kingdom LLC
07.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Isothermal Community College
05.2001 - 05.2013
Family Childcare Home Owner
Heaven's Treasures Childcare
07.1998 - 07.2006
Shipping and Receiving
Watts Regulator
05.1986 - 07.1998