Sabrina Benish
Wonewoc,WI
Summary
Offers extensive knowledge of child development and education. Skilled in creating and managing programs to create safe, secure and nurturing environment for children. Experienced in successful staff management and program development. Diligent Childcare Director with 18 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Wisconsin 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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Administrator
Kids Korner Child Care Center
09.2006 - Current
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
Child Care Center Teacher
Kids Korner Child Care Center
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- 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.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- 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.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Orderfiller
Lands' End
08.2003 - 09.2005
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WIHigh School Diploma -
Wonewoc Center Schools
WonewocSkills
- Teach Classes
- Construction Techniques
- Team Meetings
- Parent and Student Communication
- Educational Settings
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Annual Evaluations
- Microsoft Applications
- Staff Evaluations
- Expense Monitoring
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Cost-Effective Programming
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Word
- Sales Expertise
- Customer Relations
- Account Management
- Order Processing
- Recordkeeping Strengths
- Administrative Support
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Records Preparation
- Customer Service
- Professional Telephone Demeanor
- Schedule Mastery
Timeline
Child Care Administrator
Kids Korner Child Care Center
09.2006 - Current
Child Care Center Teacher
Kids Korner Child Care Center
09.2005 - 09.2006
Orderfiller
Lands' End
08.2003 - 09.2005
Early Childhood Education
Viterbo University
High School Diploma -
Wonewoc Center Schools
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