Samantha Laster
Keller
Summary
Experienced and self-motivated Campus Director with 14 years of progressive leadership with Learning Care Group. Skilled in team development, family engagement, and maintaining compliance with state licensing standards. Brings a solution-focused approach to challenges and a deep commitment to the well being and growth of every child and family served.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Director
Learning Care Group
03.2023 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of daily operations including staff management, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
- Conducts thoughtful analyses of operating statements, school statistics, personnel reports, enrollment information, and other data. Maintains accurate financial accounting of school operations and protects company assets and assumes full Profit and Loss accountability for the School.
- Conducts engaging tours with prospective families; converts marketing strategies to higher student headcount by regularly corresponding, verbally or via e-mail with prospective families regarding curriculum, cost, and other questions.
- Successfully managed and maintained full compliance with the CACFP ensuring accurate record-keeping, timely monthly claim submissions, and strong audit performance.
Associate Director
Learning Care Group
06.2017 - 03.2023
- Manage 15 employees labor and training schedules, and oversee office management, purchasing and inventory.
- Conduct tours for prospective parents and enroll new families.
- Create and implement local marketing plans to drive enrollment.
- Ensure licensing standards are met and assist in the accreditation process for the center.
- Mentor staff and ensure curriculum implementation.
- Recruit, select and retain quality staff.
Team Lead
Learning Care Group
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Created fun and interactive learning experiences with children ages 5-12.
- Implemented curriculum and followed all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure a safe environment for every child.
- Communicated and built relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child.
- Responsible for daily bus checks to ensure safety.
- Completed weekly food order and kept accurate food counts in compliance with the CACFP
Lead Teacher
Learning Care Group
10.2011 - 06.2016
- Created educational and interactive lesson plans for the Early Preschool Classroom.
- Managed a classroom of 11 children and implemented curriculum, while following all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure a safe environment for every child.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences bi-annually to review progress of achieved milestones.
- Received District Teacher of the Year in 2016
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2027
Skills
- Time Management & Organizational Skills
- Strong Written, Verbal and Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical problem solving
- Self-Motivated
- Staff Training & Policy Implementation
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Notary Public
- District Teacher of the Year
Certification
- Texas Directors License
Timeline
Campus Director
Learning Care Group
03.2023 - Current
Associate Director
Learning Care Group
06.2017 - 03.2023
Team Lead
Learning Care Group
06.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Teacher
Learning Care Group
10.2011 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tarrant County College
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