SAMANTHIA REEF LOOMIS
WHEAT RIDGE,Colorado
Summary
To gain a position where my knowledge and skills in child development and psychology will be fulfilled in working with children and families.
Department of Human Certified Child Care Director Level III ECE Professional Credential Covid-19 Vaccination and Boosters
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Resource and Referral Specialist for Child Care Innovations
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, Colorado
01.2023 - Current
- Contacting providers to update program information or vacancies
- Distribute resources and training information to childcare providers
- Produce data for reports on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Attend staff meetings and all college training for professional development
Licensed Preschool Specialist/Head Childcare Attendant/Recreation Leader
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Leading and teaching ages 2 ½-5 by writing and executing an open ended curriculum in a group setting while holding to state licensing regulations
- Spoke often with families through verbal and email methods
- Sustain safety and supervision of young children
Teacher
Pennington Preschool
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Teaching children ages 3-5 by applying the Tools of the Mind and Jefferson County Public School curriculum
- Lead large and small groups, hold parent conferences, observe and recorded individual child's development, and evaluation growth in children with the TS Gold assessment
Director
Sharp Start, LLC
Denver, Colorado
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Manage center and back state mandated rules and regulations, Coordinate staffing and scheduling, food program and menu planning, billing, interacting with parents, planning and implementing staff meetings and training sessions
- Plan and accomplish budget and grant funding
Early Childhood Teacher/Director
Explore and Discover
Denver, Colorado
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Responsible for the needs and supervision for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years practicing the Reggio Emilia curriculum, upheld state licensing requirements, meet basic needs of children, oversee office and office management, menu planning, attend board and parent meetings
Early Childhood Teacher
Family Flex
Denver, Colorado
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Structured and regulated a small group of children from ages 1 to 3 in an indoor and outdoor setting, plan and management of activities while deploying Creative Curriculum, covey daily interactions with parents including conducting parent conferences, record regular observations of children and keep on going records of them
Early Childhood Teacher/Director
Sharp Start, LLC
Arvada, Colorado
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Controlled the caring for and supervising the children and planning and implementing lessons from an open-ended curriculum
- Managed facility and upheld state authorized rules and regulations, led staffing, billing, communication with parents, plan, and attend staff meetings and training sessions
Early Childhood Teacher/Assistant Director
Kid’s In Action, Inc.
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Undertook the caring and regulation children ages 3 to 5 years, planning and guided activities for the High Scope curriculum, lead center while executing state mandated rules and regulations, operated with a small staff, held conversations daily with parents, and attend staff meetings and training sessions
Child Care Attendant/Class Supervisor
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Sustained the caring and supervision a small group of children from the ages 6 months to 8 years in an indoor and outdoor setting, plan, and management of activities in the Children’s Pavilion, accept daily fees, engagement of interactions with parents, lead and prepare activities for weekly classes
Cashier
Wal-Mart
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Performed the handling of money, counting drawers, promoted interactions with customers, and accomplished a satisfactory level of customer service
Child Care Aide/Early Childhood Teacher
The Active Learning Center
Denver, Colorado
01.1991 - 01.1997
- Administered care for children ages 2½ to 5 years, lead large and small groups of children, planning activities, ongoing partnerships with parents, directed outdoor play, occasionally prepare meals, attended staff meetings, and light housekeeping
Education
Clinical Mental Health coursework, Classes in Introduction to Counseling and Counseling Throughout the Lifespan
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development coursework, Classes in Psychology, Child Development and Social Work to obtain BA in Human Development
Metropolitan State College
Denver12-2021
Child Development coursework, Classes in Child Development, Child Health, Safety and Nutrition, Communication, Early Childhood Field, Algebra, Management and Leadership, Multicultural Dimensions of Society
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2013
Psychology Associate - Classes in Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Children with Special Needs, Sociology, Humanities, Philosophy, and additional general studies
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood01.2012
Early Childhood Education Associate - Classes in Human Relations in Early Childhood Professions, Guidance Strategies, Child Care Administration, Child Development, Intro to PC Applications, and PowerPoint
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood01.2010
Early Childhood Education Certificate - Classes in Early Childhood Education, Speech, Math and Reading
Community College of Denver
Denver01.1996
High School Diploma -
North Denver High School
Denver01.1991
Skills
- Data entry proficiency
- Organizational abilities
- Family Support
- Community Referrals
- Child Advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
References
Available on request
Volunteer Experience
- Troop leader, Girl Scouts Mile Hi Council, Denver, CO, 01/01/93, 12/31/04, Held positions for Girl Scouts Mile Hi Council as troop leader, service unit fundraising director, school coordinator, and service unit manager
- Volunteer, Pennington Elementary, Wheat Ridge, CO, 01/01/10, 12/31/16, Volunteered with class field trips, Organized Tuesday folders, Supported teachers with preparation of classroom materials, Fundraising, PTA member and PTA President
Accomplishments
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
- Large Child Care Center Director Certification
- Trainer Credential
- Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Level 6
Timeline
Childcare Resource and Referral Specialist for Child Care Innovations
Red Rocks Community College
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Preschool Specialist/Head Childcare Attendant/Recreation Leader
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
01.2018 - 01.2022
Teacher
Pennington Preschool
01.2012 - 01.2017
Director
Sharp Start, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2011
Early Childhood Teacher/Director
Explore and Discover
01.2008 - 01.2010
Early Childhood Teacher
Family Flex
01.2006 - 01.2007
Early Childhood Teacher/Director
Sharp Start, LLC
01.2003 - 01.2006
Early Childhood Teacher/Assistant Director
Kid’s In Action, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
Child Care Attendant/Class Supervisor
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
Cashier
Wal-Mart
01.1999 - 01.2000
Child Care Aide/Early Childhood Teacher
The Active Learning Center
01.1991 - 01.1997
- Large Child Care Center Director Certification
- Trainer Credential
- Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Level 6
Clinical Mental Health coursework, Classes in Introduction to Counseling and Counseling Throughout the Lifespan
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development coursework, Classes in Psychology, Child Development and Social Work to obtain BA in Human Development
Metropolitan State College
Child Development coursework, Classes in Child Development, Child Health, Safety and Nutrition, Communication, Early Childhood Field, Algebra, Management and Leadership, Multicultural Dimensions of Society
Walden University
Psychology Associate - Classes in Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Children with Special Needs, Sociology, Humanities, Philosophy, and additional general studies
Red Rocks Community College
Early Childhood Education Associate - Classes in Human Relations in Early Childhood Professions, Guidance Strategies, Child Care Administration, Child Development, Intro to PC Applications, and PowerPoint
Red Rocks Community College
Early Childhood Education Certificate - Classes in Early Childhood Education, Speech, Math and Reading
Community College of Denver
High School Diploma -
North Denver High School
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