Sandra Nambo
Hollister,Ca
Summary
Seasoned Center Supervisor with background in managing daily operations, coordinating staff schedules, and implementing company standards. Possess strong skills in communication, leadership, and problem-solving that have consistently improved center efficiency. Demonstrated ability to foster a positive work environment and to drive team performance. Made significant impact by successfully enhancing service delivery standards and exceeding operational targets in previous role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher
CDI Head Start Serving Santa Cruz County
Watsonville, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet needs of young children
- Developed and monitored center and staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage and support for programs
- Ensures center follows all of the Active Supervision strategies
- Responsible for monthly safety checks, fire drills and safety meetings as well as updating the Safety log
- Plans for and equips indoor and outdoor areas to meet children's developmental and safety needs
- Monitored compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring adherence to contracts and health and safety licensing standards.
- Provides guidance and oversight to staff through monitoring
- Facilitated positive community presence through networking opportunities, enhancing volunteer participation and raising educational awareness of program needs
- Attended IFSP/IEP meetings upon request
- Assist in the identification, purchase and annual inventory of center supplies and equipment in accordance with budget
- Understand Head Start Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations
Head Start/ Early Head Start Manager
Encompass Community Services, Child Development Services
Watsonville, Ca
08.2021 - 10.2025
- Recruit, hire, and orient new staff to ensure job success (train and supervise staff
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with Head Start performance standards and regulations.
- Providing leadership to promote individualized, interdisciplinary services strategies for families
- Maintained up-to-date records and documentation for children's files within deadlines.
- Planning and coordination of class activities with staff team and liaison with other managers and sites
- Led efforts to promote individualized, interdisciplinary service strategies for families.
- Demonstrate good judgment and problem-solving skills; seek assistance when needed; exercise discretion when speaking of clients (families) and colleagues
- Managed phone communications with clients, addressing inquiries and providing information.
Education
BA Degree - Child and Adolescent Development
San Jose State University
San Jose, CAAS Degree - Liberal Arts
Cabrillo Community College
Aptos, CaHigh School Diploma -
Pajaro Valley High School
Watsonville, CaSkills
- Organizational skills, public speaking, Bilingual communication, general computer skills, Analytical skills,
- Analytical skills
- Student engagement
- Bilingual communication
- general computer skills
- Leadership mentoring
- public speaking
- Adaptability and creativity
Additional Information
- Adult and Pediatric (child and baby) CPR/ First Aid
- Child Development Site Supervisor Permit Valid: 9/30/2022 to 10/01/2027
- Cabrillo- classes taken
- Spring 2016- Administration and Supervision of Children's Program (B)
- Fall 2016- Supervising Adults in the Childcare Setting
- Spring 2017- Administration and Supervision of Children's Program (A)
Timeline
Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher
CDI Head Start Serving Santa Cruz County
01.2026 - Current
Head Start/ Early Head Start Manager
Encompass Community Services, Child Development Services
08.2021 - 10.2025
BA Degree - Child and Adolescent Development
San Jose State University
AS Degree - Liberal Arts
Cabrillo Community College
High School Diploma -
Pajaro Valley High School