Sarah Spiker
Front Royal,VA
Summary
Skilled Childcare Center Director with a strong background in early childhood education. Proven ability to lead and manage large teams effectively, ensuring high-quality educational programs for young children. Demonstrated strengths include strategic planning, staff development, and relationship building with parents and community stakeholders. Previous roles have seen significant improvements in curriculum quality, staff retention, and center reputation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Director
Apple Dumpling Learning Center
Front Royal, VA
01.2006 - Current
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Organized and supervised staff recruitment, training and performance management.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
- Provided guidance for parents on child development issues.
- Coordinated daily activities such as meals, rest periods, outdoor playtime and learning activities.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children by providing appropriate supervision of their activities.
- Enforced rules to promote positive behavior among children under care.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss strategies for improving quality of childcare services.
- Monitored financial budgets related to childcare operations.
- Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, social workers and nutritionists to coordinate services for children in need.
- Reviewed licensing regulations regularly to maintain compliance standards.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure cleanliness and safety requirements are met.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Warren County Public Schools
Front Royal, VA
08.1998 - 12.2005
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2015
Skills
- First-aid and CPR
- Staff Management
- Child development knowledge
- Parental Communication
- Staff Training
- Licensing Regulations
- Administrative Functions
- Problem-solving abilities
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) – Council for Professional Recognition.
Timeline
Owner/Director
Apple Dumpling Learning Center
01.2006 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Warren County Public Schools
08.1998 - 12.2005
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) – Council for Professional Recognition.
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Laurel Ridge Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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