Sharon Harmon
Cleveland
Summary
Professional with focus on site management and operational efficiency. Expertise in overseeing site activities and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Known for fostering teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in conflict resolution and project planning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Administrator/Home Base Supervisor
Lorain County Community Action Agency, Head Start
06.2023 - Current
- Manage Head Start center with 13 staff and up to 60 children, maintain staff & children’s files, weekly and monthly reports, follow Head Start Standards and continue the centers 5 Star Step Up To Quality Rating
Apprentice Program Manager
Lorain County Community Action Agency, Head Start
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Develop all systems for the Apprentice Program, recruit interested participants, and provide training in all CDA areas and in classroom coaching.
Step Up To Quality Coordinator
Child Care Resource Center
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Work with Provider Services Team to provide support to Family Childcare Providers and Early Learning Centers in the topics of Infant/Toddler, Preschool and School Age with an emphasis on High Quality Childcare. Continue strong relationship with the State of Ohio Childcare Licensing Department
Infant Toddler Specialist
Child Care Resource Center
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Support Infant/Toddler educators in the development of their understanding of responsive, High Quality care. Provide Professional Development in the area of Infant/Toddler development and education.
Managing Director
Murtis Taylor Child Enrichment Center
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Managing Director over three Child Care Enrichments Programs. Developed and opened new program. Manages staff
UPK Coordinator/Assistant Director
YWCA Early Learning Center
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Developed position, data input for UPK children using COPA system, maintain staff and children’s files, prepare monthly reports for UPK billing and develop a UPK Parent Group
Center Director
Bethlehem Family Childcare Center
04.2011 - 09.2012
- Managed Faith Based center with 12 staff and 96 children, update and follow center policies and procedures, responsible for county billing and CACFP, maintain staff and child files, weekly and monthly reports and prepare center budget
Center Director
Tiny Town Academy
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Manage 8 staff and 60 children, county billing, CACFP billing, maintain staff and children’s files, weekly reports and daily communications with staff and families
Center Director
Childtime Learning Center
11.2003 - 08.2009
- Managed corporate center with 20 staff and 110 children, maintain staff children’s files, weekly and monthly reports, maintain center budget, achieved NECPA Accreditation and Step Up To Quality
Education
BA - Early Children Education – Focus on Infant/Toddler Development
University of Cincinnati
12-2015
AA - Early Childhood Education
Cuyahoga County Community College
06-1998
Skills
- Knowledge of Step Up TO Quality Standards for the State of Ohio
- Knowledge of the State of Ohio Licensing Rules and Regulations
- Ability to develop strong relationships
- Self-starter
- 7 years of Technical Assistance support
- Provide trainings and Cohort Group Support
- Strong computer skills and knowledge in several data collection programs
Timeline
Site Administrator/Home Base Supervisor
Lorain County Community Action Agency, Head Start
06.2023 - Current
Apprentice Program Manager
Lorain County Community Action Agency, Head Start
01.2022 - 06.2023
Step Up To Quality Coordinator
Child Care Resource Center
09.2019 - 01.2022
Infant Toddler Specialist
Child Care Resource Center
06.2015 - 09.2019
Managing Director
Murtis Taylor Child Enrichment Center
12.2014 - 04.2015
UPK Coordinator/Assistant Director
YWCA Early Learning Center
10.2012 - 11.2014
Center Director
Bethlehem Family Childcare Center
04.2011 - 09.2012
Center Director
Tiny Town Academy
01.2010 - 03.2011
Center Director
Childtime Learning Center
11.2003 - 08.2009
AA - Early Childhood Education
Cuyahoga County Community College
BA - Early Children Education – Focus on Infant/Toddler Development
University of Cincinnati
ACTIVITIES
Certified trainer in The Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC). Certified trainer for Zero to Three Critical Competencies. Certified CDA Professional Development Specialist to conduct CDA Verification Visits on behalf of The Council for Professional Development