Shawneequa Drummond
Greenville,SC
Summary
Experienced childcare professional with over a decade of hands-on experience in early childhood education and daycare management. Proven expertise in leading diverse teams, developing age-appropriate curricula, and providing a nurturing environment that supports children's growth and development. Adept at managing both center-based and in-home daycare settings. Over 10 years of expertise in childcare center administration. Directed creative programming and administrative staff for daycare center serving 30 plus children. Highly effective at increasing efficiency through creating organized systems of information. Capable childcare provider bringing demonstrated success in motivating staff and optimizing program operations across 10 year history of accomplishment in education. Experienced in organizing facilities, supplies and educators to handle wide-ranging needs. Highly organized, resourceful and forward-thinking leader. Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of childcare environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections. Trains and supervises staff, sets instructional objectives and builds rapport with parents. Brings 10 plus years of experience in roles of similar capacity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Daycare Owner
Self-Employed
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Operated a successful in-home daycare, providing high-quality care and education for children of various ages.
- Reduced incidences of behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations for conduct within the facility.
- Monitored safety protocols regularly, keeping up-to-date with industry best practices in risk management.
- Evaluated individual student needs, creating customized learning plans to support growth and development effectively.
- Streamlined administrative processes, enabling efficient record-keeping and billing systems.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents, building trust and encouraging involvement in their child''s development process.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to state licensing regulations and standards.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction through open communication channels and regular updates on child progress.
- Managed budgets responsibly while maintaining high-quality resources for children''s daily use at the facility.
- Developed curriculum for various age groups, ensuring appropriate educational and recreational activities.
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Rainbow Childcare
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Designed and delivered engaging educational activities for toddlers, focusing on developmental milestones.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Lead Infant Teacher
Kids R Kids Daycare
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided high-quality care and education for infants, including individualized attention and developmental support.
- Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Contributed to the emotional growth of infants by providing consistent support, care, and encouragement.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Enhanced overall classroom management efficiency by streamlining processes such as attendance tracking, diaper changes, snack distribution, and activity setup.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical development among infants through daily exercise routines and fine motor skill-building activities.
- Managed inventory of classroom supplies, ensuring all necessary materials were readily available for planned activities and lessons.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for infants by adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Created sensory-rich learning experiences for infants, fostering curiosity and exploration in a controlled environment.
- Improved cognitive abilities in infants by introducing foundational concepts like shapes, colors, numbers, and letters through interactive playtime sessions.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Director
Little Stars Daycare
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed day-to-day operations of the daycare center, including staff supervision, scheduling, and facility maintenance.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Revolutionized customer service protocols, significantly improving customer satisfaction ratings.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Greenville Tech
Greenville, Sc05.2026
Skills
- Child Development and Early Education
- Program Development and Implementation
- Staff Management and Training
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Parent and Community Engagement
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Regulatory Compliance and Safety Standards
- Patience and Empathy
- Parent Communication
- Creativity and Innovation
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum Planning
- Facility Management
- Nutrition knowledge
- Special Needs Support
- Activity Coordination
- Budgeting and finance
- Special Needs Care
- Community Networking
- Facility Maintenance
- Financial Oversight
- Nutrition planning
- Staff recruitment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Enrollment procedures
- Relationship Building
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Staff Evaluation
- Staff Supervision
- Time management abilities
- Written Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
In-Home Daycare Owner
Self-Employed
01.2017 - 01.2024
Lead Toddler Teacher
Rainbow Childcare
01.2016 - 01.2017
Lead Infant Teacher
Kids R Kids Daycare
01.2014 - 01.2016
Director
Little Stars Daycare
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Greenville Tech
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