Shelley Strickland
Middletown,DE
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Director is known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in staff management, program development, and regulatory compliance to ensure optimal operational standards. Excellent in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to effectively navigate challenges and foster supportive learning environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Director
Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center
Bear, DE
02.2016 - 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.
- Provided guidance for parents on child development issues.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Enforced rules to promote positive behavior among children under care.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children by providing appropriate supervision of their activities.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss strategies for improving quality of childcare services.
- 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.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
Early Childhood Teacher
Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center
Bear, DE
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Planned, implemented, and supervised a licensed preschool program for a classroom of 12 four-year-old children.
- Creation, preparation, and implementation of weekly curriculum and daily lesson plans.
- Daily communication with parents/caregivers, with the goal of educational partnership, discussion of progress, academic and developmental milestones, as well as the holistic well-being of the child.
- Collaboration with other teachers and administration to ensure student success.
Enforced all administration policies and regulations governing childcare. - Crafted a safe and nurturing environment.
Instock Supervisor
Walmart
Middletown , DE
06.2008 - 12.2013
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock was maintained.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Managed the loading and unloading process for all deliveries.
- Inspected warehouse operations to ensure the accuracy of procedures and safety regulations were followed.
- Ensured compliance with company policies related to product handling and safety protocols.
- Provided leadership by setting a positive example for staff members in terms of attitude and work ethic.
- Conducted performance reviews for staff members to identify areas for improvement.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or delivery issues promptly.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper storage techniques, order fulfillment methods, and safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Human Services
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09-2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2017
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Program assessment
- Safety regulations compliance
- Administrative Functions
- Cost-effective programming
- Compliance procedures
- Fostering positive environment
- Staff Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Staff hiring
- Relationship Building
- Quality Control
- Effective Communication
- Reporting and documentation
- Staff recruitment
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Child Development
- Support teachers
- Interpersonal Skills
- Classroom Management
- Staff Evaluation
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Program Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Enrollment procedures
- Conflict Resolution
- Teach classes
Timeline
Childcare Director
Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center
02.2016 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center
01.2014 - 02.2016
Instock Supervisor
Walmart
06.2008 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Human Services
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
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