Stacie Morris
Adams,MA
Summary
Results-driven professional highly experienced in Early Education environments. Natural leader and operational problem-solver successful at overseeing staff and optimizing program operations. Effectively leverage interpersonal communication skills to develop long-lasting relationships. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every family a positive and memorable experience. Highly skilled in working with children with special needs and behavioral concerns.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Children, Families and Staffing
Kidzone Educational
Pittsfield, MA
05.2014 - Current
- Organized and conducted staff recruitment, training and performance management
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure cleanliness and safety requirements are met.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources for children in care.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by parents regarding satisfaction levels with services provided.
- Provided guidance for parents on child development issues.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences as needed.
- Implemented innovative programs designed to enhance cognitive development among young learners.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Reviewed licensing regulations regularly to maintain compliance standards.
- 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. Hold all Individual professional development plan meetings with staff as well as 30, 60, 90 day annual reviews
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches. Hold all behavioral plan meetings, oversee children with IEPs, 504s, PDC and BHN
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Monitored progress with progress reports, TSG and portfolios
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds. Hiring staff who are bilingual and promoted becoming a more diverse center of teachers and employees
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, social workers and BHN, PDC etc to coordinate services for children in need.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Plan for and conduct professional development days
- Plan for and conduct staff meetings
- Conduct and document fire drills and safety plans for the center
- Orientation for new families and children
Education
Master of Education - Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Children, Families And Society
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Children, Families And Society
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA05-2021
Skills
- Staff Development
- Staff Management
- Charismatic Leader
- Rules and Regulations
- Hiring and Retention
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Crisis Management
- Company Guidelines
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Issues Resolution
- Creativity and Innovation
Certification
- Director 2 qualified
Timeline
Director of Children, Families and Staffing
Kidzone Educational
05.2014 - Current
Master of Education - Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Children, Families And Society
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Associate of Arts - Children, Families And Society
Berkshire Community College
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