Stacie White
Early Childhood Administration/Director
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Qualified Daycare and Micro School Principal with strong background in early childhood education management. Proven track record of creating nurturing environments and implementing effective curriculum programs. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, ensuring smooth daily operations and staff collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
LifeScape
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized environments.
- Medication administration, going to doctor appointments, toilet assistance, showering, cooking meals, following diets and restrictions.
- Planning curriculum activities, field trips, and shopping.
- Enhance and empower achievable and meaningful goals to support growth.
Nutrition Assistant
Brandon High School
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported the overall mission of promoting health and wellness within the school community through consistent delivery of nutritious meals, educational initiatives, and fostering a welcoming dining atmosphere.
- Participated in ongoing professional development programs to stay current on industry trends related to nutrition, food safety, and best practices for school cafeterias.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for students, adhering to dietary guidelines and allergy restrictions.
Special Educational Instructional Assistant
Brandon Elementary
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided services, support and interventions directly to kindergarten students, under the guidance and daily supervision of the special education teachers.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives for effective lesson execution.
Para Professional Special Education
Beadle Elementary School
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Built valuable and trustworthy relationships with the families to develop realistic goals to help their students succeed in school and life.
- Followed health and safety best practices for guidelines, monitoring individual behavioral stressors and modifications.
- Provided direct support instruction in the subject areas specified on individual student IEPs. Assisted with screening, the writing of instructional plans, and the evaluation of student performance.
- Actively involved in the daily schedule of assigned students for each classroom, homework assignments, recess duty, lunch duty, field trips, and events.
Family Visitation Specialist
Boys Town Iowa
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Ensured the youth's safety and supervision during transportation and visitation with biological family.
- Observed and assessed behaviors of all parties and guided or redirected as needed to assist in constructing a successful visit.
- Supported families in achieving reunification goals through regular progress updates, goal-setting exercises, and collaboration with case managers.
Director for After School and Summer Camp School Age Care
White Tiger Martial Arts Academy
09.2012 - 09.2020
- Owned and operated a prosperous licensed state of Iowa after-school, summer camp, and martial arts program for students ages 4 -12 years for 20 successful years.
- Organized and prepared daily lesson plans and field trips. Developed positive relationships with students and families. Provided active communication, safety and total supervision.
- Modeled and implemented the social-emotional curriculum "2nd Step".
- Assisted and documented health requirements such as medication administration, toilet training, IEP's and other needs.
- Prepared tuition, purchased materials, and completed DHS licensing regulations, family tuition and attendance, created handbooks, standards, and newsletters.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations. Trained staffed on going professional development.
Behavior Health Intervention Provider
Transitional Services Of Iowa
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Gathered information about the client's mental and behavioral health diagnosis, the assessment, services in place, and the family's goals.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Tracked for ongoing continual advancement progress reports.
- Expertise in providing child and adolescent development training, parenting skills, healthy interactions, health and nutrition, cleaning responsibilities, community resources, role modeling, safety, and observations.
Trainer
Child Care Resource and Referral
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral Contracted Position
- Trainer Welcome To Child Care Instructor for Statewide Series
- Educated and trained the state and national standards, best practices, ethics and values, professionalism, high-quality, safe learning environments, and researched-based information regarding working with students in a Preschool or Child Care Center environment.
- Health and safety standards on proper cleaning in the classrooms and daycare setting.
- Social and Emotional skills, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and meditation.
- Handouts of the materials were provided, such as fun and energetic music, redirection examples, brain break activities, and how to properly set up the classroom arrangement.
- Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
Multi-Site Coordinator
Siouxland Human Investment Partnership/Beyond the Bell
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Managed and prepared high-quality enrichment activities, Service-Learning Projects, and field trips for four before and after school programs and a summer school program of the building that consisted of 300 students from Pre-K through 5th grade.
- Collaborated with the principal of the building, certified teaching staff, and community partners.
- Dedicated Site Coordinator with lots of experience leading center operations and ensuring adherence to all state and federal licensing regulations. Achieved and maintained a 100% compliance record through state inspections, while simultaneously enhancing program quality and family satisfaction.
Para Teacher/Consultant/Assistant Director
Apple Tree Preschool & Learning Center Preschool Initiative Program
08.2007 - 02.2009
- Provided consulting and training to directors and teaching staff in implementing required standards to meet the Preschool Initiative Program and the Quality Rating System, behavior management, and student COR assessments.
- Developed weekly age-appropriate lesson plans taught 4 through12 years of age students, and completed daily data entry.
- Planned field trips, prepped snacks, carried out the daily operation of a daycare, and followed the state licensing guidelines.
- Performed playground inspections as a National Playground Inspector.
Education Manager
Head Start
04.1998 - 07.2007
- Observed classrooms to provide the best educational services.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Met Federal Performance Standards, State guidelines, NAEYC, ECERS, and QRS.
- Taught parenting skills in small groups at different classroom sites.
- Completed state inspections and received funding approval. Completed student and staff files for licensing and training.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds towards educational programs and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wayne State College
Wayne, NESkills
- Empathetic support
- State licensing management
- Tuition management
- Early childhood program administration
- Parent communication
- Employee training
- Child safety protocols
- Curriculum planning
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Direct Support Professional
LifeScape
06.2024 - Current
Nutrition Assistant
Brandon High School
12.2023 - 05.2024
Special Educational Instructional Assistant
Brandon Elementary
09.2023 - 12.2023
Para Professional Special Education
Beadle Elementary School
10.2022 - 05.2023
Family Visitation Specialist
Boys Town Iowa
12.2021 - 05.2022
Director for After School and Summer Camp School Age Care
White Tiger Martial Arts Academy
09.2012 - 09.2020
Behavior Health Intervention Provider
Transitional Services Of Iowa
10.2011 - 09.2012
Trainer
Child Care Resource and Referral
09.2009 - 09.2011
Multi-Site Coordinator
Siouxland Human Investment Partnership/Beyond the Bell
05.2009 - 07.2011
Para Teacher/Consultant/Assistant Director
Apple Tree Preschool & Learning Center Preschool Initiative Program
08.2007 - 02.2009
Education Manager
Head Start
04.1998 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wayne State College
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