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Stephanie Turner

Houston,TX

Summary

Offers extensive knowledge of child development and education. Skilled in creating and managing programs to create safe, secure and nurturing environment for children. Experienced in successful staff management and program development. Diligent Childcare Director with 28years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Texas licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Coach

Upbring
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.

Childcare Center Director

Ivy Kids- Hobbs
10.2017 - 06.2022
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.

Childcare Center Director

Nanna's Childcare
09.1999 - 08.2017
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.

Education

Master of Science - Education

University of Houston Clear Lake
Clear Lake, TX.
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Education/Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
12.1998

Associate of Arts - Education

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05.1994

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Great Active Listening Skills
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Daily Facility Operations

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 36 in the development of COVID Protocols for childcare centers.
  • Achieved 90% results through effectively helping with the development of multiple intelligence in preschool
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of hands-on learning through play

Certification

  • Certified CLASS Observer, Upbring- 2022
  • Certified Conscious Discipline, Upbring- 2022
  • Certified Tx Early Childhood Coach Competency Pathway
  • Certified Tx Core Competencies, Upbring- 2022
  • Certified Crisis Prevention and Intervention - 2023
  • Certified Food Manager- 2023
  • Certified Childcare Licensing, Tx Director- 1996
  • Licensed Childcare Director-1995
  • CPR/First Aid Training -2023
  • Notary Public- 2023

Additional Information

Youth Volunteer 1999-2011

Dean's List 2015

Timeline

Instructional Coach

Upbring
11.2022 - 08.2023

Childcare Center Director

Ivy Kids- Hobbs
10.2017 - 06.2022

Childcare Center Director

Nanna's Childcare
09.1999 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Education

University of Houston Clear Lake

Bachelor of Science - Education/Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Houston - Clear Lake

Associate of Arts - Education

Houston Community College

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