Susan Oss
Orange,VA
Summary
I have worked with children in different capacities for over thirty years, and I have always felt that this was my calling. I absolutely love what I do and can't see myself doing anything else. I am dedicated, dependable, responsible and passionate about my work! I know that I will bloom wherever I am planted, and although it saddens me to leave the children and families I have known for years, it is time to make this change. I will now have a chance to impact the lives of others, and be a role model they will be proud to know.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Fredericksburg, VA
08.2013 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and child safety standards
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring availability of fresh ingredients and supplies, and placed weekly orders for my center
- Trained and mentored new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols
- Implemented efficient food storage practices to minimize waste and ensure freshness
- Followed all guidelines in place per the local health department and KinderCare's food service specialist
- Responsible for cleaning the center during and after business hours, covering breaks or absences in all classes, and performing various managerial duties as needed
- Opened and/or closed the center during the summers or when public school was closed
- Created curriculum and summer camp calendars for the school age program
- Taught the summer school age camp while implementing my own creative and fun experiences unique to my center
- Transported and supervised students on field trips several times a week
- Attended meetings and trainings, and kept all certifications current
Bus Driver
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Spotsylvania, VA
07.2011 - Current
- Operated the school bus safely, ensuring timely transport of students to and from school, and helped with other runs as needed
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations
- Managed student behavior during transit, fostering a respectful and safe environment
- Collaborated with school officials to coordinate route adjustments based on changing needs
- Communicated with families and school staff regarding any information pertinent to a student
- Drove students to and from extracurricular events, games, and weekend trips
- Attended meetings, training sessions, and kept certifications current
Program Specialist and School Age Teacher
Growing Kids Academy
Fredericksburg, VA
10.2008 - 07.2011
- Coordinated program activities and resources to enhance student engagement and learning experiences
- Developed and implemented educational initiatives tailored to meet diverse developmental needs of children
- Assisted the director and assistant director in all managerial duties, including opening and closing the school
- Evaluated program effectiveness through observational assessments and feedback from parents and educators
- Transported and supervised students to and from school and on field trips
- Created activities and events to promote parental involvement, including skits and musical events
Assistant Director
La Petite Academy Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA
08.1995 - 10.2008
- Interviewed, hired and trained all new staff for my center, and for a time trained all new hires for my region
- Mentored staff to improve instructional strategies and classroom management techniques
- Opened and closed the center
- Collected weekly tuitions, making daily deposits and ensuring our center ended the week with a zero balance due
- Collected invoices and created spreadsheets for corporate to pay vendors
- Responsible for curriculum implementation in each classroom
- Created weekly staff schedules and filled in for teachers as needed
- Conducted monthly staff meetings and recognized employees who were going above and beyond
- Prepared daily meals and snacks, and made certain the food order was prepared, submitted, and put away properly when delivered
- Taught an incredible school age camp each summer, incorporating my own ideas into the curriculum, leading my center to be recognized for it's success
- Transported and supervised students on filed trips each summer
- Created everlasting bonds with families and students, who still contact me periodically many years later
Bus Driver
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Spotsylvania. VA
10.1996 - 06.2002
- Operated school bus safely, ensuring timely transport of students to and from school
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations
- Managed student behavior during transit, fostering a respectful and safe environment
- Collaborated with school officials to coordinate route adjustments based on changing needs
- Attended meetings and training sessions and kept all certifications up to date
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Assisted students with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote safety while driving special needs
Education
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School
Culpeper, VA06-1984
Skills
- CPR/First Aid/AED certified
- CDL, Class B, P S Endorsement
- MAT certified
- Food Handler Certificate
- 25-40 additional hours of training yearly
Timeline
Cook/Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2013 - Current
Bus Driver
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
07.2011 - Current
Program Specialist and School Age Teacher
Growing Kids Academy
10.2008 - 07.2011
Bus Driver
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
10.1996 - 06.2002
Assistant Director
La Petite Academy Inc.
08.1995 - 10.2008
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School