Taisha Hendrix
Tupelo,MS
Summary
Driven Childcare Center Director with a proven track record at Bows & Bow Ties Childcare and Learning Center, enhancing program quality and staff proficiency. Excelled in curriculum development and staff management, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes and operational efficiency. Skilled in regulatory knowledge and relationship building, ensuring compliance and fostering community trust.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Center Director
Bows & Bow Ties Childcare and Learning Center
2016.09 - Current
- Manage program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attends approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Evaluate staff and offer guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Adhere to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Operates under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Plans and monitors curriculum and program activities and collaborated with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Engage with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Resolves conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Select, Supervise and manage team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Monitor and observe child progress, interactions and behavior and report findings to parents.
- Developes relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Stays current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Oversees safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Supervise childcare workers and oversees facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Collaborates on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Childcare Teacher
North Mississippi Medical Center
2005.06 - 2016.08
- Taught basic education principles while incorporating music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior and assessed student progress to provide accurate feedback on educational development.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Protected children in-class, during outdoor play and off-site trips with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills and implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet their needs.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth to support students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Utilized creative strategies and developed innovative activities to teach foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts - Child Development
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.2005
Skills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Documentation and Record-keeping.
- Staff Management and Supervision
- Curriculum Planning and Development
- Child development expertise
- Administrative Functions
- Professional ethics
- Staff hiring
- Program assessment
- Multitasking
- Continuous Improvement
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Written Communication
- Classroom Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Team building
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Child Care Regulations
- Director’s Orientation
- Playground Safety
- Tummy Safe
- CPR, AED & First Aid
Timeline
Childcare Center Director
Bows & Bow Ties Childcare and Learning Center
2016.09 - Current
Childcare Teacher
North Mississippi Medical Center
2005.06 - 2016.08
Associate Of Applied Arts - Child Development
Itawamba Community College
- Child Care Regulations
- Director’s Orientation
- Playground Safety
- Tummy Safe
- CPR, AED & First Aid
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