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Tana Wells

Carmichael,CA

Summary

Compassionate professional with background in education and childcare. Knowledgeable Daycare Owner/Operator with relevant experience in managing all aspects of daycare operations including caring for multiple children at once in a clean, safe environment, home management, budgeting, nutrition, and curriculum development. Demonstrated capability to ensure compliance with state regulations while providing a nurturing environment for children's growth.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Responsible and motivated with great customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Owner/Operator

Self-employed
Citrus Heights , CA
05.2006 - 04.2009
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
  • Planned nutritious meals that meet USDA guidelines for nutritional value.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures, including safety protocols.
  • Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
  • Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children in the program.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure that it is clean, well-maintained and secure at all times.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities.
  • Managed budgeting responsibilities related to payroll expenses, rent payments and supplies purchases.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children.
  • Worked with parents and to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.

Private Nanny

Jackie & Chuck Benson
Sacramento, CA
02.2002 - 10.2004
  • Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
  • Administered medication according to parental instructions.
  • Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
  • Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
  • I took the children on outings such as parks, library visits, dance class, and swimming.
  • Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
  • Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
  • Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
  • Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.

Tutor, Special Needs Students

Wendy & Lou Vismara
Sacramento
03.2002 - 04.2003
  • Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
  • Provided assistance to special needs individual with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
  • Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing games, or reading stories together.
  • Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
  • Supported clients through challenging behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Monitored client progress, documented data, and provided feedback to the team.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of treatment goals.
  • Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.

Food Service Manager

Mark & Monica'S Family Pizza
Carmichael, CA
09.1995 - 06.2001
  • Supervised daily operations of the kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
  • Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff in accordance with budget guidelines.
  • Provided ongoing training for new employees on safe food handling practices.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for food service staff.
  • Ordered necessary supplies and ingredients on a regular basis to meet operational needs.
  • Maintained records of food inventory, supplies, and equipment.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant policies, procedures, and customer service standards.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

American River College
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Child development expertise
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Nutrition planning
  • Activity coordination
  • Special needs care
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Customer service
  • Staff supervision
  • Ordering supplies
  • Financial oversight
  • Infant and toddler care
  • Licensing regulations

Timeline

Daycare Owner/Operator

Self-employed
05.2006 - 04.2009

Tutor, Special Needs Students

Wendy & Lou Vismara
03.2002 - 04.2003

Private Nanny

Jackie & Chuck Benson
02.2002 - 10.2004

Food Service Manager

Mark & Monica'S Family Pizza
09.1995 - 06.2001

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

American River College

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