Tara Phillips
Waterloo,IL
Summary
Methodical Director with 18 years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of Early Childhood organizations. A hardworking professional with a heart for service & ministry, who is also educated in trauma informed practice.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Children First Learning Center
Waterloo, IL
01.2013 - 12.2022
- Directed daily operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Oversaw the recruitment of staff members, delivered training and supervision, evaluated performance, and provided mentoring support.
- Collaborated with families, staff, and community partners to ensure positive outcomes for children.
- Ensured accurate record keeping including incident reports, attendance records, immunization records.
- Communicated effectively with outside agencies such as public health departments, fire marshals and other regulatory bodies.
Executive Director
123 & ABC Academy
Waterloo, IL
08.2006 - 10.2012
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Monitored grant program activities, including financial reporting and compliance with grant requirements.
- Prepared reports to track progress of grant programs.
- Created budgets for proposed grants and tracked spending against those budgets.
Assistant Director
Innovations Early Childhood Center
Waterloo , IL
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in Developing and managing a team of 25+ employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
- Established strong relationships with community partners to support the school's mission and goals.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL08-2001
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Individualized support
- Goal Setting
- Human Resources Management
Affiliations
- School Board Vice President at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School - 4 yrs.
- Eucharistic Minister to the home bound at nursing homes.
- Saints Peter and Paul Parish CORE ACTS team member and Facilitator.
- ACTS retreat leadership teams as well as Assistant Director.
Timeline
Assistant Director
Innovations Early Childhood Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
Director
Children First Learning Center
01.2013 - 12.2022
Executive Director
123 & ABC Academy
08.2006 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University
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