Teresa Hauck
Center Director
Lowell,MI
Summary
I am a dedicated and hard working individual that cares deeply about children and the environment they are in. I have worked very hard over the years to become a leader that people want to follow and to provide a service for families that they feel comfortable with. I believe that if children feel safe and loved in their environment that learning comes easier and that building a strong foundation of trust and communication with parents is the key to a successful education early on.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Milestones Child Development Center
Belmont, Michigan
05.2019 - Current
- Work with staff on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, curriculum and assessment strategies.
- In charge of all hiring and orientation and training of new staff.
- Creates staffing plan for 14 classrooms weekly accommodating vacations and other scheduled times off.
- Facilitate staff meetings and trainings.
- Handle staff reviews yearly and improvement plans as necessary.
- Day to day verbal and written communication to parents regarding policies, procedures, grievances, child behavior plans etc.
- Work with children and their families in order to support difficult behaviors.
- Manage 40+ staff daily including hiring and termination.
Center Director
Milestones Child Development Center
09.2005 - 05.2019
- Oversaw day to day running of the business in all areas including but not limited to staffing, enrollment, and budgets.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Increased staff performance with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback and ongoing accountability.
- Maintained the center in accordance to the state of Michigan's licensing standards and above.
- Direct manager for a staff of 40 or more teachers/teacher assistants/bus driver/cook.
- Did all hiring and orientation for new staff including necessary background checks and trainings.
- Facilitated meetings and professional development.
- Handle staff reviews yearly and improvement plans as necessary.
- Day to day verbal and written communication to parents regarding policies, procedures, grievances, child behavior plans etc.
- Work with children and their families in order to support difficult behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School
Lowell, Michigan06-1997
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05-1999
Skills
- Staff management
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff development
- Employee relations
- Task delegation
- Program coordination
- Crisis management
- Staff coordination
- Operations management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Good judgment
- Professional and courteous
- Shift scheduling
Timeline
Assistant Director
Milestones Child Development Center
05.2019 - Current
Center Director
Milestones Child Development Center
09.2005 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Grand Rapids Community College