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Administrator Orientation Certification from Tecta
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Theresa Cheatham

Summary

  • Established Child Care Administrator with 4 years of child care management experience and formal education. Accountable for operation of facility while complying with TN Regulations. Consistently balances needs of children with business needs resulting in year over year financial growth.
  • The center I currently work at I have been in multiple positions throughout the center. I worked in multiple classrooms. I opened multiple classrooms and set them up and trained teachers to take over the room.
  • I have also been the cook. In this position I made a menu that followed the dhs regulations on meal components and serving sizes. I ordered groceries keeping with in a budget.
  • I became Assistant Director. In this position I made a guide for lesson plans for the year. I assisted teachers in creating and implementing age appropriate lesson plans.
  • I have 15 years total in childcare experience. I started working in preschools directly out of high school. I have held multiple positions including assistant teacher, teacher, floater, cook, assistant director, and director.
  • There is a gap in my resume because I chose to be a stay at home mom for a while and then I became the primary caregiver for my Dad 24/7 until he passed away in 2017.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Director

Cason Children Center Of Spring Hill
11.2018 - Current
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
  • Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.

Preschool Teacher

Academy Of Heritage Commons
01.2008 - 06.2013
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.

Education

High School Diploma -

Spring Hill High School
Columbia, TN
05.2006

Skills

  • Administrative Functions
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Hiring
  • Curriculum Development
  • Enrollment Procedures
  • Staff Recruitment
  • Program Development
  • Staff Evaluation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Critical Thinking
  • Event Planning
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Data Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Food Service
  • Budgeting

Administrator Orientation Certification from Tecta

I went to a 12 week course to learn and grow in my administrative position at Cason Children Center.

Timeline

Childcare Director

Cason Children Center Of Spring Hill
11.2018 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Academy Of Heritage Commons
01.2008 - 06.2013

High School Diploma -

Spring Hill High School

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