Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Childcare Provider position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Lead Teacher
Bloom Academy, Founder's Square
Punta Gorda, FL
02.2022 - 06.2022
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 12 months to 24 months old.
Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Office Manager/Field Supervisor
Paul's Home Repairs
Labelle, FL
03.2019 - 06.2022
Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping 4 employees production moving at optimal pace.
Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
Administered budget, tracked expenses and documented changes.
Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
Site Director
Findlay City Schools-FABSS
Findlay, OH
08.2017 - 02.2019
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Trained 2-3 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for 18-25 students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Created and implemented daily lesson plans.
Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Independent Business Owner
Green Queens Cleaning Services
Port Orange, FL
07.2015 - 07.2017
Consulted with many customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll for 4 employees to handle financial needs.
Child Care Coordinator
All Saints Lutheran Church
Port Orange, FL
08.2007 - 08.2009
Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Developed budget for center and established controls to adhere to budget.
Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
Recruited, hired and evaluated primary and supplemental staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
Held bus driver position:
Picking up children 1st grade through 5th grade to and from facility. Routine bus safety check. Implemented safety procedures to ensure all children where checked in and off of vehicle.
Substitute Teacher, K-12/Summer Camp Counselor K4
Daytona Beach Christian School
Daytona Beach, FL
08.2003 - 06.2006
Supported 18-22 children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
Utility Dispatcher
LeViti Enterprises
Florence, SC
01.1998 - 12.2005
Conferred with 50 customers daily to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages.
Recruited, interviewed and selected employees in compliance with hiring practices and minimum standards of qualification and recommended personnel for promotion, demotion or reclassification to meet staffing requirements.
Recorded and secured archives of customer requests, services performed and other dispatch information to maintain accurate records and appropriate filing systems.
Reported to management operational activities and maintained current records.
Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
Received new orders, prepared documentation and assigned personnel.
Served as mediator when appropriate to settle conflicts and discrepancies between field personnel and management.
Ordered supplies and allocated resources to personnel based on need.