Tiffany Cherry
Early Childhood Educator
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
Knowledgeable in early childhood education and working young children with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Owner
Cherry Tree Early Learning Center
Terre Haute, IN
05.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through staff training and development initiatives.
- Collaborated with parents and community partners to enhance child development services.
- Managed budget planning and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency.
Director of Healthy Families and DCS Programming
Hamilton Center, Inc.
Terre Haute, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency and service delivery
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for staff development
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive program improvements and innovation
Director of Infant and Toddler Services
Hamilton Center, Inc.
Terre Haute, IN
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Directed cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to elevate staff performance and streamline onboarding processes.
- Analyzed data trends to inform decision-making and drive organizational growth strategies.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives to strengthen partnerships and expand service impact.
- Mentored emerging leaders, promoting professional development and succession planning within the organization.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor program outcomes and ensure alignment with strategic goal.
Executive Director of Child and South Clinical Services
Hamilton Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversee school based program
- Establish fiscal year budgets for all South sites
- Develop new relationships with community agencies
- Collaborate with leadership to develop new service lines
Director of Child and South Clinical Services
Hamilton Center
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted with establishing goals for programs and staff
- Monitored program budgetary goals
- Provided supervision and training to new and current staff
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for leadership development.
- Oversaw budget management processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource allocation.
School Based Specialist
Hamilton Center
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Established and maintained relationship with school corporations
- Coordinated new school based referrals for school corporations
- Assisted with navigation services to secure health insurance
Executive Director
United Child Care Center
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Ensure center is compliant with current national (NAEYC) center accreditation as well as state licensing requirements
- Maintain the financial management of the center
- Collaborate with community partners to assist families
- Provide a welcoming environment that supports the whole family
- Supervise center staff
Early Childhood Education Center Teacher
Indiana State University
04.2002 - 09.2018
- Created the preschool portfolio needed for NAEYC accreditation.
- Collaborated with families to discuss children’s development.
- Facilitated social, emotional, and cognitive development through developmentally appropriate lesson planning.
- Developed and organized literacy grant that funded family literacy night.
- Maintained meaningful relationship with the center families.
Early Childhood Education Center Acting Director
Indiana State University
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained full-time staff and student workers.
- Oversaw state licensing compliance visit.
- Corresponded with other departments to coordinate work request for center.
- Prepared financial documents and reports.
Education
Master of Leadership Development -
St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
09-2019
Bachelor of Science in Education - undefined
St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
05-2016
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Multitasking and organization
- Child development
Timeline
Director/Owner
Cherry Tree Early Learning Center
05.2026 - Current
Director of Healthy Families and DCS Programming
Hamilton Center, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Director of Infant and Toddler Services
Hamilton Center, Inc.
10.2022 - 12.2024
Executive Director of Child and South Clinical Services
Hamilton Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
Director of Child and South Clinical Services
Hamilton Center
07.2020 - 08.2021
School Based Specialist
Hamilton Center
12.2019 - 07.2020
Executive Director
United Child Care Center
10.2018 - 12.2019
Early Childhood Education Center Acting Director
Indiana State University
07.2013 - 07.2017
Early Childhood Education Center Teacher
Indiana State University
04.2002 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science in Education - undefined
St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
Master of Leadership Development -
St. Mary-of-the-Woods College