Tonya Camenga
Main Street Early Learning Center
Pinellas Park,FL
15
years of professional experience
Experienced preschool director with expertise in regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and parent communication. Proven ability to maintain safe, licensed programs, support curriculum implementation, and build strong learning environments.
Work History
Preschool Director
15 Years 3 Months- Directed daily center operations, ensuring compliance with licensing, health, and safety requirements.
- Supervised teaching staff, providing coaching, scheduling support, and performance feedback.
- Reviewed curriculum implementation to align classroom practices with early learning standards.
- Coordinated family communication, addressing concerns and strengthening parent engagement.
- Managed enrollment processes, classroom assignments, and waitlist organization.
- Maintained accurate records for attendance, licensing documentation, and administrative reporting.
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspection preparation.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for optimal program performance.
- Established school policies and communicated them to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Created a safe learning environment through regular safety drill practice and adherence to established protocols during emergencies.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular progress updates.
- Oversaw the interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for the selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Led staff training sessions on early childhood education best practices, enhancing overall teaching quality.
- Conducted staff evaluations and provided constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and development.
- Enhanced preschool curriculum by incorporating hands-on activities and cooperative learning projects.
- Evaluated educational materials and selected engaging resources to support the curriculum effectively.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
Education
High School Diploma
Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) - Early Childhood Education
Florida Child Care&Education Program Director Cred - Child Care Director's Credential
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Specialized Preschool Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Associate of Science - Recreation Leadership
Skills
Early childhood education
Curriculum development
Organizational skills
Child development expertise
Classroom management
Staff training
Teacher training
Teacher training
Staff management
Facility management
Program administration
Staff development
Program development
Compliance procedures
Safety regulations compliance
Regulatory compliance
Safety regulations
Parent communication
Education staffing
Payment collection
Ethical leadership
Community outreach
Regulatory adherence
Conflict resolution
Positive environment
Parental communication
Parent communication
Effective communication
Written communication
Diversity awareness
Time management
Organizational skills
Adaptability
Reliability
Policy implementation
Problem-solving abilities
Decision-making
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Health safety compliance
Self-motivation
Curriculum development
Decision making
Reliability
Staff evaluation
Classroom observation
Organizational management
Adaptability
Marketing and communications
Policy implementation
Problem-solving
Staff recruiting
Staff evaluation
Program development
Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Achieved APPLE Accrediation by completing the APPLE assessement with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 14 staff members.
Timeline
Preschool Director
Main Street Early Learning Center
08.2011 - CurrentRead More
Florida Department of Children & Families
Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) from Early Childhood Education
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Edmeston Central School
High School Diploma
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Pinellas Technical Education Centers
Florida Child Care&Education Program Director Cred from Child Care Director's Credential
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St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
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St. Petersburg College
Specialized Preschool Certificate from Early Childhood Education
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Mohawk Valley Community College
Associate of Science from Recreation Leadership
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