Valeria Bennett-Phillips
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Skilled Childcare Center Director with a strong background in early childhood education. Proven ability to lead and manage large teams effectively, ensuring high-quality educational programs for young children. Demonstrated strengths include strategic planning, staff development, and relationship building with parents and community stakeholders. Previous roles have seen significant improvements in curriculum quality, staff retention, and center reputation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
HHS
Griffin, Georgia
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Lead Childcare Teacher
Fayette Early Learning Academy
Fayetteville, GE
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Assisted in the development of individual education plans for students with special needs.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to motivate student achievement.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, behavior, assessments and other pertinent information.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music programs, dramatic play.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Attended workshops on early childhood education topics such as literacy development or behavioral management strategies.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or any concerns they may have.
Assistant Childcare, Director
Little creation, learning center
Jonesboro , GA
04.2015 - 07.2020
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, assessments and other relevant documents.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Inspected classrooms daily for cleanliness, safety hazards and educational materials availability.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Conducted interviews, recruited, trained and evaluated personnel.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
Guest Service Representative Manager
Value Pace
Columbia, GE
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Answered incoming calls from guests seeking reservations or general information.
- Greeted guests and provided information regarding hotel services, amenities, and local attractions.
- Processed payments for room charges, taxes, and other incidentals as required.
- Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
- Assisted guests with check-ins and check-outs in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with hotel policies and procedures.
- Monitored security cameras to ensure safety of customers and staff.
- Greeted clients and provided personalized support to meet unique needs and promote brand loyalty.
Childcare Center Director
Camelot Community Care Inc.
Ocala, Florida
12.2001 - 11.2009
- Handled customer service inquiries from parents regarding their children's needs or experiences at the center.
- Monitored budgets related to staffing costs, supplies expenses, program fees.
- Ensured all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the center to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Created lesson plans that were age-appropriate for each group of children under care.
- Kept up-to-date on changing regulations related to running a childcare center.
- Organized monthly parent-teacher meetings to discuss child progress and address any concerns or issues parents may have.
- Scheduled activities for children in accordance with state licensing requirements.
- Facilitated communication between teachers about curriculum changes or updates.
- Organized special events such as field trips or holiday celebrations for children at the center.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members if needed.
- Provided guidance, support, and training to teachers on classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vanguard High
Ocala, Florida05-1984
Skills
- Customer service
- Budget management
- Policy development
- Lesson planning
Certification
Early Childhood Childcare Director Certification
Timeline
Supervisor
HHS
12.2022 - Current
Lead Childcare Teacher
Fayette Early Learning Academy
04.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Childcare, Director
Little creation, learning center
04.2015 - 07.2020
Guest Service Representative Manager
Value Pace
01.2014 - 12.2014
Childcare Center Director
Camelot Community Care Inc.
12.2001 - 11.2009
High School Diploma -
Vanguard High