Vanessa Dionne
Visalia,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Administration
Northridge Montessori School
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Nurtured and reinforced courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened interpersonal skills by nurturing positive connections with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Childcare Center Director
Learning Center Community Preschool
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Attended workshops or seminars related to early childhood education topics.
- Organized monthly parent-teacher meetings to discuss child progress and address any concerns or issues parents may have.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members if needed.
- Provided guidance, support, and training to teachers on classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
- Implemented new educational materials or equipment into classrooms as needed.
- Oversaw staff performance evaluations and provided feedback when necessary.
- Collaborated with other childcare centers in the area to promote best practices among early childhood educators.
- Handled customer service inquiries from parents regarding their children's needs or experiences at the center.
- Kept up-to-date on changing regulations related to running a childcare center.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure it meets safety standards set by local authorities.
- Ensured all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
- Scheduled activities for children in accordance with state licensing requirements.
- Assisted in recruiting qualified personnel to work at the childcare center as needed.
- Monitored budgets related to staffing costs, supplies expenses, program fees.
- Provided guidance to teachers on how to deal with behavioral issues among young children.
- Created lesson plans that were age-appropriate for each group of children under care.
- Managed daily operations of the childcare center, including overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medical records, incident reports.
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Managed school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
Childcare Site Supervisor
Family Focus Inc
10.2019 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate records such as daily reports, timesheets and other related documentation as required by management.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Organized daily workflow for the team, ensuring tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Controlled access at the site during working hours; monitored visitors' movements while they were on the premises.
- Communicated daily progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices.
- Managed and supervised a team of 10+ site staff members to ensure safety, quality control and efficient operations.
- Participated in job-site meetings with contractors, owners, architects, engineers, as necessary.
- Coordinated material deliveries from suppliers according to project needs.
- Complied with safety procedures and monitored team members for adherence to safety protocols on job sites.
- Ensured that workers followed safe work practices when operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations, including hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Completed and distributed accurate and informative progress reports and project records to management.
- Conducted regular training sessions with staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Resolved work issues and team conflicts to promote progress on complex projects.
- Investigated accidents or near-miss incidents; documented findings in an incident report form.
- Prioritized and assigned tasks to successfully direct workforce in constantly changing environment.
- Enforced measures to control overtime and training costs.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Wonderful Education
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Attended district meetings related to curriculum changes or initiatives.
- Created detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests.
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Developed instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses.
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Childcare Site Supervisor
Little Sprouts Daycare
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Maintained accurate records such as daily reports, timesheets and other related documentation as required by management.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.
- Controlled access at the site during working hours; monitored visitors' movements while they were on the premises.
- Communicated daily progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices.
- Monitored construction tasks to meet tight schedules and complete projects on time.
- Coordinated material deliveries from suppliers according to project needs.
- Complied with safety procedures and monitored team members for adherence to safety protocols on job sites.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Completed and distributed accurate and informative progress reports and project records to management.
- Conducted regular training sessions with staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between subcontractors, vendors or clients as required by management.
- Resolved work issues and team conflicts to promote progress on complex projects.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Prioritized and assigned tasks to successfully direct workforce in constantly changing environment.
- Enforced measures to control overtime and training costs.
- Implemented new processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Lead Teacher
West Hills College
10.2007 - 03.2012
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
- Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Handled and resolved disciplinary issues according to district protocols.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Organized field trips or extra-curricular activities for students under their supervision.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Attended district meetings related to curriculum changes or initiatives.
- Created detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests.
- Developed instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses.
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Provided support services such as tutoring or counseling for at-risk students.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Ashford University
San Diego, CAAssociate of Arts - Child Development
West Hills College - Coalinga
Coalinga, CA05.2011
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Negotiation
- Safety Assessment
- Educational administration
- Clerical support
- Recordkeeping
- Basic math
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Networking
- Dependable and responsible
- Supervision and leadership
- Excellent communication
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 18 staff members.
- Employed individuals with child development techniques and encouraged student learning and building community within the classroom.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Worked one-on-one with neurodiversity student with autism.
- Organized monthly mailings for child developmental newsletters.
Certification
- Touchstone's 10-unit Looking at CLASSrooms online Program
- My Teaching Partner, coaching program completed 22 hours of professional development focusing on affective teacher-child interactions,
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Site Supervisor Permit
- Desired Results Development Profile Training Completion
- RBT online training/training with a BCBA children and behaviors
- Pediatric First Aide and CPR Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training 12/2023
Education and Training
other,other
References
- Rachelle Aust. Payroll Management WHC. 559-930-0366
- Ida Rendon Preschool Teacher. 559-305-8456
- Twila Silva. Site Supervisor. 559-756-2937. Tsilva@familyfocusece.org
- Mary Gwinn Site Supervisor. 559-667-7434. Mgwin@familyfocusece.org
- Margaret Little. Senior Enrollment Specialist. 559-786-3770. mlittle@familyfocusece.org
- Ana Ayala. Teacher I. 559-397-4955
Timeline
Administration
Northridge Montessori School
12.2024 - 04.2025
Childcare Center Director
Learning Center Community Preschool
03.2024 - 07.2024
Childcare Site Supervisor
Family Focus Inc
10.2019 - 03.2024
Lead Preschool Teacher
Wonderful Education
05.2018 - 09.2021
Childcare Site Supervisor
Little Sprouts Daycare
05.2013 - 03.2018
Lead Teacher
West Hills College
10.2007 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Child Development
West Hills College - Coalinga
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Ashford University