Veronica Zapata
Bishop,TX
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Childcare Director with a proven track record at Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi, excelling in curriculum development and staff management. Expert in compliance with safety regulations, fostering a collaborative environment, and enhancing parental engagement. Committed to optimizing child development through innovative programming and effective communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Childcare Director
Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum enhancing children's cognitive and social development.
- Supervised daily operations ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on best practices in childcare.
- Established strong relationships with families, providing support and resources for child development needs.
- Monitored program effectiveness, making adjustments to improve overall quality of care and education.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to promote awareness of childcare services available to families.
Pre-K 3/ Lead Teacher
Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Mentored and trained new teachers in instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Childcare Director
St. Paul Lutheran Child Enrichment Center
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive and emotional growth.
- Supervised daily operations ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to enhance team effectiveness.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and promote child development initiatives.
- Organized engaging activities that encouraged social interaction among children.
- Monitored budget allocations to optimize resource utilization and program quality.
- Led workshops for staff on best practices in early childhood education methodologies.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Established strong relationships with parents through open communication and regular updates on child progress.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant licensing requirements by maintaining detailed documentation and submitting timely reports as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
H. M. King High
Kingsville, TX05-1999
Skills
- Safety regulations compliance
- Staff hiring
- Administrative functions
- Staff management
- Parental engagement
- Professional ethics
- Curriculum planning
- Compliance procedures
- Fostering positive environment
- Staff supervision
- Staff evaluation
- Regulatory compliance
- Curriculum development
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Classroom management
- Enrollment procedures
- Progress monitoring
- Event planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Parental communication
- Health and safety regulations
Timeline
Licensed Childcare Director
Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi
03.2025 - Current
Pre-K 3/ Lead Teacher
Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi
09.2023 - Current
Childcare Director
St. Paul Lutheran Child Enrichment Center
02.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
H. M. King High