VIRDA CATALANO
Cartersville,GA
Summary
An Assistant Director at Quality Care for Children, I excel in strategic planning and staff development. My expertise in program coordination and recruitment has driven significant improvements in operational efficiency and workforce planning. Demonstrated leadership in fostering industry partnerships and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Care for Children
Cartersville, Georgia
04.2021 - Current
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Created and maintained reports on operational performance metrics.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
Manager
Quality Care for Children
Cartersville, Georgia
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Quality Care for Children Resource and Referral Agency
Cartersville, Georgia
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Evaluated programs with Environmental Rating Scales (ITERS, ECERS, FCCERS, SACERS).
- Attended professional development meetings related to early childhood education topics.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to COVID-19 response protocols.
- Maintained adherence to Quality Rated standards in early childhood programs.
Instructor
Early Childhood Education
Acworth, Georgia
07.2008 - 02.2015
- Provided instruction in a variety of courses, including lecture and laboratory classes.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
- Conducted research related to the field of study.
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Engaged with colleagues in scholarly activities at professional conferences.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2011
Master of Arts - Psychology
West Virginia State
Institute, WV05-1993
Skills
- Staff development
- Daily production reports
- Workforce planning
- Strategic planning
- Program coordination
- Recruitment and hiring
- Meeting facilitation
- Industry partnerships
Affiliations
Strengthening Business Practices Trainer Since 2023
Professional Learning Community Facilitator Since 2019
Better Brains for Babies Facilitator Since 2010
State Approved Trainer Since 1999
Former CPR and First Aid Instructor 1999-2014
Timeline
Quality Care for Children
04.2021 - Current
Manager
Quality Care for Children
02.2020 - 04.2021
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Quality Care for Children Resource and Referral Agency
02.2015 - 02.2020
Instructor
Early Childhood Education
07.2008 - 02.2015
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Master of Arts - Psychology
West Virginia State
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