Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Wanda Sheridan

Livingston

Summary

Accomplished Training Coordinator with a proven track record at Stay and Play Childcare Center, enhancing training program performance and developing comprehensive manuals for accreditation. Skilled in both verbal and written communication and adapt at coaching and mentoring, I have significantly contributed to educational excellence and operational strategy, fostering a positive learning environment and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Coordinator

Stay and Play Childcare Center
05.2022 - 04.2024

Created and maintained detailed training records and reports for management review.

Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.

Produced training manuals, presentations and resources for enhanced learning.

Compiled training handbook and related course materials

Developed and executed strategies to improve training program performance

Wrote training manuals for accreditation to qualify for Texas Rising Star.

Director

Kids Castle Playcare
04.2020 - 05.2022

Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long - term goals.

Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy for their center.

Wrote curriculum to adjust to all classrooms.

Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain objectives for the center.

Kept abreast of Licensing regulations for a Drop in Daycare Center.

Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operation running smoothly.

In charge of all personnel, charges, bookkeeping of daily operation.

Center Director

La Petite Academy, Inc.
04.2004 - 06.2008

Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues and injuries.

Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.

Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.

Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to 160 children each day.

Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children and families.

Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members

Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Handled all financial budgets for the center.

Lead Teacher/PreKindergarden

Kids R Kids/Greatwoods
01.2001 - 02.2004
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education/Nursing

South Texas University (Now University of Houston)
Houston, TX
05-1972

High School Diploma -

Navasota High School
Navasota, TX
05-1962

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Virtual training
  • Presentation
  • Materials preparation
  • Training delivery

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [40) staff members
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

Certification in Early Childhood Education NAEYC

Certification in Marketing / Sales/Office Proficiency/ Management,

Houston Community College

University of Houston 3 additional years in Office Proficiency/ Management/ Business

Certification in CNA/CMA (Certified Medication Assistant) License to give all medications and shots) Lone Star College

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Training Coordinator

Stay and Play Childcare Center
05.2022 - 04.2024

Director

Kids Castle Playcare
04.2020 - 05.2022

Center Director

La Petite Academy, Inc.
04.2004 - 06.2008

Lead Teacher/PreKindergarden

Kids R Kids/Greatwoods
01.2001 - 02.2004

Certification in Early Childhood Education NAEYC

Certification in Marketing / Sales/Office Proficiency/ Management,

Houston Community College

University of Houston 3 additional years in Office Proficiency/ Management/ Business

Certification in CNA/CMA (Certified Medication Assistant) License to give all medications and shots) Lone Star College

Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education/Nursing

South Texas University (Now University of Houston)

High School Diploma -

Navasota High School
Wanda Sheridan