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Yvonne Tabb

Bloomington,IL

Summary

Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and adaptability, complemented by exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new competencies.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Caregiver

Self Employed
Bloomington, IL
03.2005 - Current
  • Entrepreneurship: Successfully operated and managed a home-based business for over two decades.
  • Small Business Management: Oversaw financials, marketing, and operations.
  • Budgeting and Financial Management: Managed expenses, payroll, and client payments.
  • Marketing & Client Relations: Attracted and retained families through parent past and present referrals, very little advertising, and excellent service.
  • Regulatory compliance: maintained all necessary licenses, certifications, and safety requirements.
  • Early Childhood Education: Designed and implemented an age-appropriate curriculum.
  • Child Safety & First Aid: Ensured a safe environment for children, and responded to emergencies when needed.
  • Behavior Management: Effectively manages children's behaviors using positive reinforcement.
  • Curriculum Development: Created structured schedules that included educational play, reading, and social skill-building.

Director of Preschool

Lapetite Daycare
Bloomington, IL
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Business Management:
  • Managed financial resources allocated for the preschool program, including budgeting based on previous years, forecasting, and reporting activities.
  • Conducted a rigorous interview and hiring process to deliver qualified teaching staff for parents and students.
  • Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children in the program.
  • Handled admission and placement of new students.
  • Maintained detailed records of student attendance, academic progress reports, and disciplinary actions taken against students.
  • Performed various administrative tasks such as ordering supplies or equipment needed by faculty members or students.
  • Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
  • Controlled the administrative, operational, financial and logistical areas of facility.
  • Planned large-scale preschool events.
  • Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
  • Communication:
  • Established effective communication channels with faculty and students.
  • Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
  • Continuing Education/Curriculum Development:
  • Organized professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
  • Developed and implemented innovative strategies to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Conducted regular assessments of teaching methods and student performance in order to identify areas of improvement within the program.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Created policies and procedures related to curriculum design, student behavior management, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated field trips, special events, and other extracurricular activities for preschoolers.

Manager

Bixby's Bagels
Peoria, IL
05.1997 - 12.1999
  • Business Managment:
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
  • Assisted with kitchen preparation during peak times as needed.
  • Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food storage and preparation.
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally to maintain positive relationships with guests.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and evaluation of employees.
  • Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
  • Resolved conflicts among employees in an effective manner.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Skills

  • Business Management Skills:
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Small business management
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Client relationship management
  • Business growth and retention
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Marketing
  • Childcare & Development Skills:
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child Safety & First Aid
  • Behavior Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Conflict resolution
  • Excellent communication and customer service
  • Reliability
  • Operational & Organizational Skills:
  • Self-motivation
  • Time management
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Scheduling and coordination
  • Maintaining documents and records

Certification

  • First Aid
  • CPR

Affiliations

  • Heavily involved in the schools my children went to from the day they began to present day. Help with Auctions, fundraising, athletics, PTO committee leader, school costume maker for plays, and coaching.
  • Heavily involved in my church community. Was in of charge of youth ministries for many years, moved on to helping with events and mass duties.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Child Caregiver

Self Employed
03.2005 - Current

Director of Preschool

Lapetite Daycare
01.2000 - 01.2005

Manager

Bixby's Bagels
05.1997 - 12.1999

Associate of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Carl Sandburg College

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Illinois State University

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