Sandra Echanove
CHILDCARE PROFESSIONAL
Sandra Echanove
Tucson, AZ **************@*****.***
Tel: 520-***-****
SUMMARY
Multi-faceted and results-oriented bilingual professional with 15+ years of progressive experience in early childhood
development & care. Seeks challenging position with dynamic organization that rewards initiative, performance and
dedication with advancement opportunities. My excellent customer service and management skills along with my
excellent work ethic make me a great candidate for employment in many different fields.
EXPERIENCE
9/2005 " March 2013
La Petite Academy Tucson, AZ
Assistant in Management
As assistant in management I played an integral part in Academy operations, as well as in the interaction with the
students and parents. In this position, I performed all general office duties and helped with enrollment of new students
as well as maintaining a presentable environment for current as well as potential clients.I helped manage and assisted
in the training and development of new as well as current staff. Assisted the director in ensuring licensing standards are
met and exceeded on all levels. Also maintained customer relationships through daily interaction. Assisted with DES
billing and accounts receivables maintenance. Prepared and served meals as needed, ordered food and supplies and
completed menu production reports. Trained on immunization data reporting and certified to drive company vehicles. In
addition to all described job responsibilities, assisted in handling any further needs as assigned by director,
administrative or program.
2/2000 " 9/2005
Kids Forever Learning Center Tucson, AZ
Pre-School Lead Teacher
Acting director for over 9 months, duties included, all administrative as well as program director duties while training
under Regional Director. Assistant Director for over 1 year, in charge of delegating employee duties, and interaction with
parents of students. Lead classroom teacher for 3+ years, responsible for the care and education of pre school
students. Responsibilities include, lesson planning, curriculum, empathy training, hygiene training, and social and
physical interaction skills. Responsible for an average of 16 students a day.
10/1999 - 2/2000
La Petite Academy Tucson, AZ
Pre School Teacher
Performed regularly assigned duties as provided by management. Duties included, lesson planning, in class activities
and social interaction.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma-Pueblo High School, Tucson, AZ
ECE coursework- completed 12 credit hours towards certificate
CDA GPA: 4.0 - Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
6 credit hours
CDA GPA:4.0 - Rio Salado College
6 credit hours-completed project BEST/course on infant/ toddler care
RELATED COURSEWORK
Registered with Arizona's Career Registry SUCCEEDS. 12 credit hours of early childhood education. Over 300 hours of
training. 15 years of self reported experience. Current CPR and First Aid certification, Fingerprint clearance card, and
Food Handlers certificate
KEYWORD SUMMARY
Excellent customer service skills, 9+ years management experience, fluent in Spanish, computer literate
REFERENCES-available upon request