Childcare Provider Development Director

**** *'Harte Rd., San Pablo, California ***** (c) 415-***-****

**********@*****.***

PROFILE

10+ years of experience in the field of child development and early childhood education.

Experience with children of at-risk parents and low income families

Innovative, detail organized Teaching Professional with outstanding problem solving skills and ability to lead diverse classroom curriculums and projects as well as supervise teaching assistants in daily activities.

Critical thinking and creative, possessing excellent communication skills in building and maintaining relationships with both parents and administration.

Proficient in Window XP, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Hold Child Development Director Permit from the State of California

Fluency in written and spoken English and Thai.

EDUCATION

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Francisco, CA

Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, 2010

Coursework include teaching research and application of ECE theories in practice.

THE PROGRAM FOR INFANT/TODDLER CARE PARTNERS FOR QUALITY, 2010

Completion of 35 hours of training & 6 hours of reflective action planning in PITC.

SAN FRANCISCO CARE, San Francisco, CA

Certificate of Completion, 2005

Coursework completed for Career Growth Development.

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Child & Adolescent Development, 2003

Coursework include Milestone Development and Study Curriculum Development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARIN EARLY HEAD START, Marin, CA 2010 – Present

Infant & Toddler Teacher

Created learning curriculums to support individual development of each child in conjunction with coordinating group activities to serve mix-age group, ages 2 to 36 months.

Created age appropriate learning environment to support children to learn, explore, and develop through learning objectives.

Documented each child’s growth and developmental stages to create short-term goal to work with each individual child and their parents and/or caregivers.

Conducted meetings, on a routine basis, with parents or caregivers (on site and home visits) to discuss growth and development path for each child.

Oversee daily activities and learning environment within the classroom.

Improved children’s readiness to participate in the classroom by initiating daily check up as each child arrived in the morning to see if he/ she comes to school well and ready to participate and learn.

Directly lead the teaching assistant in performing readiness preparation through discussions for each new teaching curriculum and new activities.

Participated in monthly In-service trainings to obtain new and update information from the administrative team.

Initiated meetings with mental health consultant, speech or physical therapist, and parents of needed children to find ways to improve and help their developmental needs.

Trusted to serve as Acting Director as listed in the document filing with California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division.

PRODIGY FAMILY INFANT AND TODDLER CARE, San Francisco, CA 2008 - 2010

Childcare Provider

Experienced in administrative work by managed and operated a small family childcare program.

Oversee daily activities of young children age range of 3 to 18 months by interacting and encouraging children to develop their fine and gross motor skills. Additionally, the curriculum also introduced young children to basic social skill such as sharing and interacting with their peers.

Created an open communication with parents about the growth and development of individual child on a daily basis.

CROSS CULTURAL FAMILY CENTER, San Francisco, CA 2003 - 2008 Infant & Toddler Teacher

Oversee daily activities of young children ages 6 to 36 months by teaching basic social skills including sharing and communicating through in-group settings.

Oversee daily activities of young children ages 4 to 5 years by identifying their interests and help enhanced and expanded their curiosities through implementation of creative curriculums

Managed classroom by arranging areas and organizing materials for age appropriate activities including dramatic play, blocks, art, and reading areas so as to stimulate creativity and experimentation from one activity to the next.

Tracked the growth and development of individual children by maintaining observation documents and collaborating with parents regarding each child’s issues and needs.

Ensured classroom safety by training and supervising two assistants in minding children in the classroom and the play yard.

Instructed teaching assistants by demonstrating and clarifying observation writing, safety standards, and age appropriate activities.

Implemented and fulfilled all goals for class achievements in state assessments by initiating daily schedules and routines, enforcing personal and communal cleanliness, and encouraging creative activities.

WESTER ADDITION CHILD CARE CENTER, San Francisco, CA 2002

Teaching Internship

Performed teaching functions by encouraging children to cooperate and participate in group environments.

Assisted teacher in assembly events by supervising children during outdoor activities and field trips.

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