Amber Militrano
West Haven, CT *****
**********@*****.***
Dynamic Administrative leader with strong management skills demonstrated through 9 years of classroom and administrative experience. Dedicated to developing connections with employees to boost engagement and overall learning while helping to build important life-long skills. Flexible in planning diverse activities and instructional strategies to offer multiple learning avenues and immersive experiences.Known for adherence to state educational guidelines. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Child Care Director
Bridgeport, CT
March 2020 to Present
• Diversity, equality and inclusion specialty.
• Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.
• Manage and coordinate curricula with staff that complies with state and federal requirements.
• Ensure that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations.
• Evaluate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Manage and support teaching staff and promote their professional development.
• Interview, hire, and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements.
• Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures.
• Communicate and meet with parents regarding their children and the center’s policies.
• Manage and oversee the budget and accounts and ensure that the center remains profitable.
• Develop and facilitate a marketing and communications plan.
• NAEYC Accreditation
Administrative assistant Director School- age
Stratford YMCA - Stratford, CT
October 2012 to March 2020
• Working with diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace, creating workshops and monitoring DEI.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in such a way that engages, inspires, and builds Assists with all supervision of School-Aged Child Care staff, including recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, human resources, and payroll functions, recognition, and discipline of employees; scheduling and facilitating staff meetings and training; overall safety; addresses complaints; and resolves problems effectively with the support of their direct supervisor.
• Trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Assists the Child Care Director with reviews and evaluating staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Ensures the program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring and monitoring snack menu quality. Head Teacher/ Administration
Woodruff Family YMCA - Milford, CT
2012 to 2018
Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips, to ensure a variety of learning experiences.
● Handled all aspects of State regulations and coding to ensure adherence to guidelines.
● Ensure a safe and educational environment for young children
● Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on standards and procedures.
● Trained and mentored staff of nine to ensure cohesive school policies were followed. Education
Master's degree in Organizational leadership
Charter Oak State College - New Britain, CT
November 2022 to Present
Bachelor's degree in Early childhood Education administrative leadership Charter oak state college - New Britain, CT
August 2020 to June 2022
Directors credential in Education
Charter Oak State College
August 2020 to June 2022
Associate in Early Childhood Education
Gateway Community College New Haven - New Haven, CT August 2018 to June 2020
Early Childhood Education/Administration and Leadership in Human Resources Management 3 credits Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Programs 3 credits Administrative Leadership in Early Childhood Programs 3 credits Child, Family, School, and Community 3 credits Gateway Community College
Skills
• Special-needs Experience
• Critical thinking
• Classroom management
• Computer proficient
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Effective Interpersonal skills
• Train and Mentor staff
• Creative lesson planning
• Student engagement
• Microsoft office suite
• CNA
• Home Health
• HHA
• Cna Certified
• CPR
• Teaching
• Organizational Skills
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Autism Experience
• Human Resources
• Curriculum Development
• Employee Evaluation
• Childcare
Certifications and Licenses
State Of Ct Head Teacher Certification ( 12 ECE Credits) Present
CT DOTS, Ct ELDS trained
Present
Administration of Medication
Related courses in Administrative Leadership
Present
Epipen Certified
CNA Course Certification
Present
CPR & First Aid
ABA Certification
Present
Mandated Reporter Training
Present
Rethink Software
Present
Teaching Certificate
CPR
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Additional Information
RBT Certification