Rhoda Taylor

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Pflugerville, Texas 78660

254-***-**** cell

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EXPIERENCE

University of Texas Child Development Center/Assistant Director

Austin, TX

December 2015 to October 2018

*Designed and implemented annual University of Texas Child development center program plan to include training goals and objectives to meet the individual staff member’s needs; curriculum framework to include NAC, Texas Rising Star and Texas School readiness program standards.

*Assisted in the execution of the Conscious Disciple method through training, modeling and guidance

*Conduct parent tours and orientations, while clarifying questions that arise.

*Ascertained specific training needs for 30 full time staff, 10 part time staff, 20 University student assistants, 4 students from the Texas school of the Deaf, and 2 volunteers.

*Served as the member with primary responsibility for training and programming regulatory requirements as established by Childcare Licensing.

*Arranged for subject matter experts to conduct/ support with specialized training during our in-service training days.

* Observed all staff all program settings during hours of operation to access, evaluate, and encourage staff competency through written and oral feedback.

* Advised staff while they were completing quarterly assessments, (through observation of children), by encouraging the focus on the whole child (social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical growth and development). Assisted teachers when outside referrals were needed for children in their care.

* Developed training program budget and provide overview of staff needs in-line with facility budget.

*Established the use of the Universities Work study program saving the Child Development Center from $20,000 to $30,000 annually.

*Served as the Human resources representative for all staff employees in the Child Development Center.

*Maintained all 200 children’s files to include shot records, health certificates, parent permissions, and enrollment information in compliance with Child Care licensing requirements.

*Maintained all human resources and training files for all staff members.

*Conduct parent and staff meetings and trainings

Central Texas College Child development Center and Lab School/Adjunct Faculty/Toddler Teacher

Killeen, TX

February 2015 to December 2018

*Served as a Toddler model teacher for children and lab students

*Responsible for mentoring/ role modeling for both Central Texas College Child development students and Texas A & M Education majors.

*Conducted classroom activities that demonstrated my vast knowledge of principle theories, concepts, and practices in the area of child development.

* Taught CDA I, II, and III in the evening to Child development students at CTC for a semester.

Clear Creek Child Development Center/Preschool/Infant/Toddler Teacher/Acting Assistant Director GS5/GS4 (RIF)

Fort Hood, TX

February 1999 to January 2015

*Provide and conduct developmentally appropriate activities for children of all ages with the knowledge of each individual child’s needs

*Complete accident incident reports following protocol outlined in AR 608-10

*Responsible for maintaining an educational curriculum, daily records, and child portfolios in an organized manner

*Created developmentally appropriate learning environment that was nurturing and warm to both parents and children.

*Incorporated social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development into daily routine of children.

*Tasked with writing lesson plans, conducting parent teacher conferences and properly documenting children’s developmental milestones while maintaining NAEYC accreditation

**Assigned as Acting Assistant director.

**Managed staff while responsible for billing, personnel issues, shot records, daily operation, time sheets, and proper opening and closing procedures. Versed in CYMS

**Conducted parent orientations and responded to any and all parent concerns with ongoing communication

Education

Central Texas College, Killeen, TX—Associate of Applied Science in Child Development

August 1993-May 1996

Tarleton School of Business, Killeen, TX—Bachelor of Science from College of Business Major Applied Science

January 2010-May 2011

Certificates

Directors license—October 12, 2018

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