Childcare Director
September 2013- March 2015
Children’s Alley, YWCA of Boulder County
Boulder, CO
Supervising staff/volunteers while working closely with clients to support drop in childcare needs. Coordinating extended evening and Saturday care for parents attending parenting classes. Apply knowledge of children’s developmental needs for best practice and support to the individual child. Work closely to enhance teacher’s needs, while supporting the state requirements for continued education. Working to enhance the CPP program offered through BVSD. Assessing the immediate needs of families using drop in care for emergencies. Scholarship and fee waving for families in Safe/Mother House. Working to ensure that the program met the state regulations and grant requirements. Reporting to multiple state/county/city organizations the use and need for additional support for Children’s Alley. Scheduling and filling in for all positions as needed: classroom, nutrition coordinator and front administrative office.
Preschool Director/Teacher
July 2009-May 2013
Jefferson Street Preschool
Louisville, CO
Organize and implement program structure, Assess the program and staff needs, Assess needs of community to ensure best practices for children and families, Maintain scheduling and staff needs in coordination with state regulations and requirements, Coordinate class and camp structure, Maintain staff interactions and needs, Maintain staff files and ongoing education, Lead parental communications and needs, Coordinate and execute fundraising efforts, Maintain safe activities and interactions for and between children
Lead Teacher
July 2008-July 2009
Treehouse Learning
Louisville, CO
Organized, implemented and supported daily functions in classroom, Modeled and advocated for teachers a Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the field of Early Childhood Development, Worked collaboratively with teachers in planning and assessment of individual child development, Coordinated parent teacher conferences, Maintained safe activities and interactions for and between children, Provided families with detailed information regarding individual child developmental gains and needs on a daily and ongoing basis.
Teacher
September 2005-May 2008
Louisville Preschool
Supported daily functions in classroom setting, Worked collaboratively with teachers in planning and assessment of child development, Made extensive and detailed observations for students engaged with Boulder County Child Find Program. Maintained safe activities and interactions for and between children, provided families with detailed information regarding individual child developmental gains and needs.
Call Center Operator
July 2002-May 2005
Front Range Community College, Boulder County Campus
Longmont, CO
Received high volume of inbound calls, helped students implement process of registration in as few steps as possible, Resourced and accessing account information and class availability, Maintained highest level of confidentiality with student’s personal records. Resourced and routed information and calls as needed for school staff and students. Made outbound calls for school staff and teachers, Made follow up calls at the beginning of semesters to answer student’s additional questions and concerns, Provided excellent customer service
Researched for the Dean of Students the demands and needs of students prior to opening the call center.
Applied research to launch Call center
PREVIOUS PART TIME POSITIONS:
Bartender/Cocktail Waitress ~Juan Orleans (1.5years)
Barista/Asst. Manager ~The Savage bean (3.5 years)
Receptionist/Insurance Processing ~Boulder Internal Medicine (1.5 years)
Metropolitan State College of Denver
September 2009- Present
Denver, CO
Bachelors of Science, Human Development ~ Degree in Progress
Front Range Community College
September 2001-May 2007
Longmont, CO
Early Childhood, Directors Certificate
Ongoing State Required Continuing Ed/15 documented hours focused in Early Childhood Domains
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Imagine!
2004-2006
Lafayette, CO
Respite Care
Provided care and support for clients with developmental delays and cognitive disabilities
Rape Crisis
1997-1998
Boulder, CO
Teen Rape Crisis Educator
Applied training to high school peers. Conducted speeches and activities increasing awareness of safety and resources.