Becky Offord
Chestermere
Summary
Dynamic child care leader with extensive experience at YMCA Calgary, excelling in emergency response and conflict resolution. Proven track record of enhancing team performance and achieving a 20% improvement in centre curriculum scores. Committed to fostering a positive work culture while mentoring staff to ensure the highest standards of care and collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Child Care Director
YMCA Calgary
11.2022 - Current
- Onboarding the current leadership team and supporting their ongoing growth and development to provide the best support to our staff teams
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies and ensuring all reporting is completed in a timely manner
- Improving YMCA Playing to Learn centre scores for the 2024 year by 20% from the previous year in my role as PTL Champion
- Effectively managed escalated complaints to ensure positive outcomes and maintain strong relationships with families and staff
Child Care Director
YMCA Calgary
03.2017 - 11.2022
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive, addressing any concerns immediately
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care
- Created a positive work culture and a close team dynamic
- Engaged with community stake holders through participation with ASaP Grit, and the FLIGHT pilot program working closely with coaches and pedagogical leaders
Early Childhood Educator
YMCA Calgary
06.2013 - 03.2017
- Engaged fully in the Playing to Learn curriculum providing learning experiences based on the children's interests and current knowledge/skill development
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered a culture of respect, honesty, responsibility, and caring among the children
- Supported opening of the QPY facility in 2016 by sharing my knowledge of curriculum, and centre expectations with other educators
Education
The YMCA Playing To Learn Champion Program
YMCA of Greater Toronto
06-2024
FLIGHT: Play, Possibilities And Participation
MacEwan University
02-2019
Early Childhood Education Diploma
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON04-2013
Skills
- Emergency response & reporting
- Creating positive work culture
- Leadership mentoring and coaching
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Senior Child Care Director
YMCA Calgary
11.2022 - Current
Child Care Director
YMCA Calgary
03.2017 - 11.2022
Early Childhood Educator
YMCA Calgary
06.2013 - 03.2017
The YMCA Playing To Learn Champion Program
YMCA of Greater Toronto
FLIGHT: Play, Possibilities And Participation
MacEwan University
Early Childhood Education Diploma
Fleming College
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