Bonnie Duncan
San Jose
Summary
Knowledgeable Center Director with demonstrated record of success in driving improvements to diverse areas. Well-versed in managing compliance requirements, improving productivity, and reducing costs. Looking for new growth-oriented position with a progressive company.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Manager
Wu Yee Children Services
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw the daily operations of a preschool, including staff supervision, curriculum implementation, family engagement, and facility management.
- Oversee the implementation of the Head Start curriculum and ensure activities align with early childhood best practices and Head Start goals, such as school readiness.
- Ensured compliance with Head Start and relevant educational standards and regulations to uphold quality in early childhood education.
- Ensured a safe environment, managed budgets, and maintained administrative records while complying with Head Start and state regulations.
- Inspect facilities for hazards, completed monthly health and safety checklists, and submitted work orders for timely repairs to maintain a safe environment.
- Conduct monthly emergency drills and ensure all staff are prepared to respond to accidents, illnesses, or emergencies.
- Conducted staff-child conferences and home visits to align on child's development goals and foster family engagement.
- Order supplies for school, monitor site budgets, and maintain and oversee administrative records and forms, including enrollment and attendance.
- Www.gladaycareandpreschool.com
Director
God’s Little Angels Daycare Preschool
01.2001 - 01.2025
- Delivered quality care for children from infant to 12 years old by planning, directing, and overseeing activities, curriculum, play and craft time, and story hour to foster development.
- Developed a comprehensive syllabus to enhance children's social, emotional, and intellectual well-being in the daycare program.
- Ensure that site is well resourced, compliant with licensing regulations, and operating at the highest standards of professional appearance and quality.
- Implementing developmentally appropriate practices among the toddlers and the preschool children for achieving the core curriculum in a comfy and secure environment.
- Coordinating between teachers and conduct weekly discussions for further improvisation and present evaluation.
- Oversaw building maintenance procedures, managed vendors, and addressed facility complaints from staff and regulators.
- Implementing and overseeing classroom environment with due security measures.
- Facilitated staff hiring and conducted training sessions to ensure high-quality care and adherence to best practices.
- Implement daily menu for serving the children various nutritional meals with proper documentations.
- Mentored LMC students at the site, providing guidance and support.
- Professionally and effectively represent the agency in external meetings to build visibility and increase credibility for GLAD Preschool expertise.
- Assist the Human Resources department with matters involving ADA compliance, ergonomics and workplace safety programs.
Office Manager/Financial Secretary
Sts. Cyril-Louis Bertrand Academy
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Directed tuition assistance program, facilitating employee education.
- Generated and prepared financial reports.
- Tracked financial account status and executed collection activities.
- Received, receipted and deposited all money.
- Supervised staff operations, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Appropriate review and handling of all incoming and outgoing correspondence; managed all incoming phone calls; and scheduled conferences and travel arrangements.
- Assisted in updating employee handbook related to policies, procedures, and benefits.
Education
MA Degree - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
San Jose, CA01-2024
BA Degree - Early Childhood Education
Brandman University
Walnut Creek, CA01-2021
Skills
- Compliance management
- Budget management
- Program coordination
- Operations management
- Quality assurance
- Compliance monitoring
- Resource allocation
- Staff supervision
- Staff hiring
- Staff development
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- MS Office
Websites
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
Center Manager
Wu Yee Children Services
01.2024 - Current
Director
God’s Little Angels Daycare Preschool
01.2001 - 01.2025
Office Manager/Financial Secretary
Sts. Cyril-Louis Bertrand Academy
01.2001 - 01.2003
MA Degree - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
BA Degree - Early Childhood Education
Brandman University