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Deborah Richards

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Driven Childcare Program Director with over a decade at PLASP Child Care Services, excelling in curriculum development and staff training. Leveraged expertise in child development and inclusivity awareness to enhance program quality and efficiency. Proven track record in fostering parent collaboration and implementing age-appropriate activities, significantly improving engagement and satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Program Director

PLASP Child Care Services
09.2008 - 03.2020

2008-2020 Childcare program director:

Opening and closing the program

Responsible for receiving and dismissing the children before and after school.

Responsible for making sure the centre was clean and instruments were sanitized.

Prepared breakfast and snack for children on program.

Education

Bachelor Of General Sciences - Science

University of Athabasca
Alberta Canada

Diploma - General Arts

Applewood Heights Secondary School
Mississauga, ON
06.1999

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement
  • CPR training
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Inclusivity awareness
  • Child development expertise
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Parent Collaboration
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Classroom Management
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Enrollment procedures
  • Relationship Building
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Goal Setting
  • Professionalism
  • Staff Evaluation
  • Time management abilities
  • Adaptability
  • Written Communication
  • Curriculum Development

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Childcare Program Director

PLASP Child Care Services
09.2008 - 03.2020

Bachelor Of General Sciences - Science

University of Athabasca

Diploma - General Arts

Applewood Heights Secondary School
Deborah Richards