Laura

Objective: To obtain a full-time position with an organization that shares a passion for inspiring youth to be healthy and fit with opportunities for long term growth and advancement.


Experience: 2011-Present Fountainhead Montessori Danville, CA

Head Child Care Teacher
*Plan, supervise, and implement the program for the child care in accordance to policies, procedures and philosophy of school
*Ensure the safety, health and welfare of the children
*Attend all parent meetings as scheduled
*Responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, and safety of environment for the children in accordance with the Montessori philosophy of Fountainhead policies
*Supervise assistant child care teacher and aides
*Operate the outdoor classroom with activities, group games, play areas, and projects
*Work with Site Director to develop staffing schedules
*Plan and execute age-appropriate activities for children in art, play, reading, games, and meals
*Supervise and assist in closing procedures of the program
*Attend all staff meetings
*Maintain a positive, warm, and respectful attitude toward each child
*Work cooperatively with staff members and parents
*Available for parent conferences
*Maintain compliance with California State Licensing


2009-2011 Kids’ Country Danville, CA

Fitness Activity Coordinator
*Introduce and implement new Health and Fitness Program
*Plan and Coordinate 10-week curriculum for Pilot Programs
*Coordinate staffing and planning
*Conduct trainings for coaches
*Marketing and Sponsorship strategies with local business
*Provide additional support and resources to staff
*Build Community Partnerships with local running and recreation agencies
Site Director (School Age)
*Manage overall daily operations of School-Age program
*Plan and coordinate monthly staff meetings
*Knowledge with MS Office (Word, Excel); MS Publisher
*Manage Site budget and supplies
*Establish and maintain a safe environment for company customers and staff
*Maintain and supervise staff
*Manage the overall care and supervision of children
*Act as liaison and cooperate with the school’s principal and staff
*Awareness of site’s income and expenses in accordance with the cash and budget management goals set forth by the Executive Director
*Responsible for assuming the summer camp Director or Program Coordinator position
*Implemented new Intramural Spring Soccer League for 13 sites
-Maintain current CPR and First Aid certificates
-Completion of Infectious diseases course
-Completion of Child Care Administration course

2009-Present Kidz Love Soccer, Inc Pleasanton & San Jose, CA
*Mommy, Daddy, & Me- Instruct 2-3 year olds (parent participation) age-appropriate soccer skills based on motor skill development and cognitive ability in children
*Tot Soccer- Instruct 3 ½-4 year olds age-specific curriculum built around physical, psychological, and developmental needs of children (running, kicking)
*Inspire Tots to learn soccer skills in small groups in a creative and fun environment
*Pre-Soccer (4-5 year olds)- Instruct kids in the development of motor skills, and coordination in small group setting while learning basic soccer skills of running, stopping, and kicking

2004-2009 Campbell Union School District Campbell, CA
Site Coordinator (School Age)
*Manage overall daily operations of school-age program
*Plan and coordinate weekly and monthly curriculum
*Knowledge working with Windows 95, Word, and Excel
*Directly responsible for the health and safety of all children
*Manage and evaluate staff
*Primary liaison between parents, center, and school administration
*Ordered monthly supplies
*Provide Tours of program; Registration of all new families
*Provide Monthly Literature (Newsletter, Billing statements, etc.)
*Adhere to center budget

Summer 2004 Summer Enrichment Program
Site Coordinator
*Plan and implement activities (science, arts & crafts, clubs, sports, cooking, multi-cultural
*Plan and implement field trips
*Create a safe, fun, and structured environment for children to engage in various teacher-planned activities; large motor games
*Schedule and coordinate contractors for after school enrichment
*Plan, organize, and help coordinate summer enrichment program
*Responsible for summer budget expenses
*Plan staff schedule, daily schedule, and weekly themes

1998-2003 Palo Alto Community Child Care Palo Alto, CA
Center Director
*Plan and coordinate monthly staff curriculum; Ensure age-appropriate activities
*Recruit, hire, supervise, and provide ongoing leadership for staff
*Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines including ADA and CA licensing regulations
*Complete and ensure compliance with the National School Age Care Alliance Accreditation
*Manage and evaluate staff
*Facilitate weekly staff meetings
*Order all instructional, food, office, and athletic supplies
*Maintain all daily operations of program
*Conduct monthly evaluations on children as needed
*Adhere to monthly budget with all supplies
*Participate in early childhood education training and conferences
*Participate in Mentor program at Stanford University after school program

1998-2002 Sports & Games’ Camp (Summer)
Co-Director
*Hire, manage, and train staff
*Created a fun, non-competitive sports’ environment for k-5th grade children to learn and develop basic large motor skills (soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, hockey, track and field)
*Plan and coordinate field trips
*Plan and organize staff schedule
*Ensure program curriculum planning is age-appropriate
*Responsible for meeting summer budget guidelines
*Ensure staff complies with camp guidelines and expectations


Education 1989-1991 Ohlone College Fremont, CA
AA Degree Liberal Arts
1991-1994 San Jose State University San Jose, CA
BA Degree Psychology (Personality, Cognitive, Behavioral)
Child Development Assistant Permit Ca Commission on Teaching Credentialing
**12 Early Childhood Education Units De Anza College, Diablo Valley

Interests Health and fitness, coaching, running, reading, outdoor activities, hiking, community involvement

References Available upon request