Kaitlin Dandridge
Ashland
Summary
Childcare professional with strong leadership skills, adept at managing teams and ensuring high standards of care and education. Proven ability to create nurturing and safe environment while fostering team collaboration and adaptability. Skilled in curriculum development, staff training, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Systems & Curriculum
LeafSpring School at Hanover
08.2024 - Current
- Maintain child files and family accounts in compliance with company and licensing standards.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of transactions while maintaining accurate records.
- Manage and oversee all subsidy accounts.
- Ensure classrooms and building maintain compliance with company and licensing standards.
- Oversee and manage classroom curriculum.
- Provide staff with ongoing Professional Development opportunities.
- Enhance team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Train employees in company and licensing compliance requirements.
Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs
LeafSpring School at Hanover
11.2021 - Current
- Auditing/managing accounts and files
- Oversee daily operations of staff
- Maintain Licensing Standards
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- MAT Certified
- MAT-Diabetes Certified
Curriculum Specialist
LeafSpring School at Hanover
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Ensure that teachers follow developmentally appropriate practices.
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- MAT Certified
Lead Teacher
LeafSpring School at Hanover
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Write weekly lesson plans and oversee the daily operations of classroom and assistant teachers.
- 2017 Teacher of the Year
Lead Teacher
LeafSpring School at Wyndham
09.2015 - 05.2016
Education
Advanced Diploma -
Hanover High School
06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Human Development: Child and Adolescent Development
Virginia Tech
05.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations management
- Financial management
- Customer Service
- Creativity and innovation
- Staff Development
- Multitasking
Certification
First Aid & CPR
MAT
Virginia Early Childhood Administrator Professional Credential (in-progress)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Director, Systems & Curriculum
LeafSpring School at Hanover
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs
LeafSpring School at Hanover
11.2021 - Current
Curriculum Specialist
LeafSpring School at Hanover
01.2020 - 11.2021
Lead Teacher
LeafSpring School at Hanover
08.2016 - 01.2020
Lead Teacher
LeafSpring School at Wyndham
09.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Development: Child and Adolescent Development
Virginia Tech
Advanced Diploma -
Hanover High School
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