Elizabeth Cutaia
Charleston
Summary
Driven and passionate early childhood educator with excellent problem solving and coaching skills. Offering years of experience working with children, teachers and families from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Involvement with partnering agencies that implement programs to help families in need and create resources that will benefit all children who qualify.
Ready to implement my expertise to continue to support our youth, along with their loved ones, to succeed and flourish in today's world.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Coach
University of South Carolina
02.2023 - Current
- Collect, analyze, and use data from early childhood programs, licensing representatives, and community partners in the service delivery area to meet the diversity of early childhood settings (center-based, faith-based, school-based, home-based).
- Travel to early childhood programs to conduct on-site technical assistance and provide virtual technical assistance to assigned counties/regions and develop quality improvement plans in partnership with early childhood programs to maintain or increase program-wide quality levels.
- Implement and work with child care networks and/or Communities of
- Practice with child care programs to increase program quality and advocacy.
Early Childhood Program Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Increased enrollment numbers by developing effective marketing strategies and community outreach efforts.
- Managed staff recruitment, hiring, training, and retention to maintain a team of highly qualified educators.
- Mentored new hires guiding them towards seamless integration within the existing team to ensure a united front in achieving program goals.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven assessments, making adjustments as needed to meet goals and objectives.
- Navigator between regulatory agencies'' requirements ensuring accurate documentation submission including health department inspections.
- Collaborated with other early childhood professionals to stay current on best practices in the field of early education.
- Enhanced program quality by implementing research-based early childhood education practices and curriculum.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent monitoring and timely reporting.
- Promoted inclusivity among diverse student population cultivating respect for individual differences.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering open communication and collaboration for children''s success.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that promoted the social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development of each child.
- Implemented ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to foster continuous growth and improvement.
- Conducted regular staff meetings promoting transparency fostering open exchange discussing ongoing feedback/suggestions for improvements.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Business Owner
Creative Minds Preschool
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Acted as lead teacher in a multi-aged class room.
- Created and implemented all curriculum.
- Assessed all children based on age.
- Conducted all parent teacher conferences.
- Was responsible for all marketing and advertising.
- Developed strategic business plan, guiding company towards sustainable growth and profitability.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Long Island University
Southampton, NY08-2003
Skills
- Quality assurance expertise
- Team building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Customer focus
- Technical Assistance Provider
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Affiliations
- NAEYC
Timeline
Quality Coach
University of South Carolina
02.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Program Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2021 - 02.2023
Business Owner
Creative Minds Preschool
08.2012 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Long Island University
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