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Professional Summary: Career Objective: Director Position Where I Can Effectively Utilize My Expertise and Skills

Dena Sommers is seeking a director position and has over 10 years of experience as a child care center director. She has an associate's degree in early childhood development and is close to completing her bachelor's. She has extensive qualifications in developing educational programs, budgeting, regulatory compliance, communication, and staff management. Currently, she directs A-Z Preschool/After School Program, where her responsibilities include ensuring standards and policies are followed, overseeing academic and daily programs, supervising staff, marketing, and record keeping.

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Professional Summary: Career Objective: Director Position Where I Can Effectively Utilize My Expertise and Skills

Dena Sommers is seeking a director position and has over 10 years of experience as a child care center director. She has an associate's degree in early childhood development and is close to completing her bachelor's. She has extensive qualifications in developing educational programs, budgeting, regulatory compliance, communication, and staff management. Currently, she directs A-Z Preschool/After School Program, where her responsibilities include ensuring standards and policies are followed, overseeing academic and daily programs, supervising staff, marketing, and record keeping.

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Dena Sommers

43107 Barons Street, Chantilly, Va 20152


Home/Cell : 703-310-6000 DenaSommers@A-ZPreschool.com

Career Objective: Director position where I can effectively utilize my expertise and skills.

Professional Summary
Dedicated Child Care Center Director with 10 years experience. Thorough understanding of
budgets, local and state regulations and the importance of clear communication both with staff
and parents. With an Associate's in Science degree and 1 class away from an Associate's in Early
Childhood Development degree, experience and a deep concern for the welfare of children, I
bring all of the qualities needed.

Core Qualifications

Development of educational programs and standards


Budget creation and setting of fees
Adherence to all local and state regulations
Strong business understanding
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skill
Oversight of all daily activities and programs
Staff hiring and training

Experience
September 2006 to current, Chantilly, Va A-Z Preschool/After School Program, Director

Ensured the facility met the parent organization's standards, policies and regulations.
Ensured academic program met standards in accordance with NAEYC (National Association of
Education of Young Children) guidelines.
Supervised teachers and support staff.
Conducted tours and explained or answered procedural questions
Managed marketing
Established and met budget goals
Administered record keeping
Developed rapport with parents
Established performance goals and objectives

Ensured all staff were trained in first aid, communicable disease recognition and awareness of
possible child abuse
Ensured compliance with all federal regulations
Trained and mentored teachers and staff
Conducted the hiring, training and evaluation of staff.

Education
2015 Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Va Careers Studies Certificate in Early
Childhood Development
2015 (Anticipated Graduation, Fall 2016 - 1 class remaining) Northern Virginia Community
College, Annandale, Va Associates of Applied Science
2003-2005 Marymount University, Nursing
2003 Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Va Associates of Science, General
Studies
High School Diploma

Certifications/Endorsements
Certified in Medication Administration Training
Certified in CPR/First Aid
Abuse Recognition and Intervention Training, Virginia Department of Social Services Child
Infant and Toddler Care Endorsement, Virginia Department of Social Services
Music, Art and Movement Endorsement, Virginia Department of Social Services
Preschool Endorsement, Virginia Department of Social Services
Safety and Nutrition Endorsement, Virginia Department of Social Services

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