Carissa Combs
Rossville
Summary
Results-driven home daycare owner with a strong foundation in organizational skills, time management, and problem-solving. Successfully created age-appropriate educational activities and established trust with families to support children’s growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Daycare Owner
Myself
Livingston, TN
05.2023 - 05.2026
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities for children.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Established strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on child development.
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation, adhering to nutritional guidelines.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking.
- Enhanced learning environment by incorporating diverse resources and materials.
- Conducted regular assessments of children's progress to tailor individual learning plans.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents to establish trust and open communication regarding their child''s progress.
- Established a consistent daily routine that balanced structured activities with free play time for optimal child development.
Early Childhood Educator
CRMC Childcare
Cookeville, TN
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social development.
- Implemented classroom activities that fostered creativity and encouraged problem-solving among preschoolers.
- Monitored child progress through assessments, providing tailored support to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's development, ensuring consistent communication and support strategies.
- Trained and mentored new educators on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery methods.
- Led initiatives to integrate technology into the classroom, enhancing engagement and interactive learning experiences.
- Established a positive classroom environment, promoting respect, cooperation, and inclusivity among students.
- Evaluated educational programs regularly for effectiveness, driving continuous improvement in teaching practices.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Early Childhood Educator
Childcare Network
Eastridge TN
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Trained and mentored new educators on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor child progress and adapt lesson plans accordingly.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a high-quality workforce.
- Established effective communication with parents, addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships within the community.
- Coordinated special events and activities that engaged families and strengthened community involvement in programs.
- Monitored budget expenditures, optimizing resource allocation for operational efficiency and program enhancement.
- Managed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting to ensure efficient operation of the daycare center.
- Implemented ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members, improving overall quality of care provided at the facility.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Streamlined daycare operations through effective scheduling, staff management, and budget control.
Education
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA07-2014
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Professionalism and ethics
- Parent-teacher communication
- Community networking
- Parent engagement
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Punctual and reliable
- Multitasking
- Coordination and teamwork
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Creative thinking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Home Daycare Owner
Myself
05.2023 - 05.2026
Early Childhood Educator
CRMC Childcare
09.2020 - 05.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Childcare Network
08.2017 - 08.2020
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Georgia Northwestern Technical College