MONICA S. FOSTER
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director with a proven track record at Parent Cooperative for Early Learning, excelling in policy writing and budget management. Expert in human resource administration, fostering collaborative relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Successfully developed programs that enhanced educational outcomes while addressing parental needs with empathy and professionalism.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Parent Cooperative for Early Learning
Chicago
06.2015 - 06.2015
- Provided guidance to staff and volunteers of the program by interpreting relevant policies and procedures, including maintaining consistent programming
- Managed payroll and human resource administration, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, orientation, and coaching of staff and volunteers in consultation with the Board of Directors
- Developed and defined the policies and objectives of the learning cooperative in accordance with NAEYC accreditation standards
- Liaised with the governing Board, including assistance with the transition of new Board Members
- Prepared annual budget and forecast utilizing Microsoft Quick Books in conjunction with accountant and Board Treasurer
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with other community service providers and vendors
- Implemented Creative Curriculum and evaluation for preschool programming
- Constructively addressed parental needs including resource referrals and provided child development guidance through parent conferences
- Published monthly parent/community newsletter
- Maintained Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) licensing standards, policies and procedures
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public School
Chicago
03.1999 - 05.1999
- Served as a substitute teacher for grades K-8th
- Special assignment working with grades K-3 Special Education class for 3 months in teacher's absence
- Monitored the lunch room, recreational area and library for student safety
- Maintained regular communications with parents, guardians and appropriate staff about the students educational progress
- Directly supervised students in performance of daily practices
- Attended various regular meetings, training and in-services; including meetings with School Administrator and other teachers
Full time Provisional Teacher
Chicago Public School
Chicago
10.1996 - 01.1999
- Managed a classroom of 40 students between the ages 3-4years old.
- Developed weekly lesson plans for 3-4year olds.
- Created and developed monthly parent involvement activities.
- Worked with teachers to develop classroom curriculum.
- Planned and supervised monthly field trips for students.
- Provided general direction and supervision to students within the classroom.
- Directly supervised students in performance of daily education practices.
- Assisted in developing, writing and implementing group activities and individual education plans.
- Created a monthly newsletter for parents and guardians.
- Documented all activities and maintained appropriate records.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology/Human Development and Social Sciences
National Louis University
Chicago, IllinoisAssociates - Child Development
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Policy writing
- Budget management
- Human resource administration
- Program evaluation
- Payroll administration
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Chicago Department of Public Health Certified Foodservice Manager, 01/09/12, 01/09/15
- American Red Cross: Certified in CPR and First Aid, 08/26/13, 08/26/15
- Gateways to Opportunity Registry, 03/10/14, 03/09/15
- Department of Children and Family Services: Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion, 08/01/13
- Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates: Directors Boot Camp, 03/23/11, 03/24/11
- Illinois Action for Children: Directors Forum: Infant/Toddler Issues, 01/26/10
- Illinois Action for Children: Sexual Abuse and Mandated Reporting, 05/14/09
- McCormick Tribune Center for Early Childhood Leadership: Leadership Connections, 05/12/07
- City of Chicago Department of Human Services and Chicago State University: Creative Curriculum Training, 09/27/03
- City of Chicago Department of Human Services and Chicago State University: Head Start Performance Standard Training, 08/05/03
- YWCA Metropolitan Chicago: Staff Retention for Administrators, 01/15/02
Timeline
Executive Director
Parent Cooperative for Early Learning
06.2015 - 06.2015
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public School
03.1999 - 05.1999
Full time Provisional Teacher
Chicago Public School
10.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology/Human Development and Social Sciences
National Louis University
Associates - Child Development
Harold Washington College
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