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Colleen Tryba

Chicopee

Summary

Experienced in managing multiple sites for a before and after-school program. Successfully led meetings and ensured compliance with state licensing requirements. Passionate educator dedicated to child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing, and adaptable approach with children, families, and staff. Strives to create a nurturing environment for all. Committed to providing an enriched curriculum. Actively participates in professional development seminars, faculty meetings, and parent-teacher conferences to stay connected to the needs of children and parents.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director

Valley Opportunity Council
02.2024 - Current
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
  • Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Ludlow Boys and Girls Club
12.2006 - Current
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
  • Provided an open and loving environment where children direct the learning process
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
  • Address behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
  • Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
  • Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning

School Age Director

Mulberry Childcare
07.1996 - 08.2006
  • Manage staff for three centers and lead monthly staff meetings
  • Engage with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive
  • Manage program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements
  • Oversee that staff has required and up-to-date training
  • Maintain budgets for all centers
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experiences for children and staff
  • Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations
  • Recruit, hire, and train new staff
  • Review staff performance and set goals
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food, and materials to foster social and cognitive development
  • Process purchase orders, and payroll and calculate vouchers
  • Enter data for enrollment packages
  • Plan community events for families
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds

Education

Associate of Science - Education

Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA

Skills

  • Safety Awareness
  • Lesson Planning
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Department Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Team Building
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Child Development
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills

Certification

Director 2 certification

Timeline

Assistant Director

Valley Opportunity Council
02.2024 - Current

Preschool Lead Teacher

Ludlow Boys and Girls Club
12.2006 - Current

School Age Director

Mulberry Childcare
07.1996 - 08.2006
Director 2 certification

Associate of Science - Education

Holyoke Community College
Colleen Tryba