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Danielle Brown

Iqaluit

Summary

Seasoned Early Childhood Educator offering extensive experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations.


Desires a growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment. Goal-oriented professional and a skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Tundra Buddies Day Care
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
  • Recruited, selected and retained quality teachers and support staff.
  • Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, meetings and direct personal communication.
  • Maintain relationships with Inuit organizations, ELCC division of the Government of Nunavut, board members and TBDC staff.
  • Operated TBDC in accordance with centre policies and

territory licensing standards.

  • Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
  • Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization to create a more inclusive work environment.
  • Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
  • Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.

Early Childhood Officer

Government Of Nunavut
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Ensuring facilities and programs meet the required standards as defined through Nunavut’s Child Day Care Act.
  • Working with stakeholders, partners, clients to identify opportunities to increase the availability and affordability of childcare in Nunavut.
  • Conducting early childhood facility inspections including (but not limited to): review of registration documents, policies, records.
  • Investigating complaints about facilities and programs and taking action as required.
  • Liaising with the applicable agencies on standards of operation.
  • Actively promotes awareness of early childhood issues within communities.
  • Supports community-based non-profit organizations to plan, develop, and deliver quality / culturally appropriate early childhood education and care programs,
  • Promote the concept of families as strong places for early childhood development and the development of language, culture, values, and beliefs. These expectations are achieved through the delivery of programs such as the Early Childhood, Healthy Children Initiatives (HCI), and Young Parents Stay Learning (YPSL) programs.
  • Assuming the role and duties of the Manager, Early Childhood Development, in an acting capacity when necessary.
  • Ensure that the services and supports provided are aligned with and reflect Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles.

Executive Director

Aakuluk Daycare
10.2015 - 08.2022
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports
  • Managed, observed and evaluated 13 lead teachers and 1 kitchen staff
  • Recruited, selected and retained quality teachers and support staff
  • Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication
  • Interviewed parents and children for enrollment
  • Designed monthly activity schedules
  • Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports
  • Analyzed, constructed and calculated daily accounting records, including payroll and sales transactions
  • Resolved staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques
  • Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance
  • Operated Aakuluk Daycare in accordance with company policies and territory licensing standards
  • Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization to create a more inclusive work environment.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Communicated with Inuit organizations, ELCC division of the Government of Nunavut, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.

Early Childhood Educator

The Children's Centre
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviours
  • Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files
  • Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and daycare management
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication
  • Designed monthly activity schedules
  • Implemented curriculum
  • Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.

Program Coordinator

City of Iqaluit
05.2014 - 09.2014
  • Managed, observed and evaluated 16 lead teachers
  • Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication
  • Designed monthly activity schedules
  • Implemented curriculum
  • Analyzed, constructed and calculated daily accounting records, including payroll and sales transactions
  • Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance
  • Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters
  • Developed and operated within annual budget.

Assistant Coordinator

Vera Perlin Society
06.2007 - 09.2009
  • Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication
  • Designed monthly activity schedules
  • Implemented curriculum
  • Analyzed, constructed and calculated daily accounting records, including payroll and sales transactions
  • Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for a structured environment conducive to learning
  • Resolved staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
01.2015

Early Childhood Education -

College of The North Atlantic
St. John's, NL
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Holy Spirit High School
Manuels, NL
06.2006

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Program Management
  • Report compilation
  • Budget Administration
  • Child development expertise
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Excellent Communication

Additional Information

Completed HIGH FIVE training in June 2014

First Aid & CPR Certified in November 2023

References

References available upon request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Executive Director

Tundra Buddies Day Care
08.2024 - Current

Early Childhood Officer

Government Of Nunavut
08.2022 - 08.2024

Executive Director

Aakuluk Daycare
10.2015 - 08.2022

Early Childhood Educator

The Children's Centre
09.2014 - 10.2015

Program Coordinator

City of Iqaluit
05.2014 - 09.2014

Assistant Coordinator

Vera Perlin Society
06.2007 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Early Childhood Education -

College of The North Atlantic

High School Diploma -

Holy Spirit High School
Danielle Brown