1. Linda A Reichert
1123 East Springfield Drive
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Cell: 814-571-8892
lreichert31@msn.com
OBJECTIVE
To use my experience, training, and communication skills to continue to make a
difference, for the future of children and families, in the field of education.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bright Horizons/Hildebrandt Learning Center PA/CT 05/2011 – Present
Executive Director/Director/Staff Mentor/Trainer
The Childcare Center @ Hort Woods Penn State University
ESPN KidsCenter; Bristol, CT
Oversee all operational functions of a childcare facility under a 2-5 million dollar budget
Supervise, mentor, train 50/90 employees from a dual HR system
Hire, orient, teach, mentor, and train all staff within a multi human resource facility
Create World Class Welcomes for staff and families to maintain retention
Enroll and integrate families based on a sliding fee scale, age, diversity
Market all aspects of a laboratory child care and client based setting
Integrate students into all aspects of the lab school curriculum and assessments
Mentor/Train students in areas of interest during their participation
Train staff on curriculum initiatives, policies procedures, and positive behavior support
Meet and create relationships with all Penn State University/ESPN departments
Maintain client relationship with Penn State University/ESPN
Communicate all client needs per management contract
Consistently advocate for community outreach and early childhood actions
Responsible for implementation of billing and payroll systems
Maintain a center that is the forefront of Sustainability
Continue professional development for new and innovative solutions for quality
Maintain Keystone Star 4 quality rating in Pennsylvania year over year
Maintain NAEYC national accreditation year over year
Maintain awarded grant year over year exceeding $100,000 for staff retention and
quality programming through Keystone Stars
Maintain Parent Partnership Group and develop trainings for families as needed
Represent the center and university at community events
Quality Assurance certified trainer in Pennsylvania
Enroll and tour families as needed while managing a dual waitlist
Maintain Platinum LEED certification building by continued sustainability practices
Maintain family relationships and foster a parent support group
Manage payroll systems as well as time off systems for all employees

2. CCLC, State College, PA 11/2002 - 05/2011
Manager/Director/Administrator
Educational Peer Trainer
Systems Peer Trainer
Maintain a responsible financial budget year over year
Market all aspects of childcare center to community
Mentor student participants in developmentally appropriate practices
Maintain FTE with consistent internal marketing strategies
Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate over forty staff
Communicate with families to maintain positive, high quality environment
Maintain positive client relationship
Maintain Community outreach initiatives
Assist Regional Director in operational aspects of area region
Facilitate and operate a Prek Counts grant program in PA with Penn State University
Consistently evaluate quality in classrooms
Conduct ongoing staff trainings based on developmental needs
Apply and obtain annual grant monies to further quality in classrooms and staffing
Conduct computer operations daily using internet based systems
Member of local community engagement groups
Oversee parent association activities and events
Knowledge Learning Corporation, State College, PA 02/2001 - 11/2002
Director/Administrator/Peer Trainer
Fairfield Academy, Montoursville, PA 09/1992-02/2001
EDUCATION
Lock Haven University Lock Haven , PA
Master of Education in Teaching and Learning, GPA: 4.0
2007
Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA
Bachelor of Science Education in Early Childhood
1992
SKILLS
Quality Assurance Trainer Certified Pennsylvania
NAEYC Accredited Director
Keystone Star 4 Pennsylvania Director
Education and Systems Peer Trainer/PACCA Member
Child Development Associate Professional Development Specialist
Positive Behavior Support Implementation Facilitator in Pennsylvania
Sign Language Certified Center