NATALIE SFERRA
Zelienople
Summary
Dedicated and experienced leader in child-focused programming with over 15 years of progressive responsibility in educational, recreational, and community-based settings. Proven expertise in directing large-scale youth operations, including early childhood education centers, youth development programs, and summer camps. Skilled in overseeing multi-site operations, mentoring staff, coordinating with families, and organizing youth events and camps. Passionate about creating safe, inclusive environments that foster growth from infancy through adolescence. Known for strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive, compassionate approach to problem-solving and child development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare provider
In Home Babysitter
08.2020 - Current
- Provide childcare for three families' in my home.
- Ages from 6 weeks till 7 years old.
Center Director
Early Years Learning Center
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Hired, trained and Supervised 12 staff. Head teachers, Assistant teachers and float staff.
- Evaluated staff members on a yearly basis, conducted annual raise delegation by determining the efficiency and effort displayed by employees.
- Managed the overall site organization consisting of approximately 75 children from the ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
Senior Child Care Director
Butler County Family YMCA
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Oversee the daily operations 7 licensed child care sites ages 6 weeks-13 years old approximately 250 children.
- Supervise 2 day camp directors of 2 licensed summer day camps with approximately 175 children.
- Manage CACFP program of all licensed sites.
- Supervise 4 site coordinators, 1 billing administrator and 2 full time cooks.
- Manage subsidy child care payments.
- Manage a revenue budget of $1.7 million.
- Manage net budget $406,000.
Director
Rose E Schneider YMCA
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Oversee the daily operations of the child watch daycare center and Youth and Family Center.
- Supervise and evaluate a staff of 35 daycare caregivers and 25 Youth and Family Center monitors.
- Plan and implement approximately six large-scale programs each year for YMCA members and community partners totaling in an average attendance of 300 individuals.
- Advise the Youth and Government student group through mentoring opportunities and annual trips to Harrisburg, PA.
- Hire, train and supervise a staff of 27 summer camp counselors.
- Facilitate the daily logistics of the summer camp consisting of 150 children.
- Develop training programs and materials for summer camp counselors, lead training sessions to ensure proper safety protocols.
Site Director
South Butler YMCA
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Hired, trained, and supervised a staff of 19 employees at two separate YMCA locations.
- Evaluated staff members on a yearly basis, conducted annual raise delegation by determining the efficiency and effort displayed by employees.
- Managed the overall site organization consisting of approximately 100 children from the ages 5-13 YEARS OLD.
Education
PA Director’s Credential - Early Childhood-Leadership SD
Northhampton Community College
12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Administration
Ashford University
11.2012
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Butler County Community College
05.2010
Skills
- Classroom recordkeeping
- Group leadership
- Housekeeping
- Child development support
- Recreation planning
- Child safety procedures
- Child supervision
- Interpersonal relationships
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Lesson plan development
- Early childhood education
Timeline
Childcare provider
In Home Babysitter
08.2020 - Current
Center Director
Early Years Learning Center
02.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Child Care Director
Butler County Family YMCA
05.2016 - 02.2019
Director
Rose E Schneider YMCA
09.2012 - 05.2016
Site Director
South Butler YMCA
08.2010 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Administration
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Butler County Community College
PA Director’s Credential - Early Childhood-Leadership SD
Northhampton Community College
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