Driven Early Care Education/Family Development Specialist bringing 20 years of success in related roles to add an invaluable new facet to the Education/Human Service team of professionals. Ambitious and focused with a passion for fostering community contributions through partnerships leading to leveraged funding, services and resources.
Results-driven professional highly experienced in education and human service environments. Natural leader and operational problem-solver successful at maintaining budgets, overseeing staff and optimizing program operations. Effectively leverage interpersonal communication skills to develop long-lasting relationships.
Skills
Event logistics
Mentorship and training
Staff scheduling
Volunteer acquisition
Community outreach
Team management
Project organization
Planning and coordination
Relationship development
Problem resolution
Customer service
Supervision
First Aid/CPR
MS Office
Business operations
Operational improvement
Team building
Inventory management
Process improvement
Administrative support
Communications
Activity organization
Vendor relationship management
Family Development/Life skill-building
Behavior monitoring
Data gathering
Social skills development
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Excellent classroom management
Motivating students
Job readiness training
Learning style assessment
Scheduling proficiency
Learning assessments
Classroom discipline
Standardized testing techniques
Behavior modification
Effectively work with parents
Mediation and advocacy talent
Title I knowledge
Tutoring and coaching
Tutoring and after school help
Training program design
Training program development
Motivational speaking
Orientation procedures
Staff retention
Staff training and motivation
Staff training and mentoring
Project management
Conflict management
Document management
Client rapport
Experience
After School Enrichment Program, Site Coordinator, 08/2019 to Current Catholic Health Initiative – Kearney, NE,
Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
Coordinated student activities and boosted engagement by ensuring safe, positive environment.
Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities.
Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Organized and lead variety of small and large group activities, including homework assistance, and organized indoor/outdoor sports activities.
NC Pre-K Early Care Education Specialist, 11/2017 to 01/2019 Smart Start Rowan – City, STATE,
Educated parents and caregivers to drive cooperation, learning achievement, performance and classroom behavior.
Boosted engagement and participation with attention to discipline and modeling appropriate behavior by teaching respect for classmates.
Assessed potential success of current and proposed programs and maintained compliance with various board regulations.
Investigated and documented performance of educators and support team members and identified areas requiring improvement.
Advised teaching staff and administration about curriculum development and use of material and equipment.
Created and administered questionnaires to identify social and emotional development needs and individualized strategies to meet goals.
Led and created challenging behavior training module staff orientation, attended by all Rowan County NC Pre-K teachers and staff, to drive development of effective behavioral skills and systems.
Leveraged data and collaborated with executive leaders to refine and improve discipline protocols.
Redesigned district-wide curriculum to meet higher standards and adhere to student behavior needs.
Maintained thorough records and submitted timely reports of project activities, findings and recommendations.
Delivered mentoring and coaching services to teachers, administrators, and support staff at all Rowan County NC Pre-K locations.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
Family Development Specialist, 07/2012 to 09/2017 Salisbury Rowan Community Action Agency – City, STATE,
Expanded program outreach by delivering new participant orientation, to income eligible applicants in Cabarrus and Rowan counties.
Located housing and other support services for displaced individuals working through self sufficiency issues.
Recommended improved life choices to enhance participant outcomes.
Maintained thorough and accurate records outlining program operations and participant progress.
Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions, by leveraging funding, services, and resources to remove participant life barriers to self sufficiency.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice, Expected in 05/1991 NC Central University - Durham, NC GPA:
Master of Arts: Special Education, Expected in 05/1998 UNC-Charlotte - Charlotte, NC GPA:
Completed coursework in Special Education.
: Family Development Specialist Certification, Expected in 08/2014 Duke University - Durham, NC GPA:
Completed professional development in Family Development Specialist Certification
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