program director and family program coordinator resume example with 16+ years of experience
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Summary
Enthusiastic and diplomatic individual with superior skills and 19 years of experience working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Skilled in ensuring the of success programming development, family and community engagement, and day-to-day management. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team!
Skills
Family and children's programs knowledge and development
Understanding, implementing, and monitoring adherence to state regulations in a childcare setting
Program creation and management
Classroom environment planning and execution
Lesson planning expert
Connecticut Early Learning Development Standards expert
Supervision and support of a teaching team comprised of 20 or more educators
Coordinated family outreach and referrals to social support services
Experience
08/2004 to Current
Program Director and Family Program CoordinatorFoundations For Learning Of Glastonbury – City, STATE,
Minimized financial risk by establishing and maintaining best financial practices.
Spearheaded the transition to digital record keeping for all staff, student, and billing records
Kept daily operations and curriculum programming on a tight schedule to ensure compliance with state regulations
Coordinated planning and program development each year to ensure best practices were utilized.
Developed robust marketing and social media presence plans to increase awareness of programs.
Oversaw completion of productivity goals and educated employees on developmentally appropriate practices and proper adherence to state regulations.
Managed programs and events from initial concept to completion.
Increased business revenue through proactive management of relationships and sales strategies.
Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership and training for all workers.
Designed and implemented standard operating procedures for teaching staff as well as a parent handbook for optimal efficiency.
Managed student records, quarterly assessments, progress reports, and parent-teacher-student conferences.
Instituted community service and engagement as part of curriculum programming.
Developed and managed budgets for academic and student affairs.
Supervised actions of a 25 person program team while working to assess, plan, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices.
Proposed and developed new programming ideas and special features to drive audience engagement.
Planned and scheduled regular and special event programs to meet established goals.
Collaborated with teachers and additional program support staff to evaluate successes and failures as well as develop new partnerships and make proactive changes.
Planned and conducted staff meetings to brainstorm new ideas and deliver program and milestone updates.
Oversaw daily operations of program functions.
09/2018 to Current
Early Childhood Certified TeacherFoundations For Learning Of Glastonbury – City, STATE,
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
Assisted in development screenings to measure students' motor, language, and emotional skills.
Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership.
Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiques, and reports for parents
Utilized digital application, called BrightWheel, to maintain student records, daily progress, student portfolios, and daily communication with parents.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings each week.
Earned reputation for great attendance, hard work, empathy, and integrity.
Improved parent satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Provided excellent service and attention to parents when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Improved operations by working with teaching team members and parents to find workable solutions.
Collaborated with others to discuss new techniques to help individualize the care provided to each student and their family.
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as problem solving, sensory, and group games for experiential learning.
Organized Language, Literacy, STEM, Sensory, Gross Motor, Dramatic Play and Social/Emotional activities for classroom of 20-25 students to teach skills based on the Connecticut Early Learning Development Standards.
Developed and created new curriculum programs using nature and experiential outdoor learning as the cornerstone.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for students from Infancy through School Age.
Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
Planned, budgeted for and executed weekly trips to locations in conjunction with our curriculum goals to create a more robust and engaging experience for the students.
Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Managed curriculum development and daily facility operations in alignment with corporate objectives.
Established objectives for all lessons, modules and projects.
Optimized learning processes through research and development of innovative learning methods.
06/2010 to Current
Educational Consultant for Early Childhood ProgramSelf-Employeed – City, STATE,
Introduced new non-technology based techniques and procedures to educators in various age groups.
Discussed various issues with members of early childhood programs and worked to develop improvement strategies.
Investigated and documented performance of educators and support team members and identified areas requiring improvement.
Developed instructional material used by instructors and educators.
Advised teaching staff and administration about curriculum development and use of material and equipment.
Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2004 to to
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT GPA:
Major in History with a focus on American History
Major in English with a focus on American and British Literature
Minor in Dance
Thesis: Feminism in the Southern Plantation Culture
3.18 GPA
Expected in 05/2008 to to
Master of Arts: Early Childhood Education And Special Education University of Hartford - West Hartford, CT GPA:
National Honor's Society Member
Kappa Delta Pi Member
3.95 GPA
Ranked in Top 2% of class
Major in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K through Third Grade)
Major in Special Education (Pre-K through 12th Grade)
Certifications
Certified CT and VT Educator (113-endorsement): Early Childhood Education PreK-3rd Grade plus Special Education through 12th Grade
First Aid/CPR
Medication/Epi-Pen certification held for Connecticut
Completed yearly Mandated Reporter Training through DCF-CT
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School Attended
University of Connecticut
University of Hartford
Job Titles Held:
Program Director and Family Program Coordinator
Early Childhood Certified Teacher
Educational Consultant for Early Childhood Program