Alicia Martin

• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors of 1 to 25 children.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
• Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe

Childcare Director of the before and after school program for the YMCA. Worked to strengthen communities and youth development in families we serve for over a 10 year tenure. Instrumental in the program's growth moving it from 70 families to over 150 families. Passion is inspiring children, connecting families to the communities, and help form relationships to better our community.

• Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
• Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
• Assisted managers in interviewing and selecting new workers.
• Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
• Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
• Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
• Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
• Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
• Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.

• Create and implement inclusive social curriculum and activities to help promote physical and cognitive growth meeting developmental needs for children with disabilities while maintaining attendance.
• Assist individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to help them improve life skills.

• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.