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Angela Benitez

Middleburg,FL

Summary

Highly competent and motivated CYP professional committed to serving military families and their children with 33 years of experience in child care development and teaching education. I am a caring professional promoting expertise in providing guidance in different assignments and a confident child care employee known for following policies and procedures, having a strong work ethic and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing. I am eager to take on new responsibilities as well as accept constructive feedback with intent of improving the program as a whole.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child and Youth Program Assistant Director

NAS Jacksonville
12.2014 - Current
  • Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children and staff in compliance with organization's procedures and policies.
  • Communicate effectively with children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Prepare weekly work schedules for preschool, kitchen, and admin employees.
  • Receive and approve/disapprove leave request for preschool and kitchen department and ensure coverage is available for those employees.
  • Provide supervision for the preschool department employees
  • Prepare annual performance evaluations and Individual Development Plans for the Preschool department employees
  • Serve as the interviewing team when preparing to fill new positions
  • Oversee completion of Navy Daily Checklist, monthly inventory of Master First Aid Kit, and monthly MAP inspections
  • Serve as part of the team to decide when a child is ready to transition to a different room, verifying that decisions are made froma team perspective.
  • Make CDC Card appointments for all CDC Staff; also maintain documentation of influenza vaccines and health cards for all CDC employees annually.
  • Complete monthly update of inclusion binders in classrooms

CDC Program Lead

NAS Jacksonville
05.2002 - 12.2014
  • Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
  • Identified program needs and designed processes to support CDC requirements.
  • Designed solutions to resolve parent concerns by delivering superior customer service and empathy.
  • Engaged with teachers, children and parents to create positive, trusting and professional relationships.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Executed knowledge of appropriate and safe child activities.
  • Monitored and maintained a safe and clean environment for CDC staff and children.
  • Recommended behavioral improvement strategies to optimize learning experiences.
  • Trained teachers in understanding children learning and behavior needs.
  • Recommended and ordered necessary teaching materials.
  • Administered medications to children per parental instructions.

Education

Child Development Associates - Preschool

National Credentialing Program
Jacksonville, FL
04.2022

First Aid Instructor -

National Safety Council
Jacksonville, FL
2013

High School Diploma -

Fairhope High School
Fairhope, AL
06.1986

2 Year - Child Care

Robertsdale Vocational
Robertsdale, AL
05.1986

Skills

  • Dependability
  • Active listening
  • Problem-solving
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Communication
  • Empathic/interpersonal
  • Leadership
  • Facility Management
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Knowledge of Child and Youth Development
  • Program Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Data and Record Keeping
  • Food Sanitation Training
  • Virtual Lab School Management

Certification


  • First AID & CPR and AED


Professional References

  • Tiffany Davis 904-565-0254
  • Carolina Pineda 904-451-0800
  • Sherri Collamati 904-210-6785

Timeline

Child and Youth Program Assistant Director

NAS Jacksonville
12.2014 - Current

CDC Program Lead

NAS Jacksonville
05.2002 - 12.2014

Child Development Associates - Preschool

National Credentialing Program

First Aid Instructor -

National Safety Council

High School Diploma -

Fairhope High School

2 Year - Child Care

Robertsdale Vocational

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