Ann Fuqua
Lexington,KY
Summary
Goal-oriented professional well-versed and tenured in operational practices and regulatory requirements of early childhood environments. Skilled leader and problem-solver with experience in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Provides operational guidance and supports 70 person staff to deliver superior performance that yields positive growth and development outcomes. Consistently maintains Kentucky state licensing requirements and meets compliance standards to promote trusting relationships with families and staff.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
Lexington, Kentucky
08.2022 - Current
- Preparing classroom lesson plans
according to student’s IEP’s and learning styles. - Completed required assessments with parent
participation while doing home visits. - Worked with classroom assistants to ensure that goals and objectives were being screened and all data recorded in a timely manner.
- Met weekly with FCPS
Resource staff and therapist providing updates on each student’s progress.
Director of Childcare
Southern Hills United Methodist Church
Lexington, KY
09.2011 - Current
- Capacity increase from 128 to 308 through referrals, forgoing any use of additional advertisement.
- Revenue increase by $1.0M, 126.7%.
- Lead staff of 41 full time, 35 part time employees.
- Project manager throughout complete education wing renovations while remaining open.
- Pioneered 2020-2021 NTI SHECP Programs, servicing 52 students by guiding through NTI from various schools and providing additional assistance.
- Awarded top tier award for American Rescue Plan from 2021-2024 due to accepting Kentucky Childcare Assistance Program, Kentucky Allstars Program, and assistance to hardship families during epidemic.
- First program to volunteer Marke Cancer Childcare Program, and offer free of charge in order to offer additional support to families who do not otherwise have any.
Every Child Succeeds - Help Me Grow Coordinator
Cincinnati Children's Hospital And Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
08.2004 - 12.2011
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Developed and created programs, such as preparing an IFSP for families and therapist to follow, and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Arranged for CCHMC Pediatrician Residents to accompany my visits in order to achieve a full understanding of each family's challenges.
- Collaborated with Cincinnati Public Schools to plan and execute the transition of families that would still need services after three years of age
- Educated various families through Parents as Teachers program during home visits with at-risk mothers to increase confidence and preparedness.
Teacher of Multi Disabilites
Hamilton County Board Of MRDD
Cincinnati, OH
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Liaison with Matthew 25 Ministry to refurbished medical equipment from hospitals for home use.
Education
K-5 Special Education Teaching Certificate - Special Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY08.1992
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.1982
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Program Activities
- Parent and Student Communication
- Annual Evaluations
- Facility Inspections
- Enrichment Activities
- Infant Care
- Weekly Payroll
- Microsoft Applications
- Income Generation
- Expense Monitoring
- Hiring and Retention
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Director of Childcare
Southern Hills United Methodist Church
09.2011 - Current
Every Child Succeeds - Help Me Grow Coordinator
Cincinnati Children's Hospital And Medical Center
08.2004 - 12.2011
Teacher of Multi Disabilites
Hamilton County Board Of MRDD
08.2002 - 08.2004
K-5 Special Education Teaching Certificate - Special Education
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Eastern Kentucky University
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