Ave Jarrett
Ridgeville,SC
Summary
I'm a compassionate professional with a background in Child and Youth Program Assistance. I have a strong background in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities, providing emotional support and maintaining safe environments for children. I am skilled in strong communication skills, ability to manage group dynamics, documentation ,and adaptability to the diverse needs of children.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Air Force
Charleston, SC
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that enhanced children's learning and retention.
- Led individual and group activities focused on fostering social skills and building positive peer interactions among participants.
- Facilitated effective communication between parents, guardians, and program staff to ensure alignment on child development goals.
- Attended professional development trainings to strengthen understanding of youth programming best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all program activities to protect participants. during all activities.
- Maintained accurate records of children to meet DOD, NAF, and NAEYC standards.
Assiatant Director
McDonough Montessori
McDonough, GA
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel, assigning tasks and tracking progress to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Supervised junior staff, guiding their professional development and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Provided support in the training of new staff members.
- Maintained children's record to ensure that they are up to date.
- Utilized strong writing and speaking skills to improve team communication and collaboration.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Navy
Chesapeake, VA
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Conducted individual and group activities to develop social, emotional , cognitive and physical abilities.
- Assisted in creating age-appropriate lesson plans that enhance children's learning experiences.
- Maintained safety standards during all activities.
- Monitored compliance with CDC, DOD, and NAYEC regulations through regular reviews of standards.
- Helped maintain accurate accounts of the ratio of children during the day.
- Encouraged positive relationships among coworkers through positive communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goose Creek High School
Goose Creek, SC05-2021
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Behavior Management
- Activity implementation
- Planning activities
- Documentation skills
- Child Safety
- Developmental support
- Writing and verbal communication
- Behavior management
References
- Alondra Adams: 360-628-2020
- Rebecca Davis: 843-822-3018
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Air Force
02.2024 - 10.2025
Assiatant Director
McDonough Montessori
05.2022 - 09.2023
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Navy
10.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Goose Creek High School