Brenda Rios
Livermore,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated bilingual professional with extensive experience in youth education and program coordination at Livermore Area Recreation And Park District. Excelled in creating inclusive, adaptive curricula and fostering community engagement. Proven track record in enhancing program quality and safety, evidenced by successful adaptation to new regulations and locations. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Services Coordinator
Livermore Area Recreation And Park District
05.2017 - Current
- Providing safe and effective programs that follow our district philosophy and mission, while ensuring policies and procedures are met, as well as Community Care Licensing requirements.
- Overseeing staff with direct guidance of responsibilities in our program to provide a quality environment.
- Planning and implementing Project Approach curriculum that includes activities for all learning types such as art, literature, science, math, music, cooking, and physical. Activities include both short and long-term projects.
- Creative program planning for the full day summer days that includes curriculum, field trips, and on site venues.
- Administration responsibilities include managing the program budget to provide all necessities within reason, enrollment, tuition, staff schedules and timesheets.
- Effective communication with school personnel for children, families, and programming.
- Parent communication with a monthly newsletter, important information and reminders through emails, in person, and calls or text.
- Attends and helps participate in training opportunities for other youth services staff.
Teacher/Lead Teacher
Livermore Area Recreation And Park District
01.2013 - 05.2017
- Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum activities that are modified when necessary.
- Providing a safe and positive environment that is kept well maintained and organized, whether it be in shared space classrooms, or main program rooms.
- Documentation of behavior and assessments made when necessary, along with working beside teachers, families, and medical professionals for child's best interest.
- Creating a welcoming classroom with defined interest areas, different learning opportunities with age appropriate supplies, and continuous upkeep of bulletin boards to display children's activities for themselves and their families to see.
- Directing lower-level staff to ensure their job duties are performed to the best of their ability for the quality care of the program and growth in their own career.
- Assisting in planning, shopping, and serving of program snacks and curriculum supplies.
- Active supervision indoors and out.
- Following program policies and procedures as well as Community Care and Licensing requirements.
Aide/Program Leader
Livermore Area Recreation & Park District
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Following program policies and procedures as well as Community Care Licensing requirements.
- Actively participating in children activities and assisting in planning, set up, and cleaning of these activities.
- Redirecting children's behavior whenever necessary, especially if it is disrupting the teacher's group discussion.
- Leading and indoor and outdoor group games, as well as participating in them to encourage play.
- Helping with observation and documentation of children behavior.
- Attending trainings and meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Brandman University
Walnut Creek, CA10.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA12.2015
High School Diploma -
Livermore High School
Livermore, CA06.2011
Skills
- Bilingual - fluent in Spanish as well as English
- Effective communication with both our ESS and Preschool program staff to ensure the necessities of both programs are met, with safety being the top priority, smooth transitions, and a positive environment for all
- Consistency - following program policies and procedures closely to ensure that the expectations of children behavior, families, and staff are all the same
- Creativity - on the spot curriculum changes or plans as well pre-planned, with a variety of options for the children of all learning types Incorporating long term and short term projects, as well as multicultural opportunities This creativity also occurs with program scheduling, and staff schedules when there are limitations to their availability
- Actively involved/ hands on - I enjoy actively leading and participating in activities, play, field trips, helping whenever possible at other sites to see their programs and bring back new ideas to our program
- Positive and welcoming - always make new staff or subs feel included and welcomed, as well as regular staff to create an environment that they want to be in
- Special needs experience - I've worked with a variety of mild, moderate, and severe children that require adaptation or accommodation to meet their specific needs in our programs
- Adaptability - I was one of the original staff to immediately return to work during COVID and adapted to the changes as they came With the school district having closed my first site where I became a coordinator, I adapted to the changes that came in relocating twice, and subbing regularly, prior to arriving to my permanent location I worked directly with my supervisor in the closing of many sites, as well as the re-opening of my current site and getting it up to par with licensing requirements
- Socialization
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Engagement
- Certified in CPR/AED, water safety, basic pest management in the school and child settings, mandated reporter training, preventative health - including nutrition and lead exposure
Timeline
Youth Services Coordinator
Livermore Area Recreation And Park District
05.2017 - Current
Teacher/Lead Teacher
Livermore Area Recreation And Park District
01.2013 - 05.2017
Aide/Program Leader
Livermore Area Recreation & Park District
10.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Brandman University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Las Positas College
High School Diploma -
Livermore High School
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