Bria Bowden
El Paso,TX
Summary
Professional with solid experience in youth program support, adept at fostering positive environments for young individuals. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Skilled in activity planning, conflict resolution, and effective communication, bringing reliability and enthusiasm to every task.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CYPA Youth Program Assistant
Replica Child Development Center
El Paso, TX
03.2023 - Current
- VLS completion
- I provided a safe, creative environment for the children to explore and learn.
- Provide a safe, instructional and caring environment for children of our military and department of defense organizations.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Conducted observations and individual child plans on Teaching Strategies Gold.
- Knowledgeable of NAEYC criteria regarding environment and portfolios. Assisted in NAEYC accreditations.
- Experienced with Teaching Strategies, and Teachstone. Experienced and assist each year with inspections conducted by AHHI (Army Higher Headquarters Inspection)Collaborated with other staff members to develop new strategies for improving overall program effectiveness.
- Learn Army regulations and implement them in the classroom, as well as looking out for the safety of the military child.
Youth Activities Specialist
Parks & Recreation Department
El Paso, TX
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Develops and plan activities that meet children’s’ cognitive, physical, and social emotional needs.
- Fosters a classroom ‘s environment that is child-oriented and inviting.
- Maintains indoors and outdoors space safe and a hazard free.
- Always maintains children’s accountability.
- Creates lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and keeps children engaged.
- Responsible for classroom ‘s daily worksheets , reports and ensures that all documents turned in in a timely manner.
- Creates children’s daily schedule that is consistent and provide children with a wide- array of learning opportunities.
- Maintained a trustworthy, professional relationship with parents and co-workers.
Church Audio Engineer
New Dimension Kingdom Worship Center
El Paso, TX
04.2006 - Current
- Utilized recording equipment to record music and speech.
- Used field equipment to capture audio and sounds used in various projects.
- Operated control consoles to regulate volume levels and sound quality.
- Set up for recording sessions through choosing appropriate microphones.
- Repaired and maintained audio equipment, such as mixers, microphones, amplifiers and switching devices.
- Collaborated with musicians and vocalists to develop cohesive sound arrangements.
- Operated sound mixing consoles to ensure optimal audio quality during live worship events.
- Trained junior team members on proper audio engineering techniques and equipment use.
Student Intern
Park University
El Paso, TX
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Performed wide range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research and operational needs.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
- Assisted with clerical needs including answering telephone calls, performing database management and drafting correspondence.
- Assisted with clerical duties such as inspecting building for room assignments and, Issued equipment to assign Instructors.
Sleep Lab Technician
El Paso Sleep Center
El Paso, TX
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Verified patient identities using prescribed protective measures to meet facility and regulatory requirements.
- Tracked patients during tests and surgeries with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
- Calibrated equipment for optimal use and to obtain accurate diagnostic results.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
- Inventoried supplies, picked necessary materials and delivered accurate items to patient sites and rooms locations.
Education
No Degree - Child Development
Army
01-2023
Social Psychology
Park University
El Paso, TXMedical Assisting - undefined
Western Technical College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Input demographics into data base
- Equipment maintenance/operation
- Instructing and relaying information
- Child safety protocols
- Behavior management techniques
- Positive role modeling
- Problem-solving
- Certified in CPR & first Aid
- Relationship building
- Coping techniques
- Organizational growth
- Trustworthy & Dependable
Timeline
CYPA Youth Program Assistant
Replica Child Development Center
03.2023 - Current
Youth Activities Specialist
Parks & Recreation Department
10.2021 - 03.2023
Student Intern
Park University
05.2017 - 03.2020
Sleep Lab Technician
El Paso Sleep Center
08.2016 - 10.2017
Church Audio Engineer
New Dimension Kingdom Worship Center
04.2006 - Current
Social Psychology
Park University
Medical Assisting - undefined
Western Technical College
No Degree - Child Development
Army