Christina Ryan
Islip,New York
Summary
I am a dedicated Childcare Assistant Director who is a reliable, hard working employee with an outstanding work ethic and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have a passion for working with children. I bring my caring, motivated attitude and experience of early childhood development and special education to encourage students with their academic and personal growth. Encouraging Assistant Director with talents for team building, leading and motivating as well as morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Childcare Director
Great South Bay YMCA
200 West Main Street
08.2023 - Current
- Managed staff meetings effectively, encouraging open dialogue for sharing best practices and addressing challenges collectively.
- Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased efficiency with proper staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff members, fostering collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Supported families in accessing financial assistance programs when needed, reducing barriers to childcare services.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through diligent record-keeping and timely report submissions.
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a decrease in accidents and incidents within the facility.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
Teaching Assistant
YMCA Of LONG ISLAND
70 Brentwood RoadBay Shore, NY 11706
03.2016 - 06.2023
- Support and assist lead teacher and Special Education Teacher within the classroom environment in preparing and implementing lessons.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
- Promote positive behavior by utilizing visual prompts and cues, individual token boards, breaks and other positive behavior interventions as per a students' IEP or individual needs.
- experience taking different types of data such as ABC and anecdotal.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Development
Child Care Council
07.2024
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum Planning
- Special Needs Support
- Safety regulations compliance
- Staff Management
- Staff hiring
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
Emergency Medical Technician
- Elected 1st. Lieutenant of the Rescue Company
- Prepared and led training drills for department members
- Received the Life Saving Award
- Received award for for my recovery efforts during the aftermath of September 11, 2001
Timeline
Assistant Childcare Director
Great South Bay YMCA
08.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
YMCA Of LONG ISLAND
03.2016 - 06.2023
No Degree - Early Childhood Development
Child Care Council