Christy McWilliams
El Paso,TX
Summary
Experienced Child and Youth Program Assistant excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Skilled in implementing engaging lesson plans and fostering a safe, supportive environment.
Proven ability to foster team collaboration and adapt to changing needs. Strong skills in communication, mentorship, and activity coordination. Highly reliable with focus on achieving tangible results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CYPA 04 Youth Program Assistant Target Level
Replica Child Development Center
Fort Bliss, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Currently oversee the Kinders module, by keeping staff on task with trainings and proper regulations for the classroom. ·
- Assist in Complete scheduling for the Kinders module to ensure it runs effectively. I assist in ensuring scheduling is complete to have proper amount of staff-to-children ratio. Participated in both NAEYC and Army Higher Headquarter Inspection (AHHI) inspections, by maintaining regulations upheld by the CYS standard. ·
- Provide safe and fun learning environments, which included age appropriate lesson plans..
- Interact with Teachers(Bliss and Hartley Elementary), parents and families on a daily basis, on the progress of each child.
- Conduct Behavioral Support Plans (BSP), in conjunction with the Training Specialist, Special needs Director, and Families, to create a successful learning experience. ·
- · Conduct USDA, during mealtimes. Mentoring new staff the proper way of conducting USDA, during mealtimes in the classroom. ·
- Collaborates with the SPS, Assistant Directors, and Director when issues occur in the classroom, with staff, or families. ·
- Mentor and support oncoming staff sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully with the tools and assistances to learn and implement standards in the classroom.
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, role modeling appropriate behavior.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Mentor new staff, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Currently hold my CDL. I operate the bus for the before and after school children in my care. ensuring the children arrive and depart to and from school safely.
- Ensure staff and children follow all safety rules and procedures while occupying the bus when in operation.
CYPA Youth Program Assistant 02/04
Child and Youth Services Main/East Bliss CDC
Fort Bliss, TX
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Provide a safe, instructional and caring environment for children of our military and department of defense organizations. ·
- Created and implemented Lesson plans that were conducive to each child's learning needs.
- Maintain and teach social interactions, instruct and exemplify proper forms of communication, as well as provide learning exercises to aid in children’s educational milestones. ·
- conducted observations and individual child plans on Teaching Strategies Gold. ·
- Learn Army regulations and implement them in the classroom, as well as looking out for the safety of the military child.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Helemano Child Development Center
Wahiawa, HI
08.2017 - 06.2018
- I provided a safe, creative environment for the children to explore and learn.
- I maintained a trustworthy, professional relationship with parents and co-workers.
- I wrote weekly individualized observations dealing with the developmental milestones of each child in my care.
- I organized and ran my classroom according to National Association for the Education of Young Children and Army Guidelines.
Childcare Provider
Watertown Family YMCA
Watertown, New York
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Supervised and monitored children ranging in ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
- As a child care provider of Child Watch I also assumed responsibility and managed the day to day operations of the Child Watch facility in the Director's absence.
- Assisted in training new employees.
- Enrolled new children and parents into the program.
- Assisted with employee scheduling each month.
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
- Established a clean and safe play environment conducive for learning.
Family Childcare Provider
Fort Rucker Family Childcare
Fort Rucker Alabama/Fort Stewart Georgia
9 2006 - 10 2011
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method and constructive guidance.
- Established a clean and safe play and learning environment both indoors and outdoors for the children within my care, ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
- Ensured children were supervised at all times.
- Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Develop day by day activity plans.
- Planned and applied activities to meet the emotional, social and intellectual growth and needs of the children within my care.
- Planned, prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks following USDA rules and guidelines.
- Set-up policies and procedures to ensure my in-home daycare ran smoothly and efficiently guided by the states laws and regulations.
- Provided and obtained children's portfolios of the children's growth and development.
- Obtained up to date licensing, CPR and First Aid Certifications,
and attended mandatory training classes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Arts in Education Studies
University of Arizona Global Campus
8620 Spectrum Center Blvd. Sandiego Cal, 9212312-2027
Child Development Associate (CDA)
The Council For Professional Recognition
01-2022
Certification - Medical Office Clerk
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, Ga.11-1998
High School Diploma -
Faith Baptist Christian Academy
Ludowici, GA.1997
Skills
- Certified in CPR and first Aid
- Trustworthy & Dependable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Child development
- Curriculum implementation
Certification
CPR & First Aid
Commercial Drivers license (CDL)
Timeline
CYPA 04 Youth Program Assistant Target Level
Replica Child Development Center
06.2022 - Current
CYPA Youth Program Assistant 02/04
Child and Youth Services Main/East Bliss CDC
10.2018 - 02.2022
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Helemano Child Development Center
08.2017 - 06.2018
Childcare Provider
Watertown Family YMCA
05.2012 - 05.2016
Family Childcare Provider
Fort Rucker Family Childcare
9 2006 - 10 2011
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Arts in Education Studies
University of Arizona Global Campus
Child Development Associate (CDA)
The Council For Professional Recognition
Certification - Medical Office Clerk
Savannah Technical College
High School Diploma -
Faith Baptist Christian Academy