Clydie Howard
Consutlant
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Lutheran Services EHS program Director 2014-2020
Danya Senior Monitoring Analyst 2010-2014
Served as Pre K CLASS observer 2018-present
Served as a Infant Toddler CLASS Observer 2018-2020
UCLA Head Start Management Fellows Program June 2018
USAF Veteran
Childhood Educator professional with a history of meeting grantee goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the Head Start program meeting and exceeding State and Federal and determining course plans, selecting curriculum and managing program implementation. Highly organized and thorough with a flexible mentality. Offering 20 years' experience in the field. History of improving course strength and instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies, and materials offerings. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Accomplished Independent Consultant proficient in planning and executing events, inventory management and record-keeping.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Consultant
Self Employed Services
01.2020 - Current
- Certified CLASS PRE-K Observer Dec. 2023 -present
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
- Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects.
- Created and developed detailed comprehensive work plans to meet priorities and deadlines of grantee.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths
Early Head Start Program Director
Lutheran Services Early Head Start And Head Start
08.2014 - 06.2020
- Responsible for assuring quality of Early Head Start program and Child care partnership centers through planned and systematic management oversight of comprehensive service delivery.
- Responsible for directing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive services specialists and child development supervisors. for over 20 years
- CLASS Certified Observer for EHS and Pre -K ,2024
- Planning and evaluation of child development programs
- Drawing up funding requests for approval by Policy Council
- Responsible for insuring EHS/HS program meets Program Performance Standards and all local, state, and federal regulations multiple years.
- Program management oversight of child development managers in day-to-day operations and rapport with school systems to evaluate to evaluate progress of Early Head Start and Head Start Program transition of Head Start children into and out of Head Start program and insure enrolment of all eligible children with disabilities.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reduced operational risks while organising data to forecast performance trends.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
- Maintained and updated project related documents
- Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements
- Analyzed viewer data and adjusted programming lineup to maximize potential viewership
Danya International Inc
Senior Monitoring Analyst
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Served as Review Team Leader (RTL) for over 10 years various types of monitoring reviews designated by Office of Head Start (OHS); organize and implement all facets of monitoring review process per OHS Standardize Methodology and Danya policies and procedures;
- Provided support to consultants and Federal staff as requested; provides subject matter expertise and recommendations for follow-up reviews.
- Organized and lead all phases of monitoring review process (pre-review planning, on-site monitoring and post-site activities) according to OHS monitoring system, Danya and OHS policies and procedures.
- Analyzed signed final monitoring reports requiring follow-up reviews and script recommendations for follow-up reviews.
- Served as replacement Review Team Leader and/or Reviewer.
- Provided in-person and virtual training and technical assistance, subject matter expertise, and mentoring and support to CLASS consultant Reviewers, consultant Review Team Leaders, Federal Team Leaders, and other review teams in field.
- Assisted in preparation of technical materials and processes designed to improve Reviewer management system and monitoring review process.
- Partnered with each assigned Grantee and consultants to understand their organization (e.g., program options, enrollment, canters, Human Resources and Family Child Care partners) for Focus areas review process.
Early Head Start and Head Start Reviewer
Danya International Inc.
04.1991 - 08.2010
- National Head Start Reviewer, As Independent National Reviewer/ Management System Analyst. twenty years.
- Reviewer of American Indian/Alaska Native programs, faith based, non-profit, isolated rural, rural, urban, public schools, Virgin Islands and outer Pacific programs across United States multiple years.
- Federal compliance reviewer for more than 15 years Governance, Management, Early Childhood Education, Infant Toddler development, School Readiness, Disabilities, Fiscal management, facilities, Transportation, Family Engagement,, Disabilities,Mental Health.
- Collaborated with team of other Head Start/Early Head Start experts
- Team Leader review deficient programs, systems and service delivery in accordance with Performance Standards .
- Fact finding review concluded with final written report with all findings submitted to Office of Head Start in Washington, D.C., for final federal determination of compliance in accordance with Federal regulations.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency
Education
Certificate - Mentor New EHS/EHS Program Directors
UCLA
Management 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development Education
Sacramento State University, California
Sacramento, United States05.1987
Skills
- UCLA Head Start Management Fellow, 2018
- CLASS Certified Pre-k Observer,December 2023
- Provide training for staff
- Served as New Director mentor coach
Timeline
Independent Consultant
Self Employed Services
01.2020 - Current
Early Head Start Program Director
Lutheran Services Early Head Start And Head Start
08.2014 - 06.2020
Danya International Inc
Senior Monitoring Analyst
08.2010 - 06.2014
Early Head Start and Head Start Reviewer
Danya International Inc.
04.1991 - 08.2010
Certificate - Mentor New EHS/EHS Program Directors
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development Education
Sacramento State University, California
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