CORETTA BARNETT
3030 45th Avenue, Meridian,MS
Summary
Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Program Director
Child & Youth Programs
08.2023 - Current
- Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
- Facilitated established training guidelines and curriculum for employee training.
- Adhered to negotiated annual budget and spending requirements.
- Monitored and maintained compliance with organization, licensing and funding source for program departments.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
- Enhanced youth program outcomes by implementing creative and engaging activities.
- Gathered feedback from participants, parents, staff members regularly to identify areas for improvement within programs offered.
- Organized community outreach events to raise awareness of available programs, attracting new participants through targeted promotion efforts.
- Increased youth retention rates through consistent follow-up with families about participant experiences and expectations throughout their involvement in the programs.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, thereby maximizing the impact of each program offered.
- Collaborated with other department directors to create cohesive programming across different age groups or focus areas.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, enrollment data, budgetary information providing essential insights into program performance metrics.
- Secured grant funding by compiling comprehensive applications showcasing the impact of our programs on youth development.
Teacher Assistant
Meridian Public School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
- Facilitated established training guidelines and curriculum for employee training.
- Adhered to negotiated annual budget and spending requirements.
- Monitored and maintained compliance with organization, licensing and funding source for program departments.
- Developed and maintained productive relations with local, state and federal stakeholders.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
Military Veteran Case Manager
MUTEH, Mississippi United
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Liaised with social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance.
Assistant Director
Child & Youth Program
06.2017 - 04.2022
- Assisted with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate SAC and/or CDC program that promotes adhering to NAEYC/COA standards such as promoting social, cognitive, gross/fine motor development. Lastly, weekly/monthly observations and assessments were compiled to review with T&C, Educational Leads, Installation Director, and Youth Director. Role modeling and mentoring was completed as necessary to ensure services were being rendered in the best interest of not only the staff, but Child Development.
- Assisted in providing program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and children. This was utilized through six month/yearly Performance Evaluations which included Individualized Developmemt Plans where goals and performance ratings were discussed. Also, assisted T&C with scheduling quarterly parental meetings to discuss child's performance within program. Lastly, assisted with adhering to supervisional practices by conducting hourly and face to face headcounts of staff and children in care and ensuring ratios were met.
- Supervised SAC Program in absence of Youth Director for three months which entailed ensuring program continued compliance with COA, BGCA, 4-H standards, USDA standards and CNIC rules/regulations. Also, assisted Youth Director with planning Winter and Summer Break Camps. Lastly, supervised CDC and SAC programs in absence of CYP Director and Youth Director whenever available.
- Assisted with adherence to menu plans and ordering from U.S. Foods when needed for CDC and SAC programs. Lastly, ensured we followed CNIC approved menus with adherence to standardized USDA healthy menu planning.
- Assisted interpreting and applying child and youth development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment
- Weekly met with Director to discuss developments for the CYP Program which included assessing the needs of the staff and patrons. This was provided through meetings with both audiences and by providing surveys. This also included taking suggestions from PIB Meetings and surveys from annual inspection criteria with staff and patrons.
- Consistently updated inspection criteria throughout program as needed and updated documentation in the Inspection Management System.
- Assisted Installation Director with maximizing waist list options from CWL and Military Childcare resources. Also, networked with Installation Clerk with making sure waist list was being following according to placement and CNIC category placement.
- Encouraged and facilitated the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School-Age (MSA) credential or college level classes. Also, assisted Training Specialist with promoting tuition reimbursement based program utilized through CNIC and provided opportunities to ensure Educational Technicians were given time to work on Virtual Lab School to complete modules. Also, ensured scheduling was provided for staff to complete lesson planning, meetings, and trainings with T&C.
- Supervised full scope of supervision of Two CYP leads, Fifteen Educational Technicians, Two Operational Clerks, One Cook, and One Food Service Worker.
- Assisted in overseeing the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons which included utilizing CYMS to ensure accuracy in reporting to higher authority. Lastly, daily reports and print outs were done and verified by closing clerk and turned in next day to MWR financial business office.
- Ensured compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds which entailed completing monthly/weekly reports in The Metrics Tool, Enterprise Modeling System, and GPC card reports.
- Adhered to authorized methods of acquisition.
- Networked with School Liason on methods of acquiring services for students to get assistance with entering public/private school sectors, transitioning from other bases, and receiving outside resources to ensure needs were being met.
- Assisted with marketing publicized materials such as PIB Meetings, IAT Meetings, Newsletters, Recruitment of Services, Monthly Programming Ventures, and other job duties as assigned.
- Oversaw governmental funds/purchases for CYP Program using DOD government issued credit card, documented daily purchases in authorized credit reporting site, and completed monthly report to be given to higher authorities.
- Oversaw planning of events such as Month of the Military Child, Parents Night Out, Start Smart Program, Back to School Events and monthly Calendar Events. Assisted with ensuring programs scored exemplary scores on regional/local inspections, ensured data and protocol practices were in compliance.
- Lastly oversaw and implemented Inclusional practices for the CYP Program which included but was not limited to: Updating required paperwork, meeting with Training Specialist to identify students with various individualized needs, labeling/documented medications received/given, assessments of idenfied students, networking with Lead Technicians to ensure protocols are being met in the classroom with Inclusion Practices, and other duties as assigned.
- Trained new employees and protocols/regulations and gave refreshers to previous/new employees when needed.
- Performed quarterly inspections for CDC & SAC pertaining to CNIC standards such as checking proper category placement for enrollment, training input, shot records, documentation/adherence to lesson plans, room arrangement/placement, proper handwashing/diapering procedures, family style dining, check in for visitors, fire/safety/health drills/documentation, fee balances, procedures for late payments, and other duties as needed to ensure 100 percent compliance. Would correct errors and meet with staff as needed to discuss how to ensure compliance moving forward.
Teacher Assistant
Kindercare, Meridian
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Kept records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children
- Performed general personnel functions, such as supervision and scheduling
- Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Performed general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, receiving payment for services rendered, and making phone calls
- Adhered to all school safety policies and procedures
- Utilized various classroom management techniques and reflected on instruction through daily journaling.
Educational Technician
Child & Youth Program
10.2014 - 06.2017
- SAC at Nas Meridian, MS, Meridian, Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
- Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as inputting/receiving payment for services rendered, attendance records, correspondence, or other material
- Greeted visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
- Maintained scheduling and event calendars/newsletters
- Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and utilization, and to ensure that CYP and SAC activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations
- Counseled and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues
- Coordinated and direct extracurricular activities and programs such as after-school events, Start Smart Program, summer camp programs, and athletic events/contests
- Reviewed, interpreted, and implemented government regulation programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance
- Mentored and supported administrative staff members such as Educational Technicians and Flex Employees
- Prepared, maintained, or oversaw the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records
- Ensured that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth
- Implemented activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth
- Incorporated special instructions provided by parents such as dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program
- Prepared and implemented program options for children and youth with special requirements
- Cared for children and youth with special needs as directed by the CYP Director
- Demonstrated, instructed, lead, and facilitated planned and spontaneous program activities
- Examined enrollment and withdrawal documents for SAC program to access completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications
- Monitored food service operations for SAC program to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality standards
- Mentored other CYP and SAC Program Assistants in completing modules
- Participated in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools, self-inspection, and national accreditation tools
- Assisted in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and NAEYC accreditation
- Knowledge of laws governing child abuse/neglect and able to respond in emergencies
- Role modeled appropriate behaviors and techniques working with children and youth
- Assisted with the provision of training to employees to ensure classroom compliance
- Assisted with completions of CYP 2016 inspection criteria for CNIC
- Prepared and instructed meal preparations according to USDA guidelines for SAC program.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Tutored and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Assisted in bus loading and unloading
- Instructed and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Maintained computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use
- Distributed tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed
- Took class attendance and maintain attendance records
- Distributed teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English speak students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
Census Enumerator
Census Bureau
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
- Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive personal information, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Education
Master's of Arts - Secondary Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Ashford University
San Diego, CA02.2022
Bachelor's of Arts - Early Childhood Education Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA02.2017
Associate Of Applied Science - Child Development
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.2009
Diploma -
Northeast High School
Meridian, MS05.2003
Certification - Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Partnersip Foundation
11.2022
Certification - Early Childhood Education
National Program For Playground Safety
02.2022
Introduction To Data Wise: A Collaborative - Education
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA06.2020
J.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2025
Skills
- Professional Development:
- Areas of expertise include: Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices, NAEYC/COA standards, 4-H Standards/Development, Implementation of Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies Gold, Fiscal/Budget Planning, Inclusion Standards and Supervisional Practices/Standards,
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Planning and Prioritization
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Willingness to learn
- Lesson Planning
- Administrative Support
- Staff Management
Timeline
Youth Program Director
Child & Youth Programs
08.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Meridian Public School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
Military Veteran Case Manager
MUTEH, Mississippi United
05.2022 - 07.2022
Census Enumerator
Census Bureau
06.2020 - 09.2020
Assistant Director
Child & Youth Program
06.2017 - 04.2022
Teacher Assistant
Kindercare, Meridian
12.2016 - 06.2017
Educational Technician
Child & Youth Program
10.2014 - 06.2017
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2014 - 10.2014
Master's of Arts - Secondary Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Ashford University
Bachelor's of Arts - Early Childhood Education Administration
Ashford University
Associate Of Applied Science - Child Development
Meridian Community College
Diploma -
Northeast High School
Certification - Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Partnersip Foundation
Certification - Early Childhood Education
National Program For Playground Safety
Introduction To Data Wise: A Collaborative - Education
Harvard University
J.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
Walden University
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