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Corry Smith Jr.

Detroit,MI

Summary

Hardworking, driven Child Care Administrator oversees operation and instructional leadership at daycare and preschool facilities. Trains and supervises staff, sets instructional objectives and builds rapport with parents. Brings 7+ years of experience in roles of similar capacity. Experienced in organizing facilities, supplies and educators to handle wide-ranging needs. Highly organized, resourceful and forward-thinking leader. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team/program goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Multi-Site Childcare Manager

Dearborn Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
  • Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
  • Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
  • Build program that reflects the organizations goals
  • Evaluate the organization programs impact and outcome for students.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management staff.
  • Used constructive problem-solving techniques to resolve parent disputes.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.

Elementary School Teacher

T.A.C.T Training Solution
11.2017 - 09.2018

Teach daily lessons

  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Act as a liaison between student, parents, and staff
  • Counseling student about social issues in classroom
  • Implement conflict resolution skills as classroom rules
  • Create interactive actives for students that reflect the daily lesson plan.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.

Youth Enrichment Program Director

Inspire Detroit Summer Camp
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
  • Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children.
  • Procured new supplies and equipment in line with budget goals.
  • Coordinated logistics for meals, transportation and program delivery.
  • Observed staff and volunteers to verify compliance with educational, safety and interpersonal guidelines.

Teen Program Director

Boys and Girls Club of Oakland County
11.2017 - 07.2018
  • Promote member and community interest in programs
  • Act as a liaison between club members, school, staff, and community
  • Host academic and social tournaments for teens.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
  • Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with student participants and address concerns.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Facilitated established training guidelines and curriculum for employee training.

Assistant Program Director

Baldwin Center
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide resources to families
  • Order and maintain child care supplies
  • Recruit and schedule children for enrollment
  • Confer with parents on a regular basis to discuss child development
  • Record Data and Analysis data; Prepare and teach lesson plan
  • Assist children with homework and assignments
  • Develop behavior plan to help address problem behaviors.
  • Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
  • Assisted in developing grant proposals to support social service initiatives.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.

Education

Bachelors - Social work

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

Skills

  • First Aid Certification
  • Curriculum Development
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Staff Evaluation
  • Program Development
  • Parent Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Leadership
  • Decision making skills
  • Child Development Expertise
  • Budgeting and Finance
  • Team Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Multicultural Awareness
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Community Outreach
  • Staff Supervision

Activities

  • Motor City Track Club- Youth Program Throwing Coach
  • Detroit Semi-Pro Football League
  • President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Tau Kappa Chapter
  • Member of Social work club (Oakland university)
  • Member of Social work Honor Society (Phi Alpha)
  • Inspire Detroit Summer camp Program Director

Timeline

Multi-Site Childcare Manager

Dearborn Public Schools
08.2018 - Current

Youth Enrichment Program Director

Inspire Detroit Summer Camp
06.2018 - 07.2018

Elementary School Teacher

T.A.C.T Training Solution
11.2017 - 09.2018

Teen Program Director

Boys and Girls Club of Oakland County
11.2017 - 07.2018

Assistant Program Director

Baldwin Center
08.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelors - Social work

Oakland University
Corry Smith Jr.