Crystal Hernandez
San Antonio
Summary
Established Child Care Administrator with 7 years of child care management experience and formal education. Accountable for the operation of the facility while complying with Health and Human Services and City of San Antonio regulations. Child Development Administrator oversees the operation and instructional leadership at learning center and preschool facilities. Trains, supervises staff, sets instructional objectives and builds rapport with parents. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Head Start Health and Wellness Liaison
Edgewood ISD
10.2023 - Current
- Tracked and updated children's immunization records in Child Plus.
- Maintained and updated records for children on medication.
- Maintained and tracked Special Diets for children enrolled in the EHS program.
- Worked collaboratively with EISD Nutrition Department to maintain Dietary requests and CACFP.
- Assisted and completed student health screenings ex. Hearing, Visions
- Create and maintain a staff wellness area along with community resources for staff and families.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Assis program in complying with TDFPS Minimum Standards, Head Start, City of San Antonio and EISD Regulations.
EHS Teacher
Edgewood ISD
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Prepare classroom materials and supplies to support daily plans, and change materials in centers when needed for children.
- Supervise children on an ongoing basis to monitor safety, and developmentally appropriate activities.
Child Care Teacher
Madison Sqaure Child Development Center
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Created weekly lesson plans that were developmentally appropriate for the age group to which I was assigned.
Director of Child Development
YWCA San Antonio
10.2007 - 02.2020
- Adhered to state licensing requirements while maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of the child development center operations.
- Maintained and tracked both children and staff files to ensure that all paperwork was up to date and met the requirements for licensing standards and the policies set forth City of San Antonio EHS program.
- Arranged for daily inspections of development center and confirmed compliance with health, safety, fire, facility and program requirements.
- Conducted annual performance evaluations for staff members encouraging professional growth and development opportunities.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Supervised child development workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
- Maintained monthly and yearly inspections for the center to maintain compliance.
- Ordered necessary supplies to optimize program performance, such as diapers, wipes, consumables, etc.
- Authorized and completed staff timesheet submissions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood And Family Studies
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX12-2021
Level 2 Certificate - Early Childhood And Family Studies
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX05-2021
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual
- Collaborative relationships
- Adaptability
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Record keeping
- Reliability
- Knowledgeable in Child Plus and ImmTrac
Certification
- Licensed Child Care Director
- Supervisory and Management Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- CPR/AED Certified
- Vision Screener Certification
- Hearing Screener Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Head Start Health and Wellness Liaison
Edgewood ISD
10.2023 - Current
EHS Teacher
Edgewood ISD
09.2021 - 10.2023
Child Care Teacher
Madison Sqaure Child Development Center
05.2020 - 09.2021
Director of Child Development
YWCA San Antonio
10.2007 - 02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood And Family Studies
St. Philip's College
Level 2 Certificate - Early Childhood And Family Studies
St. Philip's College
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