Desiree Padilla
Clarksville ,TN
Summary
Committed Child and Youth Services professional with 15 years of experience in early childhood education and program management. Led high-quality childcare programs, supervised multidisciplinary teams, and ensured compliance with accreditation standards. Expertise in coaching staff, implementing curriculum, and enhancing family engagement. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Assistant Director
DFMWR Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell , KY
04.2021 - Current
- Provide leadership and oversight for Child and Youth Services operations.
- Ensure compliance with DoD, Army, and local regulations, policies, and standards.
- Supervise and evaluate staff performance while promoting professional growth and accountability.
- Support accreditation and certification efforts to maintain high-quality programming.
- Collaborate with management teams to improve program effectiveness and service delivery.
- Participate in strategic planning and program improvement initiatives.
Administrative Support Assistant (PCS)
Fort Gregg- Adams
Prince George, Virginia
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed enrollment, registration, and customer service functions.
- Maintained records using CYMS and other childcare management systems.
- Coordinated program vacancies, reservations, and waiting lists.
- Provided administrative support for daily operations and reporting requirements.
Family Child Care Director
DFMWR USAG Ansbach
Ansbach , Germany
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Recruited, screened, certified, and monitored Family Child Care providers to maintain high-quality care standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards to uphold program integrity.
- Managed program budgets and analyzed expenditures to ensure financial stability and resource allocation.
- Conducted inspections, observations, and program evaluations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA11-2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San German 06-2016
Certificate - Child Care Management Certificate
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03-2013
Certificate - Child Psychology Certificate
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03-2013
Skills
Program management
Staff Supervision & Development
- Curriculum design
- Childhood education leadership
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accreditation Standards
- Budget Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Child safety management
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Community engagement
- CORE COMPETENCIE:
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CLASS 2008 Observer Infants- Toddlers
- CLASS Group Coaching
Timeline
Facility Assistant Director
DFMWR Fort Campbell
04.2021 - Current
Administrative Support Assistant (PCS)
Fort Gregg- Adams
03.2018 - 08.2021
Family Child Care Director
DFMWR USAG Ansbach
01.2013 - 08.2015
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Penn Foster Career School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Certificate - Child Care Management Certificate
Penn Foster Career School
Certificate - Child Psychology Certificate
Penn Foster Career School