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EMMA GUMBS-URQUIDI

Addison,Texas

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in program administration, grant management, and staff supervision. Proven track record in overseeing early childhood education programs, including Early Head Start and Head Start. Adept at implementing federal and state regulations, developing strategic goals, and fostering community partnerships. Committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of program and staff management.

Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas
11.2024 - Current
  • Manage program operations within an assigned portfolio of 8 DISD weekly enrichment programs to ensure the fidelity of Girls Inc services.
  • Supervise Program Facilitators in lesson planning and implementation of program services at assigned ISD schools and adhere to provide high quality impactful programming experiences.
  • Train, mentor, guide, and coach Program Facilitator’s to provide age-appropriate challenging, and engaging STEAM focused learning experiences.
  • Monitor Program Facilitators performance by conducting quarterly evaluations.
  • Collect and analyze program data (e.g., attendance, surveys) to evaluate impact, collaborate with leadership to adjust programming for grant compliance, and ensure alignment with budgets by monitoring spending.

Education Specialist

Head Start of Greater Dallas
01.2019 - 11.2024
  • Administered and managed Early Head Start and Head Start programs, overseeing 30 teachers, 104 students, and 10 support staff members.
  • Developed and implemented continuous training, mentoring, and coaching initiatives using CLASS and Practice-Based Coaching strategies to enhance staff performance and program quality.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local program performance standards in the administration of Head Start services to children and families.
  • Collaborated with multiple agencies including Dallas ISD, Texas School Ready, and Dallas College to implement Texas Education Pre-K school readiness standards and guidelines.
  • Supervised Early Head Start and Head Start teachers, serving as the primary support to the Site Manager and assuming full managerial responsibilities for center operations in their absence.
  • Implement programmatic and operational best practices to deliver effective and efficient services by creating and updating center policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through regular assessments and data analysis, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to Head Start regulations.
  • Foster community partnerships and engage with families to support children's educational and developmental needs, aligning with Head Start's comprehensive approach to early childhood education.

Intervention Specialist

Grapevine Colleyville ISD
09.2014 - 12.2018
  • Contributed to course instruction to middle school students by preparing lesson plans and directly teaching students.
  • Improved student behavior through positive reinforcement and effective modalities.
  • Collaborated with peers to maintain a supportive work atmosphere and provided additional mentoring and tutoring to improve student performance.

Physical Education Assistant

Socorro ISD - Chester E. Jordan
02.2012 - 09.2014
  • Coached Physical Education classes and implemented Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) goals and objectives for over 100 students.
  • Maintained a focused classroom with excellent discipline and rules governing student conduct.
  • Organized and led school-wide physical activity events and sports competitions, fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and a healthy lifestyle among students.

Office Librarian, Computer Lab Assistant, Translator

Overland Trail Middle School
02.2011 - 02.2012
  • Maintained and cataloged library materials and media services relating to; the acquisition, circulation, distribution and recovery of library, and reference books material.
  • Provided technical assistance with various computer applications, internet research techniques, and troubleshooting routine equipment, and software problems.
  • Supervised the use and maintenance of all video, sound and multimedia equipment.

Bilingual Intervention Para

Second Creek Elementary
05.2010 - 01.2011
  • Collaborated with teachers in the implementation of specific Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies for 15 identified students through small group instruction.
  • Translated Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals for bilingual parents.

Program Administrator/ Education Mentor-Facilitator

ESC Region 19 Head Start
04.1998 - 03.2010
  • Mentored and coached all Early Head Start staff; to assure all staff members met required local, state, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and federal standards.
  • Assisted in the implementation of direct comprehensive services for expectant mothers, infants and toddlers.
  • Provided ongoing Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) for new employee training.
  • Responsible party for the selection, purchase and in classroom set-up for Early Head Start environments.
  • Collaborated with the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program to assure identified needs of children were met through the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
  • Reviewed the accuracy and completion of all informal and formal assessments-ongoing observations, individual learning plans, Ages and Stages, and Battelle3.

Education

Bachelor of Public Relations -

The University of North Texas
Denton, TX
12.2016

Associate of Arts - Education

Tarrant County Community College
Hurst, TX
12.2015

Skills

  • Program management
  • Team leadership
  • Collaborative strategic planning
  • Experience in navigating compliance frameworks
  • Collaborative community engagement
  • Advanced bilingual skills
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Critical thinking for solutions
  • Project management with Asana
  • Canva design proficiency
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Project execution
  • Thorough detail orientation
  • Strategic planning expertise
  • Team leadership
  • Project management coordination
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Professional development
  • Strong relationship-building abilities
  • Data gathering and analysis

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 40 staff members.
  • Achieved exemplary status by completing three Head Start Federal Reviews with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with over 20 Head Start and Early Head Start administrators in the NAEYC accreditation of 10 Head Start and Early Head Start centers.
  • Successfully partnered with Texas School Ready, Dallas College, and Dallas ISD to enhance teacher engagement and improve school readiness outcomes for children..

Certification

  • Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Training:
  • Mental Health First Aid Adult/Youth-National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • Practice-Based Coaching - Office of Head Start
  • Conscious Discipline + Second Steps
  • Site Manager + HR Leadership - Pryor Learning (15 hrs)
  • Scholastic Pre-K On My Way - Frog Street
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome + Shaken Baby Syndrome
  • CIRCLE Engage - CLI Assessment
  • Ages and Stages Questionnaire
  • Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (e-DECA)
  • Lap-D Screener
  • CACFP Infant Toddler Preschool Nutrition

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Program Manager

Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas
11.2024 - Current

Education Specialist

Head Start of Greater Dallas
01.2019 - 11.2024

Intervention Specialist

Grapevine Colleyville ISD
09.2014 - 12.2018

Physical Education Assistant

Socorro ISD - Chester E. Jordan
02.2012 - 09.2014

Office Librarian, Computer Lab Assistant, Translator

Overland Trail Middle School
02.2011 - 02.2012

Bilingual Intervention Para

Second Creek Elementary
05.2010 - 01.2011

Program Administrator/ Education Mentor-Facilitator

ESC Region 19 Head Start
04.1998 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Public Relations -

The University of North Texas

Associate of Arts - Education

Tarrant County Community College

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