Gladys Thomas
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Talented Program Director and a social service field agent skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 20 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Source For Teachers
Newark, New Jersey
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs recordkeeping, for over 100 students
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to the primary teacher.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics, and boost learning opportunities.
- Assigned, explained, and graded homework for over 100 students.
Center Director
The Leaguers
01.2010 - 02.2017
- Responsibilities include daily operations of child care center, licensing requirements, monthly staff, and parent meetings
- Provide monthly reports.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues, and injuries.
- Managed a$5,000 yearly budget for labor, supplies, and building costs.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children and families.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
- Led and motivated young people from diverse backgrounds, fostering improved job and social skills.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of childcare facility.
- Delivered leadership to an executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.
Program Coordinator
Tri– City Peoples Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsibilities were working with teen mothers teaching parenting and life skills
- Monthly report to be submitted to State Coordinator
- Facilitate group meetings and provide transportation to medical and social service appointments.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Center Director
Tri-City Peoples Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsibilities include interviewing and scheduling, on-site staff training, and monthly parent meetings
- Met State and Federal licensing requirements.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues, and injuries.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Promoted positive company image and established a reputation as a provider of choice for educational programs in the greater community.
- Scheduled over 20 employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited and developed a solid team of professionals to care for up to 100 children each day
Per diem Case Manager
Covenant House
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Responsibilities were mentoring at-risk teen mothers
- Created monthly cooking program where teens learned to shop economically and prepare healthy meals
- Teens were taught to read labels and look for nutritional value
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Services
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA05.1984
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Promotions Development
- Decision Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Performance Quality Assurance
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Source For Teachers
02.2014 - 03.2017
Center Director
The Leaguers
01.2010 - 02.2017
Program Coordinator
Tri– City Peoples Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2009
Center Director
Tri-City Peoples Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
Per diem Case Manager
Covenant House
01.2001 - 01.2007
Master of Arts - Human Services
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Lincoln University