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Huyen Pham

San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-oriented professional in early childhood education with extensive experience in program management and personnel development. Known for implementing impactful training programs and fostering collaboration among staff to drive student success and enhance family engagement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Development Supervisor

Poway Unified School District
10.2022 - Current

Oversaw daily operations of the early childhood development program, ensuring compliance with District, State, and Federal health and safety standards.

  • Enhanced program efficiency by promoting continuous learning through professional training and performance evaluations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive documents, ensuring secure storage and distribution.
  • Coordinated themed activities and special events to strengthen family-school connections.
  • Ensures the maintenance of both indoor and outdoor environments. Worked with Facility Operation and Maintenance as required.
  • Suggested new policies. Assisted with the editing of program policies (Parent Handbook) for a smoother enrollment process.

Connected with local resources (ABA therapist, speech) to support children's individual needs, and implemented support strategies.

  • Conducted developmental observations, provided recommendations, and held monthly parent-teacher conferences to improve parent-teacher communication.
  • Implemented developmentally age-appropriate activities for children, from infants to preschool, by applying best practices and early childhood development principles.

Streamlined communication with management through organized email management and appointment scheduling.

  • Designed newsletters and flyers to share relevant information with staff and families.
  • Managed office inventory and tracked supplies to ensure seamless daily operations.
  • Conducted interviews for new hires and recommended candidates for hire.
  • Assisted in developing training plans to ensure efficient onboarding of new staff members.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using feedback from staff and student assessments.

Maintained strong knowledge by participating in workshops, conferences, and online education classes.

  • Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges collaboratively.

Managed budgets associated with each project and monitored expenses against allocated funds.

  • Onboarded new employees: check background and educational eligibility, and identify training needs.
  • Performed payroll-related activities, including monitoring timesheets, leave of absence, and extra work agreements.

Proficient in advanced software/app, including but not limited to Digital Schools, Absence Management, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs, Canva, Learning Genie, ClassDojo, Homeroom, and PDF.

CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT & LEAD

NAVY CYP NAFI
10.2010 - 10.2022

Assisted with the planning, organizing, and implementation of special events.

  • Coordinated Parent's Night Out after-hour child care program for military families.
  • Collaborated with CYP Assistants on weekly lesson plans and quarterly assessments to inform individualized instruction.
  • Knowledge of the Creative Curriculum and ECERs/ITERS, along with inspection criteria, including NAEYC and CNIC.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to enhance communication regarding student progress.
  • Partnered with Trainers and Family Advocacy Representatives to support students' needs through observation and strategy development.

Monitored classroom expenses and submitted detailed expenditure reports for budget management.

  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and stored after each activity session.

Maintained confidential information for supervised staff and students while meeting all deadlines.

  • Complied with all rules, regulations, and procedures by providing committed and dedicated care, supervision, and assistance to program children.
  • Provided recommendations to management on the classroom schedule and staffing.

ASSOCIATE TEACHER

San Diego State University Children's Center
08.2008 - 10.2010

Implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans for children from infancy to preschool.

  • Promoted positive school culture through engaging events and activities for students, staff, and community.
  • Increased parent involvement via regular communication and conferences, enhancing support for student success.
  • Built strong relationships with diverse school community members including staff, management, and faculty.
  • Assessed children's performance using assessment tools (DRDPs, ECERS/ITERS, Reggio Emilio) to enhance the effectiveness of the educational program.
  • Attended professional meetings to support accreditation and ongoing staff development.

Mentored student teachers to identify improvement areas in alignment with program objectives.

  • Assisted the Master Teacher in designing lesson plans tailored to diverse learners' needs and abilities.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Arizona Global Campus (Ashford University)
San Diego, CA
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Child Development/Biology

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
06.2008

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Student engagement
  • Curriculum design
  • Community involvement
  • Computer literacy
  • Bilingual communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Budget management
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Program Director Child Development Permit
  • Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
  • CA Mandated Reporter
  • Learning to Play and Lead Integrated Music with Ukulele and Songs for Learning
  • Annual Early Years Conference (SDCOE) Training
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Influence Skills for Leaders and Managers
  • Payroll Administration
  • Using HR Metrics to Drive HR Strategy
  • Cultivating Leadership

References

(References available upon request)

Volunteer Experience

Vietnamese American Youth Alliance (VAYA) - 

2025 - Miss Vietnam Judge Panel - Interviewed pageant contestants, analyzed skills set and ratings, decision-making.

2005-2012 - 

  • A collaborative efforts of over 6 months in organizing the annual Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival with community organizations, which involved sponsorship proposals, organizing fundraising events, coordinating cultural performances, recruiting student and youth volunteers, managing calendars, hosting programs, inviting performers, selling tickets, designing program flyers, and other related tasks.

Ashford University | San Diego, CA 2018

  • Assisted S.T.A.R. with clothing distribution to military families.

Vietnamese News Television (VNTV) | San Diego, CA 2003-2018

  • Researched information, networked with professionals, and performed field reports and news reports.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer | San Diego, CA 2003-2018

  • Participated in a walk-a-thon to fundraise and raise awareness for breast cancer.

Nhu Lai Thien Tu Meditation Temple | San Diego, CA 2014

  • Managed various aspects of event planning: recruiting student and youth volunteers, engaging with distinguished guests, and coordinated fashion shows and other cultural performances. Volunteered as a language teacher.

Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) 2002-2008

  • Internal Vice President/Secretary - liaison between organization and the community. Organized fundraising events, prepared meeting agenda & minutes, and maintained Website.

Timeline

Early Childhood Development Supervisor

Poway Unified School District
10.2022 - Current

CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT & LEAD

NAVY CYP NAFI
10.2010 - 10.2022

ASSOCIATE TEACHER

San Diego State University Children's Center
08.2008 - 10.2010

MBA - Business Administration

University of Arizona Global Campus (Ashford University)

Bachelor of Science - Child Development/Biology

San Diego State University