Jessica M. Schulte
Vermillion,SD
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in data analysis and program evaluation at South Central Child Development. Demonstrated success in staff training and development, enhancing child mental health programs, and building strategic partnerships. Expertise in compliance monitoring, ensuring operational excellence and delivering effective behavioral intervention strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Leader: Mental Health/Training Coordinator/Coach/Nutrition Coordinator
South Central Child Development
06.2019 - Current
- Established Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to enhance child mental health programs.
- Created coaching model supporting first- and second-year center teachers across the program.
- Supervised Yankton center and staff, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Provided behavioral intervention supports for stand-alone Head Start centers within the program.
- Monitored program-wide data to assess child outcomes continuously.
- Designed yearly training and programming based on assessment data for professional development and staff wellness.
- Developed survey models and needs assessments to inform annual program direction.
- Oversaw monitoring of CACFP eligible meals at all centers to ensure compliance with meal patterns.
Director
St Agnes Red and Gold Program
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Coordinated before-and-after school care programs for K-5th grade students.
- Supervised Red and Gold Educator program and its staff members.
- Managed summer Red and Gold program, ensuring quality activities for participants.
- Maintained accurate child files to comply with South Dakota DSS and federal regulations.
- Ensured food service files met requirements of South Dakota CACFP and federal standards.
- Regularly reported program updates to church board to ensure transparency.
Director
Center for Children and Families
12.2010 - 08.2014
- Executed hiring and retention strategies, including new staff orientation and annual training requirements.
- Maintained accurate accounting documentation, including monthly EFTPS payroll reports and yearly 990 nonprofit tax returns.
- Tracked QuickBooks reporting, ensuring timely bi-weekly payroll for all staff members.
- Oversaw maintenance of childcare facility, managing both indoor spaces and outdoor play areas.
- Authored grant proposals for yearly center grants and identified new funding opportunities, including safety grants.
- Cultivated partnership with Head Start programs to enhance early childhood education initiatives.
- Delivered monthly financial and staff reports to Executive Board for informed decision-making.
Education
M.A. - Adult and Higher Education Administration
University of South Dakota
Vermillion12.2007
B.S. - Addiction Studies
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD12.2004
Skills
- Data analysis and program evaluation
- Staff training and development
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Compliance monitoring and reporting
- Project management expertise
- Program development
- Partnership cultivation
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- South Dakota Early Childhood Association (SDAEYC) - Secretary
- Resilient Church - Resilient Kids Ministry Leader; Women's small group leader
Certification
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Trainer
- Stimulating Maturity through Accelerated Readiness Training Trainer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Area Leader: Mental Health/Training Coordinator/Coach/Nutrition Coordinator
South Central Child Development
06.2019 - Current
Director
St Agnes Red and Gold Program
08.2014 - 06.2019
Director
Center for Children and Families
12.2010 - 08.2014
M.A. - Adult and Higher Education Administration
University of South Dakota
B.S. - Addiction Studies
University of South Dakota
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