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Maria Dezwaan

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Program Director

YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
Colorado Springs , CO
2024.01 - Current
  • Assisted Program Director in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff members.
  • Developed training materials and conducted orientation sessions for new program staff.
  • Facilitated communication between the Program Director and other departments within the organization.

4th Grade Elementary School Teacher

Liberty Tree Academy
Colorado Springs , CO
2023.08 - 2024.01
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
  • Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.

Learning Coach

Third Future Schools
Colorado Springs , Colorado
2022.12 - 2023.06
  • Tutor individual students or small groups of students in the classroom
    or team center
  • Support classroom teachers-Make copies of assignments and other materials for classroom
    instruction. Grade one assignment each week at the direction of the classroom teachers (answer key provided) Provide general classroom support for teachers
  • Teach students in the teacher’s absence
  • Manage student behavior and create a safe and positive educational
    climate in which students may learn
  • Monitor students as directed by the Assistant Principal or Principal
  • Support students in the development of habits of success
  • Work with colleagues and the administration to accomplish the
    school’s goals as outlined in the School Action Plan
  • Participate in professional learning communities and function well as part of a team
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Full Time Site Director

YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
Colorado Springs , CO
2020.08 - 2022.12
  • Participated in conducting trainings; helped develop staff growth.
  • To include, supervision, communication, collaboration, and management of staff
  • Administrative duties to include tracking attendance, registering participants, answer phones, provide program information and other responsibilities
  • Ensure overall quality of Before and After school programs within my school site to meet and exceed expectations set by association
  • Meet equal standards and duties listed within the Site Director position

Site Director

YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
Colorado Springs , CO
2019.12 - 2020.08
  • To create and design curriculum for Before and After school program that meets the guidelines set by association
  • Provide opportunities to children in my care to accomplish individual growth, build positive and impactful relationships, learn new things, and build on their areas of interest
  • Maintain B&A site located at a school to meet all licensing and Health Department requirements, as well as administrative requirements to include; attendance tracking, medical responsibilities, registration paperwork, staff and school relations, and manage/train other staff assigned to my location

Assistant Day Camp Director

YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
Colorado Springs , CO
2018.05 - 2019.08
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility
  • Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public
  • Helped plan weekly activity schedules and activities for counselors
  • Supervised participants on field trips by performing head counts, maintaining group proximity to account for all children in busy,public environments
  • Supervised check-in and check-out for all day campers

Group Lead

YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
Colorado Springs , CO
2018.01 - 2018.12
  • Assisted students with homework issues and helped to incorporate positive study skills
  • Built positive relationships with students through active listening and engagement
  • Assisted site director to create fun and safe monthly activity plans
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas

Group Leader

Boys And Girl Club
Colorado Springs , CO
2014.05 - 2018.12

· Provided appropriate behavioral guidance to youngsters aged 5 to 12

· Assisted students with homework issues and helped to incorporate positive study skills.

· Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.

· Administrative duties to include:tracking attendance, accepting payments, answering phones

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Comm.-Organizational&Strategic

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
2020-12

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Patient, Passionate and Innovative
  • Organization and Communication
  • Effective trouble shooting and problem solving skills
  • Operational leadership/mentoring and relationships
  • Marketing and public relationship
  • Training
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Relationship Building
  • Goal Setting

Timeline

Assistant Program Director

YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
2024.01 - Current

4th Grade Elementary School Teacher

Liberty Tree Academy
2023.08 - 2024.01

Learning Coach

Third Future Schools
2022.12 - 2023.06

Full Time Site Director

YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
2020.08 - 2022.12

Site Director

YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
2019.12 - 2020.08

Assistant Day Camp Director

YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
2018.05 - 2019.08

Group Lead

YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
2018.01 - 2018.12

Group Leader

Boys And Girl Club
2014.05 - 2018.12

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Comm.-Organizational&Strategic

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Maria Dezwaan