Marla Donaldson
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist -Juvenile Justice Officer II
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
09.2023 - Current
- In this position I provide supervision, care, counseling, safety and support to youth who are in the physical custody of the Division
- Responsible for the implementation of individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes required for youthful offender rehabilitation while providing security, controlling and maintaining custody and safeguarding juveniles from each other
- Responsible for the documentation of all events that occur on a shift
- Documentation includes, but is not limited to, shift logs, reports, incident reports, inspections, medical administration, and progress notes which are entered into a web based application
- Counsel and support juveniles that present complex, co-occurring disorders with the use of high levels of clinical skills and cognitive and behavioral interventions
- Administer prescription and PRN medication to juveniles within care.
Healthy Social Behaviors Specialist
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
10.2020 - Current
- Programmatic Outreach: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Specialist provides resources, training, and technical assistance to child care providers regionally so that they can identify, prevent and address challenging behavior in young children in child care settings
- The HSB Specialist works with other Behavior Specialists and the State Project Manager to promote awareness of the availability resources and Behavior Specialists, to child care providers and intermediary agencies and develops and maintains resource lists of available social-emotional practitioners, educators, mental health professionals and a protocol for making referrals and assistance in all regions
- The HSB Specialist develops resources, for client centers, about the special considerations and support needed to facilitate the successful inclusion of children and families, primarily children that were previously affected by a preschool expulsion
- Data Collection/ Analysis: Through coordination with the Planning, Development & Communications staff and the State Project Manager, the HSB Specialist participates in a Project Evaluation Plan for Promoting Healthy Social Behaviors in child care settings, including data collection, timely and accurate submission of data each quarter
- The HSB Specialist demonstrates a strong understanding of the NC licensing and programmatic requirements in the early care and education system in North Carolina
- The HSB Specialist professionally represents the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County (PFC) and Child Care Resource & Referrals the community and advocates for quality child care and other necessary support services for children and families on behalf of the organization
- The HSB Specialist is responsible for preparing and submitting all required reports, as directed, as well as maintaining documentation for data entry into appropriate database in a timely manner.
Assistant Director
Fayetteville Child Care Center/ KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives
- Additionally, correctly charge tuition and handle other financial duties while at the center
- Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
- Develops, manages, and evaluates all fundraising activities to ensure annual revenue goals are achieved, including supervision of all development staff
- Identifies, cultivates, and work with donors and prospective donors; actively manage a database of donors and prospective community donors for school programming
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
- Serve in various roles throughout the center as needed including teacher, cook and/or driver.
Curriculum Specialist
Marketplace Creative School
08.2017 - 03.2019
- At Marketplace Creative School, I was initially hired as the lead teacher in the 2/3's classroom
- I was responsible for utilizing the Creative Curriculum, developmentally appropriate practices, and Conscious Discipline to ensure the safety and educational and social enrichment of early preschoolers
- I was later promoted, and became the curriculum specialist at MPCS
- As the curriculum specialist I provided mentoring, coaching and support in the areas of lesson planning, curriculum, classroom management and positive behavior support
- I continuously worked with the primary assistant director and our school's director to lead the school in offering quality care to young children
- Utilize excellent communication skills
- Productively use ProCare Software to process payments, track staff and student attendance, and more
- Maintained a positive attitude & passion for making a difference in the lives of children
- Display an understanding of ITERS/ECERS/SACERS, NAEYC, Conscious Discipline and the Creative Curriculum
- The ability to assist teachers with conducting Brigance Assessments.
English Instructor and Mentor
NYS Science & Tech Entry Program: University at Albany
07.2011 - 05.2013
- I was required to lead high school ELA classes and assist in the development and presentation of educational workshops generated for my fellow colleagues; workshops often illustrated how to encourage academic success in a high school setting.
Education
Master of Social Work -
WURZWEILER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL Yeshiva University
2026
AS in Early Childhood Education - undefined
Fayetteville Technical Community College
05.2019
Master's in Exceptional Student Education - undefined
Barry University
BA in English Education - undefined
University at Albany
01.2013
Certification
BSAC, 03/01/17, BSAC is a 5 hour introductory level training for school age care professionals, which includes information on health and safety, environmental design, child development, appropriate activities, guiding child behavior, and quality school age care.
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Healthy Social Behaviors Specialist
Timeline
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist -Juvenile Justice Officer II
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
09.2023 - Current
Healthy Social Behaviors Specialist
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
10.2020 - Current
Assistant Director
Fayetteville Child Care Center/ KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2019 - 10.2020
Curriculum Specialist
Marketplace Creative School
08.2017 - 03.2019
English Instructor and Mentor
NYS Science & Tech Entry Program: University at Albany
07.2011 - 05.2013
Master of Social Work -
WURZWEILER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL Yeshiva University
AS in Early Childhood Education - undefined
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Master's in Exceptional Student Education - undefined
Barry University
BA in English Education - undefined
University at Albany
BSAC, 03/01/17, BSAC is a 5 hour introductory level training for school age care professionals, which includes information on health and safety, environmental design, child development, appropriate activities, guiding child behavior, and quality school age care.
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