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Mia Antoinette Williams

Capitol Heights

Summary

Dynamic Child Youth Program Director with a proven track record at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, excelling in budget management and performance evaluation. Expert in curriculum development and employee training, fostering a culture of collaboration and trust. Successfully led initiatives that enhanced program effectiveness and significantly improved customer satisfaction.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Youth Program Director GS-12

Joint Base Anacostia Bolling
11.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Oversight of a large Child Development Center with a capacity for 220 children and 65 staff
  • Foster a culture of learning, sharing, cooperation, and teamwork that improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout the program
  • Exceptional communication skills, focusing on verbal and nonverbal cues through active listening to build connections, develop trust, and cultivate a positive image of the program
  • Serves as the subject matter expert for Early Child Development and point of contact for dissemination of information up and down the chain of command
  • Prepare written reports and present oral briefings as well as in service trainings within and outside of the organization
  • Advise on issues requiring substantial human resources policy interpretation by evaluating policy and legislation and monitoring the effect that these have on the mission of the organization
  • Superb oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver presentations briefings, training, reports, and correspondence to senior leadership, management, peers and employees to foster understanding and acceptance of policy recommendations
  • Establish effective working relationships with internal and external customers by partnering with colleges, and community resources to build connections beneficial to staff, children, and Military families
  • Lead the charge to demonstrate the desired morals and characteristics outlined in NAEYC’s core values to establish a program that is rich in diversity, respect, and builds strong relationships among staff and families
  • Provides advice on work methods, practices, and procedures to support staff with identifying differing perspectives the parameters as I lead them towards a viable solution that is mutually beneficial
  • Winning personality provide simple relatable support to staff and customers that fosters improved morale and customer satisfaction
  • Transformational Leader - Proven ability to listen attentively, solve problems quickly and efficiently, leading to staff empowerment and 'buy-in'
  • Conduct interviews, make staff selections to fill vacancies, perform staff observations, evaluations, and provide feedback to support staff professional development
  • Partner with Training Department to advise /coordinate and evaluate staff development and training
  • Manage the budget and adapt schedules to ensure efficient use of receivables
  • Strong ability to resolve problems arriving at favorable outcomes leading to improved morale and customer satisfaction
  • Routinely analyze and identify the training and development needs of staff in accordance with the Programs mission and goals
  • Intentionally assess training effectiveness by personal assessment through observation of instructional material against implementation and make recommendations for changes as needed
  • Skilled in conducting program assessments to identify and assist with resolving areas found to be out of compliance or counter intuitive to the mission
  • Expert Knowledge skill and ability to interpret, implement, communicate, and develop a systematic plan that conveys program goals and meets desired outcomes
  • Proficient in observing, and compiling information to make critical quick judgments that address new or unexpected problems in a calm and systematic manner which leads to favorable outcomes - Solution oriented!
  • Prepare financial analysis paperwork to justify program budget that accounts for both Non-Appropriated and Appropriated funds
  • Develop, implement, and manage program budget
  • Expert knowledge of Child Youth Program Business Model System (CYPBMS), Kinderspot, CYP - IMS, SAIS, MCC.com
  • Partner with Military Family Life Consultants, Kids Included Together, parents and Medical Advisors to initiate and devise an individualized plan which support the developmental needs of children
  • Update parent and employee handbooks to reflect best practices and the implementation of expressed customer needs derived from climate surveys
  • This is a federal job
  • Supervisor: Postella Spriggs (202-714-6549)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first

Adjunct Professor

Central Texas College
Bolling AFB
03.2013 - 04.2020
  • Responsible for developing, recommending, and administering, Central Texas College's Early Childhood Education academic program
  • Develop Course Outline, Syllabus, conduct lectures, use visual aids and other instructional materials, to develop and administer trainings, coursework, and examinations
  • Each course is equivalent to three college credits and prepares students for reflective and adaptive expertise in child development, provides understanding of theoretical approaches to guiding children, and implementation of activities targeted to support children socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and in language development
  • Expert knowledge of and the ability to provide instruction on education theory reflective of scholars learning styles, temperament, emotional intelligence, and sense of self to ensure appropriate understanding and implementation of educational outcomes
  • Proficiently evaluate training requirements and make adjustments to align with best practices in accordance with ethical conduct and research-based knowledge
  • Use adult learning strategies and knowledge of current leadership theories, frameworks and practices
  • Plan, organize and develop multimedia training curricula, material and programs to meet the individual needs of the learner and ensure maximum understanding
  • Develop course syllabus to communicate college policy, procedures, course description, grading rubric, and specific class expectations by way of goals and objectives to result in predetermined educational outcomes
  • Utilize technology and a variety of other methods to disseminate the instructional goals and objectives of the courses
  • My instruction consists of power point presentations, research, and incorporating guest speakers to further support students grasp of concepts, theory, and best practices
  • The scope of my instruction includes assessment of students understanding of material through quizzes, exams, projects, assignments, modeling, learning from experience, self-reflection exercises, vignettes, active involvement, skits, and the use of multiple modalities
  • Responsible for creating course agendas, support materials, evaluations and reports
  • In addition to exams, quizzes, projects, and assignments I assess students through observations to take a holistic approach to teaching - learning
  • To ensure the success of every student I am intentional about catering to each students learning style
  • Administratively, keep records of grades, assignments, due dates, attendance, tardiness, absenteeism, and the like
  • Intentionally adapt my teaching style to ensure that the information shared is relatable, relevant, and easily understood for the greatest application with children in the daycare setting
  • Supervisor: Rose James ((202) 561-2480)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Assistant Director GS-11

Andrews AirForce Base Child Development Center
07.2016 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Directly responsible for the management, direction, and operation of a Child Development Center with a capacity of 246 children birth to 5 years old and 86 staff
  • Highly organized, driven, and experienced child and youth program manager with a strong background in both education and administration
  • Exceptional knowledge of child development theory and practice
  • Strong childcare teaching experience
  • Skilled at motivating staff to focus on the mission and set obtainable goals
  • Consistently meet with and monitor staff to gage the workplace climate to proactively address and ward off obstacles to positive morale and teamwork
  • Excellent ability to interpret and implement multiple program standards and policies
  • High expertise in planning, supervising, and delegating work to subordinates with measured oversight
  • Make decisions on work related issues and concerns presented by subordinate staff to facilitate resolution conflict techniques and guide staff to arrive at workable solutions
  • Work collaboratively with Training and Curriculum Specialists to hold staff accountable for timely completion of modules, parent conference forms, child assessment forms, and submission of weekly lesson plans
  • Routinely analyze and evaluate methods of operations with a view to effect positive, productive, and efficient changes that meet the mission, and the needs of the families in the program IAW NAEYC Accreditation Standards
  • Work collaboratively with families to connect them with community resources capable of meeting their specific family need
  • Provide specific support to military families that account for the unique challenges they are faced with due to geographic separations, deployments, Extended TDY and the like
  • Provide efficient, professional, and timely customer service to internal and external customers
  • Oversight of the programs financials to include budgeting, payroll, scheduling, management of assets, facility upkeep, tracking inventory, supplies and ordering
  • Prepare financial analysis paperwork to justify program budget that accounts for both Naf and APF employees
  • Instrumental in developing questionnaires geared towards recruitment, hiring, interviewing, and evaluating potential employees
  • Complete employee appraisals and make recommendations for promotion, retention, and corrective actions
  • Prepare disciplinary action paperwork and work collaboratively with local Union and Human Resources to ensure policies and regulations that govern employee performance and conduct are followed
  • Oversee facility upkeep through the completion of daily fire, health, and safety checks and facility logs
  • Use NAEYC’s standards to bolster staff development and strengthen partnerships between management, staff, and families
  • This is a federal job
  • Supervisor: Chandre Coleman (240-857-3207)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first

Assistant Director

NSA Bethesda CDC
Bethesda
11.2013 - 07.2016
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Supervise a comprehensive high quality program that promotes positive growth and development of children and staff where family input is valued and utilized to cause the program to operate more efficiently
  • Provide Excellent Customer Service with a unique ability to foster a sense of community within the work environment
  • Manage inclusion documents to include quarterly reviews, annual reviews, and completion of IAT minutes to submit to commander for approval
  • Educating classroom staff on EAP's specific to children in their classroom
  • Tracking when medical paperwork and medication is due for renewal
  • Inform and educate Kitchen staff on Allergy information to ensure all children with food related restrictions are addressed
  • Prepare all paperwork to present at IAT meetings
  • Work closely with staff and parents to ensure we are providing and safe and healthy environment for the children in our program
  • Accurately and efficiently complete payroll for over 100 NAF employees using KRONOS, accounting for staff leave, overtime, and comp time according to established guidelines
  • Establish an email distribution list to maintain consistent communication with parents and inform them of monthly center events as well as spark interest in joining the Parent Involvement Board (PIB)
  • Utilize creative problem-solving techniques that result in outcomes whereby parents, employees, and volunteer issues and concerns are addressed and resolved to reduce staff turnover and maintain consistent program improvement through Parent input
  • Extensive background in: Early Childhood Education, NAEYC accreditation process, best practices, Child Development research and theory, Department of Defense policy and procedures and Department of the Navy Management Standards
  • Participate in MDTI (Multi-Disciplinary Team Inspections) annually to assess and evaluate other CDC programs in the region
  • Monitor and analyze adult/participant ratio sheets to ensure proper staffing policies are enforced
  • Prepares work schedules for assigned staff to meet ration and group size requirements
  • Adapt work schedules to reflect the changing needs of the Military childcare community
  • Prepare 52's for submission to HR for employee selections, notification of resignations and request for position opening
  • Solely, maintain the wait list in CYMS (Child Youth Management System) and manage space availability at CYP to meet the Child Care needs of those families assigned to NSA Bethesda
  • Supervise the Ops Clerks to ensure that the Child and Youth Management System (CYMS)is utilized to oversee the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds
  • Work closely with Training and Curriculum Specialists (T&C's) to monitor that staff training and development is progressing along a continuum which is aligned with all established policies
  • Serve as the subject matter expert to the training and curriculum specialists guiding the setup of classrooms in compliance with ITERS and ECERS to maintain an environment that promotes
  • Complete employee performance evaluations
  • Provide verbal and written counseling to staff as well as develop Performance Improvement plans (PIP) to evaluate employee's performance and implement the specialized support needed to foster improvement
  • This is a federal job
  • Supervisor: Allison Ware (301-295-0014)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Minister

Back to Basics Ministries
Landover
07.2001 - 12.2015
  • Developed a Parent and Youth group called “Bridging the Gap” designed to strengthen communication and foster strong family bonds, through interactive games, group discussion sessions, and Scriptural guidance
  • More than 50% of the adults and youth in attendance were from local shelters in the DC area
  • Throughout the decade of service I was graced with Oversight of five ministries: Sick and Shut in, Youth Sunday School, Women's Ministry, Ushers ministry, special event
  • These varied ministries required me to: Develop procedural handbooks, Schedule and conduct monthly meetings, Prepare meeting agenda's to assess strengths, weaknesses, and concerns, Develop ministry policies and procedures, Train and recruit ministry workers, Counsel women, children, and married couples as assigned
  • Event planner for: weddings, special services, and fundraisers - handling logistics, budget, accounts payable, and receivables, as well as interior design
  • Engaged with a diverse population of adults from the 2nd and D street shelter, 3 times a week
  • Provide the homeless population with job readiness and life skills to acclimate into society and self-regulate to develop their character, strengthen their conduct, and honor their commitments
  • Developed and facilitated character building workshops for men and women from the shelter that led to positive outcomes
  • Supervisor: Linda Matthews (301-772-7777)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education

Bachelor's degree - Education

Concordia university
St. Paul, MN, United States
08.2011

Skills

Budget management

Performance evaluation

Curriculum development

Employee training and development

  • Policy interpretation
  • Program assessment
  • Customer service

Affiliations

  • BGCA Boys and Girls Club of America, Regular Member, Since 2012
  • Zero to Three, Active Member
  • NAEYC, Member

References

  • Eufemia O'Grady, Bolling AFB CDC 2, Lead Training and Curriculum Specialist, 202-284-4208, eufemia.ogrady@us.af.mil
  • Barnette Bennett, JBAB CDC 2, Director, 202-284-4208, barnett.bennett.1@us.af.mil
  • Paisley Parker, NSA Bethesda, Director, 301-295-0014, paisleymckelvey@gmail.com
  • Delbria Castelow, JBAB CDC 1, Training & Curriculum Specialist, 202-284-4828

Awards

  • 2025, COINED BY Lt Col FOR OUTSTANDING LIASON TO VISITING COMMANDERS AND DIPLOMATS.
  • 2024, LAUDED BY HHQ BUDGET TEAM FOR FISCAL ANALYSIS OF PROGRAM FINANCIALS.
  • 2024, OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS.
  • 2024, CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER.
  • 2024, CASH AWARD RATING BASED.
  • 2024, TIME OFF AWARD RATING BASED.
  • 2023, REACCREDITATED THROUGH NAEYC.
  • USR – UNIT SAFETY MANAGER.
  • CPR CERTIFIED.
  • NPPS PLAYGROUND INSPECTOR.
  • SERV SAFE MANAGER CERTIFIED.
  • APF- GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD AND NAF- PURCHASE-CARD APPROVER.

Timeline

Child Youth Program Director GS-12

Joint Base Anacostia Bolling
11.2019 - Current

Assistant Director GS-11

Andrews AirForce Base Child Development Center
07.2016 - 11.2019

Assistant Director

NSA Bethesda CDC
11.2013 - 07.2016

Adjunct Professor

Central Texas College
03.2013 - 04.2020

Minister

Back to Basics Ministries
07.2001 - 12.2015

Bachelor's degree - Education

Concordia university

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