Mona Cozart Dean
Kansas City,Mo.
Summary
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCED Social Service/Education Excellent communication skills Ability to work well within deadline-driven environments Supervisor Solid organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities Multiple years of combined leadership experience
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Kansas City Missouri School District
07.2018 - Current
- Leads in the development and implementation of regularly scheduled monitoring and reporting systems for all Head Start component areas
- Assists the Head Start Leadership Team with the development of program improvement plans and monitor progress on action items
- Conducts Facilities and Safe Environments Checklist twice yearly to ensure sites’ environment and equipment meet local, state and federal regulations for healthy and safety
- Conduct monitoring visits to ensure teaching teams are adhering to C.A.S.E
- Active supervision practices
- Processes and analyzes ChildPlus reports to identify areas of compliance and noncompliance
- Shares information with the Head Start Leadership Team and supports the resolution of areas of noncompliance
- Completes and submits, in coordination with applicable staff, monthly reports to the Head Start Grantee
- Reports include but are not limited to the Program Information Report (PIR), Classroom Attendance Report, and CACFP/DESE reports
- Work in collaboration with the KCPS Human Resources department to ensure all new employees have the four (4) mandated background checks as required by the Head Start Program Performance Standards
- Serves as the ChildPlus Lead for the KCPS Head Start Program and enter data into ChildPlus, to include background checks, hire dates, initial health status dates, and educational levels
- Collect and enter parent in-kind (volunteer) hours into ChildPlus
- Manage the Head Start Policies and Procedures
- Collaborate with management team to update content areas and staff/family handbooks on an annual basis
Early Learning Community School-Site Supervisor
Kansas City Missouri School District
06.2015 - Current
- To provide daily oversight of center operations
- Responsible for assuring all the Head Start program mandates and standards for excellence are met on a daily basis
- Assuring that the program is strategically positioned for the future and has oversight of facility management
- Leadership: Provides guidance and leadership to staff to emphasize the importance of the program achieving high standards of quality, internally and through public and private sector partnerships
- Professional Development: Observes and monitors classroom staff throughout the year to support individual performance evaluations
- Finance: Oversees and monitors agreements for the purchasing of goods and services assuring that bids are solicited in accordance with state and federal regulations
- Community Collaboration: Works with other community organizations to foster collaboration as defined by Federal Head Start guidelines
Assistant Site Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Kansas City Missouri School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Assist and support the Head Start Education Coordinator in providing professional development to staff
- Under the guidance of the Head Start Education Coordinator, coach teachers based on feedback from classroom observations to comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards
- Conduct regular classroom observations ensuring fidelity to curriculum and best practices
- Ensure that classroom environments and daily routines are appropriate for young children
- Assist the Head Start Education Coordinator with the required assessment process providing teachers ongoing assistance as needed
- Assist the Head Start Education Coordinator in assessing individual center for professional development based on observations and assessment of educators, review of outcomes information, and training surveys completed by educators
- Submit verbal/written reports to Head Start Education Coordinator on the status of education at the individual center a minimum of twice a month
- Collaborate as a member of the Head Start Educational Support Team, including staff working in the areas of health, mental health and disabilities, and family services as needed
Support Staff Family Advocate
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
05.2011 - 08.2014
- Recruitment and Eligibility determination
- Assessment, registration and enrollment for federally funded program (Head Start)
- Provide professional consumer advocacy services to eligible families
- Coordinate outreach and community services for families with children with disabilities
- Delivery of diplomatic and professional demeanor when providing customer service resolutions to inquiries of family and community partners
- Conduct formal assessments of family needs at time of enrollment
- Responsible for heavy paper work, documenting, tracking, QA and monitoring at both center and Delegate level
- Securing medical homes for low-income families, assisting in Medicaid applications and placement of medical providers
- Archiving of confidential documentation and reports in a national database
- QA over program performance and project timelines
- Maintains confidentiality of records and information on Head Start staff
- Assists Head Start Director in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with school districts, community agencies and contractors
Family Advocate
Kansas City Missouri School District
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Recruitment and Eligibility determination
- Assessment, registration and enrollment for federally funded program (Head Start)
- Provide professional consumer advocacy services to eligible families
- Coordinate outreach and community services for families with children with disabilities
- Volunteer Management
- Conduct formal assessments of family needs at time of enrollment
- Responsible for heavy paper work, documenting, tracking, QA and monitoring at both center and Delegate level
- Archiving of confidential documentation and reports in a national database
- QA over program performance and project timelines
Education Coordinator/Site Manager
Kansas City School District
12.1999 - 08.2007
- Provide supervision, training, technical assistance and support to instructional staff to ensure implementation of developmentally appropriate practices
- Carry out goals, policies, and activities designed to implement the educational objectives of the Head Start Performance Standards
- Update the education service plan as needed, working in conjunction with the policy committee, parents, and other center staff
- Routinely inspect center facilities for health, safety, fire and occupancy standards and initiate corrective action when indicated
- Make periodic inspections of outdoor play areas to ensure that safety standards are maintained
- Supervise Center Operations of a licensed facility for 80 children in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and Missouri Childcare Licensing
- Monitor the day-to-day activities (staff attendance, substitutes, bus arrivals, food preparation, etc.), schedule staffing to ensure appropriate adult/child ratios
Education
AAS - Early Childhood Education
Penn Valley Community College
Data Literacy Credential -
08.2022
Masters of Education - Educational Technology Leadership
Ashford University
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
01.2012
Skills
- Advocacy
- Supervise
- Team Building
- Computer
- Coaching
- Coordinate
- Diversity
- Training and Technical Assistance
- Mediator
- Trainer
- Community Engagement
- Meeting Deadlines
- Site Supervisor
Certification
Professional Development Specialist, Council for Professional Recognition
Professional Organization
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Kansas City Missouri School District
07.2018 - Current
Early Learning Community School-Site Supervisor
Kansas City Missouri School District
06.2015 - Current
Assistant Site Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Kansas City Missouri School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
Support Staff Family Advocate
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
05.2011 - 08.2014
Family Advocate
Kansas City Missouri School District
08.2007 - 05.2011
Education Coordinator/Site Manager
Kansas City School District
12.1999 - 08.2007
Data Literacy Credential -
Masters of Education - Educational Technology Leadership
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
AAS - Early Childhood Education
Penn Valley Community College
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