Monika Metcalf
Leavenworth,KS
Summary
Confident Child Youth Program Assistant known for following directions, having a strong work ethic and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
US Army Child Youth Service
09.2021 - Current
- Serves as team leader for program staff with responsibility for operation and program in accordance with applicable regulations in one or more CY programs
- Maintains control of accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth
- Oversees arrival and departure of children and youth
- Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities
- Works in-ratio 100% of time, providing breaks for assigned staff, modeling appropriate behavior and providing oversight and accountability during all hours of program
- Encourages participant interest and establishes program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults
- Monitors staff-to-child ratio to ensure adequate staffing
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children
- Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements
- Works with trainers and supervisors to implement activities and special events that maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and material to accommodate daily schedules
- Conducts conferences with parents and program staff.
- Actively involved in assisting trainers in educating staff on utilizing of Teaching Strategy Online Portal, focusing on inputting observations, lesson plans and Parent Teacher Conferences
- Guiding Staff members through process of attaining their CDA certifications
- Preparing multiple infant/toddler rooms for upcoming NAYACC and ECCER'S inspections
- Took responsibility of training New Leads, acquainting them with their roles and responsibilities and familiarized them with their expectations of their position
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
USAG Humphreys
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Serves as a team leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with applicable regulations in one or more CY programs
- Maintains control of and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth
- Works within prescribed staff-to-child ratio with children and youth
- Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events
- Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults
- Monitors staff-to-child or -youth ratios to ensure adequate staffing
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth
- Works with trainers and supervisors to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth
- Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules
- Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills.
CYPA
USAG Humphreys
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Serve as a CYPA in one or more CY programs
- Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years
- Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth
- Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults
- Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules
- Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
EFMP Respite Care Provider
Army Community Service USAG Grafenwher Vilseck Barracks
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Works with trainer and supervisor to plan, coordinate and implement activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children
- Participates in conferences with parents, program manager, and school representatives
- Performed health related practices to provide reasonable accommodation for children with disabilities.
FCC Provider
Self Employed
03.2010 - 12.2013
- Served as a FCC Provider with responsibility for supervising a minimum of 6 ratios of children 0 - 12 in home based environment
- Managed food service program for assigned area ensuring compliance with all applicable Army and USDA food program policies and procedures to include proper meal components and portion sizes
- Maintains food program records as required.
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Classroom Management Teamwork
- Child Care Curriculum Planning and Development
- Parental Involvement
- CPR & First Aid
- Child Safety Protocols
- Health & Hygiene Standards
- Developmental Assessment Tools
- Play-Based Learning Techniques
Job-related Training
- Leadership Course 2020 & 2023
- Child Development Target Level Training
- Child Development Center Orientation Training (Army) 2021
- CPR/First Aid
- Child Abuse
- SIDS/Tummy Time
- Food Handlers
- Nutrition/USDA
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Medication Administration
- Communicable Diseases
- SHARP
- Ethics training
- OPSEC
- Suicide Awareness
- Cyber Awareness
- AT-Level 1
- Fire Safety
- Family Style Dining
- Conducting Observations
- CSEFELKit classes
- Army CYS Behavior Support Implementation modules 2021
- Guidance for unsafe situations 2021
- Inclusion 2021
- Respectful Accommodations 2021
- Viewing Behavior as Communication 2021
- Partnering with Families course 1-4, 2021
- Army CYS Operational Guidance for Behavior Support Files 2021
- CYS Accountability and Supervision 2021
- CYS reducing the Risk of Child Abuse in Army CYS Settings 2021
- CYMS Module 1 and 2, 2022
- Operation Excellence-Customer Service Training-New Version, 2022
- Better-Kid-Care: Communication with Children, 2022
- Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers, 2022
- Dealing with Anger - The Children's and Yours, 2022
- Family Child Care: Support Infants and Toddlers, 2022
- Family Child Care; Best Infant Care Practices in Mixed-Age Setting, 2022
- Early Intervention: Support Infants and Toddlers, 2022
- Infant-Toddler Care: Emotional and Social Development, 2022
- Infant-Toddler Care: Physical and Cognitive Development, 2022
- Healthy Kids, Healthy Future: Get Kids Moving, 2022
- Infant-Toddler Care: Daily Routines, 2022
- Infant Toddler Care: Healthy Spaces, 2022
- Infant-Toddler Care: Quality Supervision, 2022
- Safe Sleep Practices for Caregivers: Reduce the Risk of SUID, 2023
- Taking Steps to Healthy Success: Breastfeeding Support, 2022
- Transition Plans, Practices, and Approaches: Pathways to Success, 2022
- How to work with Active Children, 2022
- Guiding Behavior, 2022
- Learning through Play, 2022
- Partnership with Families, 2022
- Infant-Toddler Care: Sensitive, Nurturing Professionals Needed, 2023
- Infant-Toddler Care: Safety, 2023
- Infant-Toddler Care: Language and Literacy, 2022
- The Art and Science of Playing with Young Children, 2022
- Community-Based Services: Connect Families, 2022
References
- Glinder Terry, Trainer Cactus Corner CDC Fort Irwin, (760) 963-1247, glinder.t.terry.civ@army.mil
- Stephanie Davis, former CDC Director, (906)-298-1975, sdavis8914@gmail.com
- Maria C. Romero, ACS Specialist Fort Irwin, (760) 380-2438, maria.c.romero4.civ@army.mil
- Ada Rivera, ACS Director Fort Irwin, (907)687-3639, Ada.i.rivera12.civ@army.mil
- Melody Hill, School Liaison Officer, +82-1066271908, melody.n.hill4.naf@mail.mil
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
US Army Child Youth Service
09.2021 - Current
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
USAG Humphreys
09.2019 - 07.2021
CYPA
USAG Humphreys
11.2018 - 09.2019
EFMP Respite Care Provider
Army Community Service USAG Grafenwher Vilseck Barracks
08.2012 - 12.2013
FCC Provider
Self Employed
03.2010 - 12.2013