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Nina Anderson

Portsmouth,VA

Summary

Highly organized CYP associate successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish top tier care of children and youth. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to Navy Children and Youth Program's success. Adept at implementing policies and procedures. Interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a Direct Care Supervisor role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CYP Lead

Navy CYP- NNSY
Portsmouth, VA
07.2021 - Current
  • Assisted CYP staff in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Facilitated positive interactions among children through play, conversation, and problem solving strategies.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians in order to ensure continuity between home and school experiences for children.
  • Modeled behavior management techniques when necessary while maintaining an understanding of each child's individual needs.
  • Cultivated an atmosphere of understanding and tolerance by promoting positive behavior in the classroom with the children and teachers.
  • Assisted with staff scheduling
  • Took charge of essential managerial tasks when the Director was away.

Assistant Training Specialist

Navy CYP- Regatta CDC
Oak Harbor, WA
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted in the professional development of CYP program assistants
  • Contributed to the creation of an annual training plan, promptly responding to and resolving any immediate training requirements.
  • Implemented and complied with updated Inclusion policies
  • Conducted new employee orientation
  • Supported program assistants in completing their DoD Virtual Lab School course training
  • Oversaw the organization and management of training records, individual plans, and report preparation.
  • Supported and implemented Navy curriculum by documenting observations, evaluating classroom environments, and reviewing weekly activity plans
  • Ensured compliance with NAEYC accreditation standards by following CNIC SOP's and OM's, and fostering open communication with Direct Care staff for prompt issue resolution.

CYP Lead

Navy CYP-Regatta CDC
Oak Harbor, WA
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in both the school age and daycare facilities
  • Provide guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the program assistants
  • Guide program assistants to ensure the center's standards, policies, and procedures are met
  • Work well independently and receptive to management guidance
  • Opened an infant classroom with co-worker
  • Increase workplace morale by organizing a summer picnic, paint night, and other in-center celebrations as well as the staff Winter Holiday party
  • Participate in weekend and evening workshops for educators to continually expand knowledge and experience.

Assistant Teacher

Primrose Schools
Fleming Island, FL
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Ensured successful implementation of VPK curriculum for children aged 4-5
  • Aided in the development and execution of lesson plans encompassing language and literacy, art, motor skills, and all STEM areas.
  • Integrated various elements of social-emotional learning in regular teaching routines.
  • Provided care, supervision, and enrichment activities for ages 5-8
  • Offered assistance with homework assignments, organized snack time activities and conducted supplementary lessons to augment the curriculum.

Program Coordinator

Academy at Julington Creek
Jacksonville, FL
08.2015 - 04.2016
  • Supervised school-aged children (Grades K-5) in both the after school program and summer camp.
  • Created and implemented daily schedules for engaging activities in multiple subjects, such as science and art, for students of all age levels
  • Implemented and monitored a homework program to allow children dedicated time for school work
  • Organized themed week activities as part of my responsibilities in the summer program
  • Established productive partnerships with local companies, facilitating the scheduling and reservation of off-campus learning experiences while maintaining budgetary constraints.

Lead Teacher

Episcopal Children's Services
Jacksonville, FL
07.2013 - 06.2015
  • Planned and implemented culturally sensitive educational programs tailored to each child's age and learning ability
  • Facilitated cognitive, language, literacy, social, emotional, and physical development of children in small groups, large groups, and one-on-one.
  • Collected, entered and analyzed child assessment data to inform individualized planning
  • Worked alongside the center manager to train and support the assistant teacher in establishing a conducive classroom setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
01.2008

High School Diploma -

Lenox Memorial High School
Lenox, MA
01.2003

Graphic Design

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA

Skills

  • Modeling and mentoring
  • Training plan development
  • New employee orientation
  • DoD Virtual Lab School course training
  • Training records maintenance
  • NAEYC Accreditation maintenance
  • Program standards, policies, and procedures adherence
  • Classroom organization and management
  • Workplace morale improvement
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Budget management
  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Observation and Assessment

References

  • Debbie Streeter, Navy CYP NNSY, Training and Curriculum Specialist, (724) 413-8318
  • Vanessa Herndon, Navy CYP NNSY, Operations Clerk, (240) 289-3597
  • Genia Wessels, Navy CYP NASWI, Installation Director, (360) 328-9816

Certification

  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Medication administration certified in state of Virginia
  • Completed VLS tracks in Infant/Toddler care and Training & Curriculum

Timeline

CYP Lead

Navy CYP- NNSY
07.2021 - Current

Assistant Training Specialist

Navy CYP- Regatta CDC
07.2020 - 05.2021

CYP Lead

Navy CYP-Regatta CDC
09.2018 - 07.2020

Assistant Teacher

Primrose Schools
10.2017 - 06.2018

Program Coordinator

Academy at Julington Creek
08.2015 - 04.2016

Lead Teacher

Episcopal Children's Services
07.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

The College of New Jersey

High School Diploma -

Lenox Memorial High School

Graphic Design

Savannah College of Art And Design

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