Paula Cly
Fort Defiance,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Child Development Worker with 13 years of experience in daycare/office settings. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Worker
Navajo Nation Division of Social Servive
Window Rock , AZ
10.1998 - 09.2011
- Monitored children's progress and maintained records of their development.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify trends or patterns in order to develop interventions or modify instruction accordingly.
- Encouraged positive behaviors by setting clear expectations for behavior in accordance with program policies.
- Engaged in continuous communication with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress.
- Assessed the developmental needs of children and planned appropriate activities to meet those needs.
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Developed individualized plans for each child based on identified strengths and weaknesses.
- Supervised children in classrooms, playgrounds or other activity areas to ensure safety at all times.
- Liaised with other professionals when required.
- Established positive relationships with families by providing support services including counseling and referrals when necessary.
- Collaborated with teachers, pediatricians, psychologists, counselors, social workers, speech therapists, occupational therapists and other professionals involved in a child's life.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to any emergency situation.
- Supervised and managed staff in the daycare, including training new employees.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments with parents, completing paperwork.
- Held regular meetings with staff to discuss current issues or concerns related to childcare services provided.
- Resolved conflicts between students or between students and staff members in an appropriate manner.
- Addressed complaints from parents promptly and professionally while ensuring their concerns were heard.
- Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chinle High School
Chinle, AZ05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Dine College
TsalieSkills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Communication techniques
- Assessments understanding
- Safety Planning
- Parent Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Team Collaboration
- Administrative Support
- File Management
- Scheduling
- Supply Management
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Navajo
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Child Development Worker
Navajo Nation Division of Social Servive
10.1998 - 09.2011
High School Diploma -
Chinle High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Dine College
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