Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 5 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Program Manager For Healthy Families
CARS-Child Adult Resource Services
01.2022 - Current
Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and directives from station owners.
Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area.
Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Responsible for billing for the Healthy Families program for 7 counties
I am responsible for a staff of 13
I collaborate with the state of Indiana about program guidelines
My team and I collaborate with our advisory board as well as outside agencies to help increase our programs membership
Healthy Families Supervisor
CARS-Child Adult Resource Services
10.2015 - Current
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, and community organizations to promote a high quality program
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Monitored staff with direct reflective supervision weekly, shadows of visits yearly, as well as performance evaluations annually
Implemented a successful prenatal/postnatal program through professionalism, while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations
Created and customized family service plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Successfully negotiated contract renewals to create increased revenue.
Certified Classroom Aide
Loogootee Elementary School
08.2016 - 10.2018
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Teaching Assistant
Shoals Elementary School
08.2008 - 07.2016
Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.