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Roy Maddox

Mechanicsville,MD

Summary

Center supervisor and education professional with a background in preschool management, special education, and youth development. Leads daily operations, monitors staff performance, supports licensing and Head Start standards, and builds strong communication with parents, caregivers, and community resources to improve service quality.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

CENTER SUPERVISOR

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE/ ST. MARY'S HEAD START

08.2026 - Current

As center supervisor at St. Mary's Head Start I manage the day-to-day operations of an assigned preschool facility, ensuring that local, state, and federal Head Start performance standards are fully met.
Key Results:
Oversaw daily center activities, ensuring compliance with childcare licensing and health safety regulations to promote a safe learning environment.
Supervised, monitored, and evaluated classroom teachers, assistants, and support staff to enhance instructional quality.
Conducted developmental screenings to assess child growth., child assessments, and high-quality instructional delivery. [1]
Coordinated parent communication, attended parent committee meetings, and linked families to local resources for improved family engagement.
Substituted in the classroom during staff absences and maintained daily operations.

PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER- CENTER MANAGER

SOUTHERN MARYLAND TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION

11.2024 - 08.2026

Oversaw daily operations of the center, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
Managed daily operations of a preschool, overseeing scheduling, staff management, and facility maintenance to ensure optimal functioning.
Developed and implemented policies and procedures that established a safe, positive, and effective learning environment for children.
Coordinated curriculum development and educational programming with teaching staff, enhancing the quality of educational experiences.
Monitor children's progress, ensuring that individualized educational and developmental plans are being followed.
Lead regular staff meetings and performance reviews to ensure team cohesion and professional growth.
Foster relationships with parents, caregivers, and community stakeholders to promote the center's values and services.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – MULTIPLE DISABILITIES

ALEXANDRIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL

02.2023 - 10.2024

The Special Education Teacher develops special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes, addressing students' specific needs, providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Adapted classroom work to provide instructional materials that addressed individualized learning plans within established lesson plans, enhancing student engagement and success.
Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and / or develop individual learning plans.
Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student achievements; develops methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and / or goals and provides feedback to students, parents, and administration.
Collaborated with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and achieve classroom objectives, supporting the school improvement plan.
Counseled students to enhance performance, health status, and problem-solving techniques, addressing a variety of personal issues.
Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and / or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and / or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.

Youth Recovery Support Supervisor/ Vocational Coordinator

WALDEN SIERRA/PYRAMID WALDEN

08.2017 - 09.2022

Managed day-to-day operations of the adolescent recovery community center as a Recovery Support Specialist. The Recovery Support Specialist provides a comprehensive array of crisis, behavioral health, trauma and recovery services that contribute to the well-being of the Southern Maryland community.
Provides an environment for both people in recovery and staff that demonstrates recovery is possible.
Develop, implement, plan, schedule, monitor, and supervise large and complex department-specific programs.
Supervises and tutors youth in groups and on a one-on-one basis.
Plans curriculum and activities based on youth leadership, healthy lifestyles, art, recreation, science, and community service.
Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities and special events addressing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of program participants based on individual observations.
Arrange and maintains indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate stage appropriateness, daily skills and daily schedule.
Managed mentors to collaboratively resolve youth behavioral issues, plan monthly calendars, and coordinate daily schedules.
Converse with parents regarding their youth, program information, and assistance in solving problems in face-to-face and electronic settings.
Assisted the Director with organizing, facilitating, and supervising activities at the adolescent recovery community center.
Maintains documentation per agency quality assurance procedures and established recovery support performance standards.
Liaisons with local, regional, and state organizations related to the program
Researched, established, and maintained a diverse catalog of community resources that support wellness and recovery for the adolescent population.
Assists director in responding to community and funder requests for participation and technical assistance related to collaborative initiative's for youth.
Demonstrates and models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Responds appropriately to the cultural differences of staff, clients, residents, and referral sources.
Communicate program and agency messages to internal and external customers.
Integrate participant feedback combined with understanding of organizational policy and procedure.
Provides wellness and recovery education and opportunities, either individually or in peer support groups, for every phase of the wellness and recovery journey from pre-engagement, initiation, stabilization, and sustained maintenance.