Ryan Howard
Lynn,MA
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Director- Out of School Time Programs
Camp Fire North Shore
8 2023 - Current
- Assists in managing staff recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation process for all school age program staff
- Manage weekly staff meetings
- Managed department budget to ensure adequate resources for staff development and instructional materials
- Developed/maintained strong relationships with Schools, District, and community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students
- Implemented data-driven strategies for continuous improvement of instruction and curriculum alignment
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to create interdisciplinary units that enriched students' understanding of course material
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students' academic performance and retention rate
- Lead Summer planning for 21st CCLC programs
- Assists in family engagement events
- Attend 21st CCLC regional network meetings and trainings
- Manage DESE data compliance-enrollment, SAYO, APT
- Review LPS & DESE assessment data to inform student support.
Site Coordinator
Mystic Valley Ymca
2022.06 - 2023.07
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
Recreation Supervisor
Youth Service System, McKinley Community School
2016.09 - 2022.05
- Researched, planned and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 6 and 12
- Enforced all safety procedures and protocols among staff and students to maximize safety
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions
- Interviewed, trained and supervised part-time and seasonal personnel to perform job functions of recreation center
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff
- Managed 14 staff & 100+ kids.
Assistant Facilitator
Youth Service System, Roosevelt Elementary School
2014.12 - 2016.08
- Supervised instructors, facilities and resources for Youth Service System program and Administration
- Maintained accurate records and reported data related to program participation and success
- Assisted teachers in tracking student participation and collaboration with teachers and counselors
- Facilitated meetings that created safe and supportive team environment and met priority needs
- Monitored success and identified emerging needs.
Group Leader
Youth Service System, Joyce Kilmer Park
2012.09 - 2013.08
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Junior Counselor •Senior Counselor
Youth Service System, Paul Robeson School
2007.06 - 2012.08
- Planned fun and collaborative activities for ages 6- to 12 that resulted in teamwork and learning of valuable life lessons
- Managed daily needs, including meals and activities for groups of 100+ students in school setting
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Sociology -
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ 2008.09 - 2014.05
Skills
Analytical Skills
Activity Planning and Coordination
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Problem Solving
Team Leadership
Communication
Recruitment and hiring
Task Delegation
Meeting Facilitation
Staff Management
Timeline
Site Coordinator
Mystic Valley Ymca
2022.06 - 2023.07
Recreation Supervisor
Youth Service System, McKinley Community School
2016.09 - 2022.05
Assistant Facilitator
Youth Service System, Roosevelt Elementary School
2014.12 - 2016.08
Group Leader
Youth Service System, Joyce Kilmer Park
2012.09 - 2013.08
Bachelor of Arts Sociology -
Montclair State University
2008.09 - 2014.05
Junior Counselor •Senior Counselor
Youth Service System, Paul Robeson School
2007.06 - 2012.08
Assistant Director- Out of School Time Programs
Camp Fire North Shore
8 2023 - Current
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