Samantha Bedore
Summary
Dynamic Training and Curriculum Specialist with extensive experience at United States Army Child and Youth Services. Expert in employee development and program facilitation, successfully enhancing training programs to promote child safety and development. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and resolve conflicts, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Director
Child And Youth Services
Fort Polk, United States
12.2025 - Current
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Coordinated resources and delegated assignments to maintain efficient building operations.
- Directed emergency response to serious building issues to contain problems, control damages and develop corrective plans.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities, working within cost restraints.
Training and Curriculum Specialist
United States Army Child and Youth Services
Fort Polk, United States
09.2025 - Current
- Plans and implements a comprehensive training and professional development program that promotes the growth and development of children and youth in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards.
- Designs, administers, and conducts the Foundation, Annual, and On-Going training requirements based on course outlines.
- Conducts training both on-the-job and in classroom settings, based on a developed training plan.
- Designs and implements an annual CYS program plan to include training goals and objectives, a plan to meet individual staff needs, and a curriculum framework that encompasses the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children and youth.
- Observes in appropriate program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess and evaluate staff competency, and provide feedback.
- Manages the program to budget. Conducts written analyses of budget variances, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection, and purchasing.
- Evaluated course performance to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Training and Curriculum Specialist
United States Army Child and Youth Services
Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, United States
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Plans and implements a comprehensive training and professional development program that promotes growth and development of children and youth in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards.
- Designs, administers and conducts the Foundation, Annual/On-Going training requirements based on course outlines.
- Conducts training both on-the-job and in classroom settings based on a developed training plan.
- Designs and implements annual CYS program plan to include training goals and objectives, plan to meet individual staff needs, curriculum framework that encompasses the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children/youth.
- Observes in appropriate program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess and evaluate staff competency and provide feedback.
- Manages program to budget. Conducts written analyses of budget variances and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Assistant Director
United States Army Child and Youth Services
Fort Polk, United States
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of assigned staff and the safety and well being of children and youth.
- Responsible for assisting the Director in the operation of an assigned CYS program IAW all applicable regulations and standards.
- Assists in maintaining DoD/Army certification for assigned program areas and helps ensure the program achieves and retains national accreditation or Army equivalent and maintains accreditation/Army equivalent standards.
- Conducts written observations of staff during all hours of operation, and evaluates employees based on established performance standards.
- Ensures staff receive proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
- Serves as member of the CYS Program Plan Team to develop written strategies for program improvement.
- Assumes the responsibilities and duties of the center Director in their absence.
- Participates in section staffing decisions.
- Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel.
- Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees.
- Assists in establishing a program environment, which sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults.
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
United States Army Child and Youth Services
Fort Polk, United States
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Serves as a team leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Maintains control of and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth.
- Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
- Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
- Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel.
- Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.
- Instructs team members in specific tasks; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
- Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to the team.
- Resolves conflicts or obtains guidance from the supervisor.
- Acts as manager in non-routine or emergency situations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Science
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
Harold L. Richards High School
Oak Lawn, ILSkills
- Classroom experience
- Classroom expertise
- Employee development
- Training evaluation
- Program facilitation
- Performance assessment
- Learning management systems
- Effective listening
- Parent and student communication
- Task prioritization
- Conflict resolution
- Staff management
- Child safety protocols
- Special needs support
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Instructor
- Teachstone Infant/Toddler Observer
Timeline
Facility Director
Child And Youth Services
12.2025 - Current
Training and Curriculum Specialist
United States Army Child and Youth Services
09.2025 - Current
Training and Curriculum Specialist
United States Army Child and Youth Services
08.2024 - 09.2025
Assistant Director
United States Army Child and Youth Services
01.2022 - 07.2024
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
United States Army Child and Youth Services
10.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Science
Saint Xavier University
High School Diploma -
Harold L. Richards High School