SHARNISE HORN
Milton,FL
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood and Social Services Professional with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Board of Director
Santa Rosa Kids House
03.2025 - Current
- Oversees development of long-term strategic plans, aligning company goals with market trends and opportunities.
- Defines organizational problems to create and implement correction plans.
- Contributes valuable insights regarding industry trends during board discussions, enabling informed strategic decision making.
- Collaborates with fellow board members to establish a robust succession planning process for key leadership positions within the organization.
- Engages in fundraising activities and assist with hosting community events to advocate for abused children.
Family Intervention Specialist
EMBRACE FLORIDA KIDS
05.2023 - Current
- Maintains a caseload of 6 home visiting families.
- Develops and implements weekly home visit plans based on each family needs.
- Schedule, conduct, and document home visitation sessions to deliver a curriculum designed to enhance parenting skills and help families live successfully.
- Providing after hours support to families through being on-call to personal caseloads and rotating weekend and overnight on-call duties.
- Implements evidence-based practices in all interventions to ensure the highest possible success rates for lasting change in family dynamics.
- Coordinates with community organizations to connect families with additional support services and resources as needed.
- Resource and Communications Team Leader at weekly team meetings providing resources for families to enhance parenting skills and child development.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers and therapists, to ensure holistic support for families.
Program Specialist
KINDERCARE EDUCATION
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Ensure that teachers are teaching according to the curriculum through classroom observations and meetings.
- Mentoring teachers and modeling for teachers by educating the children in the classroom.
Parent Educator and Supervisor
NCO HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintains a caseload of 10 EHS home visiting families.
- Develops and implements weekly home visit plans based on each child’s assessment and family needs.
- Schedule, conduct, and document home visitation sessions to deliver a curriculum designed to teach child development and parenting skills.
- Serves as an advocate for Head Start families and a liaison between families, the program, and community.
- Evaluates and collaborates with the team to identify children with special needs and makes the necessary referrals.
- Encourages participation in the Parent Committee meetings, socialization meetings, and other events.
- Supervises and mentors assistant teachers and interprets by monitoring productivity and providing feedback and coaching.
- Controls and maintains timekeeping and personnel records.
- Assist in Early Head Start/Head Start enrollment and recruitment by providing flyers and brochures in appropriate community locations, providing application assistance, and making sure there is a waiting list and slots are fulfilled.
Analyst
MENDOCINO COAST MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Inputted data in the EXYM database for billing, documenting, and managing mental health services for clients.
- Communications Lead in weekly case conferencing meetings.
- Scheduled and documented appointments for clients with Therapist or Case Managers on a daily basis.
- Updated and checked the status of Medi-Cal for clients in the database.
- Completed required record keeping, including Medi-Cal billing and electronic and paper-based records.
- Provided information and referrals for clients for services in the Mental Health clinic, Homeless program, and other services in the area.
- Maintained client confidentiality.
- Made daily telephone calls to client to remind him or her of upcoming appointment.
- Used Office software, databases, and Internet.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
LEE STREET ELEMENTARY
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Inputted data into Work Sampling Online to effectively conduct assessments for each student and individualize instruction.
- Created and submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Supervised and mentored Assistant Teacher.
- Planned, organized, and led school Field Trips and other activities.
- Conducted PowerPoint presentations for family workshops to promote family involvement at a Title I school serving low-income children and families in an urban school setting.
- Organized all student information and paperwork into filing system.
- Updated class website with current information.
- Answered phone calls or took messages for the Pre-K team when needed.
Lead Teacher
LA PETITE ACADEMY
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Created and submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Implemented monthly assessments of each student.
- Created and submitted daily sheets for each child giving parents thorough information on what the students learned and engaged in throughout the day.
- Supervised, mentored, and trained Assistant Teachers and new Teachers in the preschool.
- Implemented constructive lessons in core subject areas.
- Updated bulletin boards monthly communicating essential information to parents.
- Developed, maintained, and improved parent and teacher relationships.
Pre-Primary Montessori Teacher
THE SUZUKI SCHOOL
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Conducted team meetings on a daily basis as a Communications Team Leader.
- Answered telephone calls and emails to address parent’s questions or concerns.
- Created a filing system for each group of students to organize their student records.
- Taught daily Montessori lessons in Math and Sensorial, Language, and Practical Life to students in small groups or individually.
- Collected assessment tools for observation and data collection to track the progress of students learning.
- Implemented monthly newsletters and submitted them to parents and administration.
- Mentored and coached new early childhood educators in the Montessori school as needed.
Preschool Teacher
FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Created and submitted daily newsletters for parents including pictures and activities the children engaged in each day.
- Created an enthusiastic classroom environment favorable to learning and suitable to the physical, social, and emotional growth of the students.
- Created and submitted weekly lesson plans to administration.
- Communicated with parents as needed through phone calls, email or parent-teacher conferences.
Student Teacher
THE RISE SCHOOL
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Implemented activities and lesson plans suitable to the needs of students with special needs in an inclusive classroom setting.
- Performed administrative duties to assist the Lead Teacher.
- Utilized books, tools, and instructional materials for the Early Childhood program.
- Consistently received positive evaluations from the Lead Teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2011
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Awarded Spirit Award for positive attitude and consistently cheering on teachers and students
- Relationship building
- Over 10 years of experience working with children and families
- Developed and implemented a recruitment process to actively inform all families with Head Start eligible children within the recruitment area of the availability of services and encouraging them to apply for admission
- Over 5 years of experience supervising and mentoring early childhood educators and staff in social services
- Team management
- Organizational development
- Non-profit management
- Team collaboration
- Staff training/development
- Promoted to Communications Team Leader at Embrace Florida Kids and Suzuki School for demonstrating strong communications and collaboration skills
Timeline
Board of Director
Santa Rosa Kids House
03.2025 - Current
Family Intervention Specialist
EMBRACE FLORIDA KIDS
05.2023 - Current
Program Specialist
KINDERCARE EDUCATION
03.2018 - 10.2018
Parent Educator and Supervisor
NCO HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
09.2017 - 03.2018
Analyst
MENDOCINO COAST MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
03.2017 - 09.2017
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
LEE STREET ELEMENTARY
08.2016 - 02.2017
Lead Teacher
LA PETITE ACADEMY
08.2015 - 06.2016
Pre-Primary Montessori Teacher
THE SUZUKI SCHOOL
08.2012 - 01.2015
Preschool Teacher
FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE
08.2011 - 06.2012
Student Teacher
THE RISE SCHOOL
08.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
The University of Alabama
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