Sheila Killebrew
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Caring Youth Development Specialist dedicated to aiding youth community members. 18 years of assisting career, educational and social development of young people. Works with students of diverse backgrounds and histories. Encourages achievement among future community leaders. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Open Sky Education
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Program Manager Youth Crisis Stabilization
HDC Youth Development Program
05.2020 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Monitored patient vital signs regularly as part of overall assessment efforts aimed at ensuring the highest level of care and attention to personal wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Promoted self-care activities among patients by leading recreational therapy sessions designed to foster relaxation and stress reduction techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other professionals involved in patient care transitions.
Family Support Specialist
Children's Hos[ital of Wisconsin
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Strengthened families'' social networks through referrals to community programs that encourage peer support or mentorship.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in family support services.
- Developed personalized service plans for each family to address their specific needs and goals.
Home Base Educator
La Casa De Esperanza
11.2011 - 07.2016
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing Early Head Start programs during all aspects of service delivery.
- Enhanced family engagement by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support for child development.
- Partnered closely with parents to develop individualized Family Partnership Agreements outlining goals related to child development, parental growth and selfsufficiency.
- Promoted healthy prenatal outcomes by providing expectant mothers with education on prenatal care, nutrition, and infant development.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and family support services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure well-rounded support for each family''s unique needs.
- Improved parent-child relationships through modeling positive interactions and promoting attachment.
- Increased early literacy skills among children through consistent delivery of developmentally appropriate activities.
- Facilitated connections among families in the program by organizing group socializations, fostering a sense of community and shared support.
- Supported families in achieving self-sufficiency by connecting them with community resources and services.
- Advocated for families within the broader community to raise awareness about available resources and supports for low-income households with young children.
- Managed caseload effectively to ensure timely completion of required tasks while maintaining high-quality service provision for each family served.
- Encouraged parental involvement in program planning and decision-making processes, fostering a sense of ownership within the Early Head Start community.
- Strengthened children''s social-emotional development with intentional teaching strategies and age-appropriate activities.
- Collaborated with other early childhood professionals to ensure seamless transitions for children moving from Early Head Start into preschool programs.
- Provided families with information on appropriate nutrition, health and safety practices to enhance overall well-being and prevent potential health issues.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all home visits, assessments, referrals, and follow-up actions in accordance with program guidelines.
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
Teacher
Urban Day School
08.2001 - 12.2011
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
CardinalStritch University
Milwaukee, WI08.2011
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Language Arts Instruction
- Lesson Plan Development
- Student Development
Certification
- Early Childhood Education I Certification - 1996
- Early Childhood Education II Certification - 1997
- School Age Certification - 1997
- Infant and Toddler Certification - 2002
- Medication Administration Certification - 2019
- CPR and First Aid Certification - 2023
Timeline
Teacher
Open Sky Education
01.2022 - Current
Program Manager Youth Crisis Stabilization
HDC Youth Development Program
05.2020 - Current
Family Support Specialist
Children's Hos[ital of Wisconsin
08.2016 - 07.2019
Home Base Educator
La Casa De Esperanza
11.2011 - 07.2016
Teacher
Urban Day School
08.2001 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
CardinalStritch University
- Early Childhood Education I Certification - 1996
- Early Childhood Education II Certification - 1997
- School Age Certification - 1997
- Infant and Toddler Certification - 2002
- Medication Administration Certification - 2019
- CPR and First Aid Certification - 2023
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