Shonda Robinson
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Strong and data driven leader dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact program outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood Education
Broward College
01.2022 - Current
- Conduct in-person classes at Broward College's Central Campus in Davie
- Maintain regular office hours
- Uses assessment strategies (traditional and alternate) to assist the continuous development of the learner
- Uses effective communication techniques with students and all other stakeholders
- Engages in continuous professional quality improvement for self and school
- Uses appropriate techniques and strategies, which promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students
- Uses teaching and learning strategies that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background
- Adheres to Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida
- Uses an understanding of learning and human development to provide a positive learning environment, which supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students
- Demonstrates knowledge and understandings of the subject matter
- Creates and maintains positive learning environments in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning and self-motivation
- Plans, implements, and evaluates instruction in a variety of learning environments
- Works with various educational professionals and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of the educational experiences of students
- Uses appropriate technology in the teaching and learning process.
Senior Director, Early Head Start Child Care Partnership
United Way Miami
09.2022 - 04.2024
- In collaboration with the CFE VP, participates in the development and execution of long and short-range goals for UW Early Head Start Child Care Partnership- specifically, Program Design and Management
- Provides guidance and leadership to staff to emphasize the importance of the program achieving high standards of quality, internally and through public and private sector partnerships
- Reviews and analyzes monthly financial and statistical reports to assess the budget status and to initiate preventative measures if any problems appear to be predicated
- In collaboration with GVP monitors agreements for the purchasing of goods and services assures that bids are solicited in accordance with state and federal regulations
- Assures that the program serves the number of eligible children for which it is funded
- In conjunction with Component Service Workers and Education Coordinators, reviews and analyzes monthly Attendance Reports to assess chronic absenteeism and use individual child attendance data to identify children with patterns of absence that put them at risk of missing ten percent of program days per year and develop appropriate strategies to improve individual attendance
- Works with other organizations in the community to foster collaboration as defined by federal Head Start
- In conjunction with CFE GVP, the Board of Directors, staff and Policy Committee lead planning meetings in which long and short-term goals for improvement are established
- Ensures that UW EHS CCP program completes a Community Assessment every five years and an update during the intervening years
- Ensures the implementation of the program self-assessment as mandated by the Office of Head Start
- Ensures data submitted in the Program Information Report (PIR) is accurate before reporting to the Office of Head Start
- With input from program participants and the staff, develops a funding application every year
- Facilitates the continuing professional development of all staff as part of the commitment to excellence
- Keep abreast of all regulations, Program Information and Information Memoranda pertaining to the Early Head Start program
- Assist partners in developing procedures based on this guidance provided by the Office of Head Start
- Maintains effective, appropriate communication with the CFE Committee including: Attending all regular and special meetings, and committee meetings
- Providing a written report to the board of programmatic status of the program and of the administrative activities since the last meeting monitoring results, and strategies to resolve problems
- Communication of relevant information from the funding sources to all stakeholders
- Monitors the implementation of the responsibilities of employees through observation, monthly supervisory meetings, team meetings, and review of files and documentation
- Assumes an active role in the annual program self-assessment
- Assures remediation of any non-compliances found in partner programs or grantee assessment and incorporates recommendations into planning for the improvement of the program
- Maintains a close working relationship with the Fiscal Coordinator which provides the Director with information for budget writing and the status of the budget to facilitate effective oversight of expenditures
- Hears and resolves community complaints about the program, seeking input from staff, parents, or the Board, as needed
- Completes and submits regular reports to the funding sources, the CFE Committee, Board of Directors, and the Policy Committee
- In consultation with the Associate Director, assures that classrooms and playgrounds are well-equipped.
Child Care Services Grant Director
Broward College-North Campus
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Provide fiscal and administrative management of the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program at Broward College
- Assists in and oversee determination of CCAMPIS program funds eligibility, track performance and reporting requirements, monitor monthly budget reports to ensure appropriate expenditures, encumbrances and avoidance of financial overruns and monitor and prepare all performance status reports to meet grant contract deliverables
- Develops and implements project work plans to ensure successful completion of grant contract deliverables and generates program reports, training, placements and participants to monitor student success and data management
- Leads analysis and strategic planning efforts, and recommends and initiates changes to the program to provide better service
- Contracts through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process with qualified child care providers within Broward County, maintains relationships with those centers, monitors the quality of the providers, and coordinates internal and external evaluation and surveys to collect data
- Provides guidance to student parents to find and enroll in licensed child care programs and maintaining contact with child care providers in the County to track enrollment openings and waiting lists
- Arranges meetings of CCAMPIS Advisory Team
- Trains staff on established procedures and communicates with staff to ensure implementation of initiatives
- Serves as a liaison between Broward College and contracted child care providers by coordinating child development activities for student parents
- Facilitates a positive impact on retention and completion for student parents
- Analyzes and submits quarterly budget and programmatic reports
- Markets child care opportunities related to the grant to Broward College students and identify student eligibility in collaboration with Financial Aid and other departments
- Manages and maintain systems for collection and dissemination of information about grant-related information and conducts formative and summative evaluations to track progress toward educational goal attainment of student parents via objective performance measures and indicators
- Utilizes data to make recommendations to the Dean, Education Pathway
- Conducts periodic site visits to monitor contracted providers for compliance with student parent activities.
Education Manager
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc (Head Start and Early Head Start)
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Oversees and supervises the activities of employees that are responsible for the development, implementation and operation of education and disability services across multiple sites within Head Start/Early Head Start in Volusia County
- Overall responsibility for developing, implementing and monitoring program plans and policies and procedures for education and disabilities services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, including the Head Start Performance Standards, applicable transmittal notices and other administrative orders/directions
- Approves hiring of staff for education service area, coordinating with Human Resources and Administrative Assistant II to assure all new employee documentation is accurate and complete
- Assures education services new employee orientation is conducted for all new employees in a timely manner
- Develops, implements and monitors adherence of measurable School Readiness goals and objectives to support and assure program success; utilizes Teaching Strategies online assessment to assure individualized instruction and improve classroom practice
- Aggregates and analyzes assessment data to present student outcomes to stakeholders and propose strategies for program improvement
- Approves purchases of materials, supplies and equipment
- Provides training, assistance and communication to staff on a regular, on-going basis on policy, procedures, performance standards/best practices, operational guidance and work performance
- Researches, recommends to policy groups and assures implementation of researched based, developmentally appropriate curricula to meet needs of children and families
- Assures curricula comply with local, state and federal standards
- Assures parent input is incorporated in the development of curricula and education plans
- Oversees and supervises the coordination of children's developmental screenings and evaluation services in coordination with community partners and outside professionals
- Oversees and supervises work of Disability Services Coordinator to develop and implement appropriate strategies to meet each child's individualized needs; assuring that the education staff is provided with activities and classroom strategies to meet each child's individualized needs; and assuring that documentation of the child's progress/services is consistent with services provided and kept in the child's individual file and ChildPlus.net
- Communicates and collaborates with local education agencies (LEA) and outside providers to assure appropriate policies are developed and implemented to ensure service delivery for children with disabilities
- Provides reports on activities, expenditures, and outcomes within the education and disability service areas for management analysis and needed action
- Prepares, conducts and assists with training for parents
- Participates in community committee work as needed to enhance Head Start program operations
- Oversees safety compliance and assures licensing standards of Head Start facilities are met in coordination with Maintenance Supervisors and Child Development Specialists
- Develops, implements, and monitors service agreements/contracts to assure delivery of education and disability services to children
- Reviews invoices for accuracy and forwards to Director of Early Learning Programs for payment approval
- Works with education and disability services team members to assure integration with other service area teams
- Assures accuracy and approves subordinates' timecards and submits documentation to human resources and finance departments
- Disseminates local, state, federal, and agency information to subordinates as needed
- Actively participates in center/classroom activities, parent meetings and annual parent activities as requested
- Acts as an advocate and role model for Head Start/Early Head Start families
- Recruits children for the program
- Assists in the development and implementation of the annual training plan, including pre-service, in-service, T/TA, and ongoing training requirements
- Attends and actively participates in training programs, staff meetings, and other meeting/trainings
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information
- Maintains effective working interaction with coworkers and outside contacts that will enhance the operation of the Head Start/Early Head Start program
- Organizes and prioritizes all assignments as directed
- Participates in community activities that enhance Head Start/Early Head Start programs as directed
- Participates in ongoing monitoring, Community Assessment and Self-Assessment and Strategic Planning
- Participates in regular safety, storm and fire drills
- Submits reports, documents, and files as directed
- Uses and follows the policies/procedures of Head Start, federal, state and local regulations/laws, and federal regulations/laws including the Head Start Performance Standards, applicable transmittal notices, and other administrative orders/directions
- Uses and follows the policies/procedures of Mid Florida Community Services, Inc., including but not limited to Personnel Policies, Occupational Health and Safety policies, payroll policies/practices, etc.
Mental Health Technician
La Amistad Behavioral Health Services
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Assists and monitors residents with daily living activities
- Consistently demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude with residents, families, employees, and management
- Interacts therapeutically with residents in one-to-one situations, community and group meetings
- Acts as residents advocate ensuring that the resident rights, as well as confidentiality, are maintained
- Has a basic understanding of Common Psychiatric Diagnoses
- Can recognize behaviors associated with and uses proper intervention techniques for Common Psychiatric Diagnoses
- Evaluates and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of age-specific behaviors, motor skills and psychological norms.
Child Development Specialist
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc.
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Conducted educational, behavioral and well-being assessments.
- Conducted ongoing observations and assessments of children''s progress, utilizing the information gathered to inform instructional planning and intervention strategies effectively over time periods set forth by administrators initially during program implementation
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies to proactively address challenging behaviors, promoting a respectful and supportive classroom environment.
Administrator
Advent Health
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Partnered with community organizations such as LIFT Orlando, Primrose Schools and Bainum Family Foundation in developing early learning center
- Responsible for operational planning of new school in the area of education
- Responsible for oversight of curriculum implementation and teacher training
- Responsible for the ongoing monitoring of classrooms to meet ITERS, ECERS and CLASS standards
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as DCF, School Readiness, VPK and Child Care Food Program
- Monitors student outcomes for school readiness.
Education Director
Frontline Outreach Child Development Center
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Responsible for providing Early Head Start programming as a Child Care Partnership provider for grantee
- Ensured Head Start Performance Standards are implemented and maintained at all assigned sites
- This is conducted through observation, monitoring, and implementation of corrective actions
- Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations as well as Agency requirements
- Annually, arranges for health, fire, and Department of Children and Families (DCF) inspections and submits application for facility licensing renewal
- Prioritized expenses and goals within budget guidelines
- Provided supervision to all site staff and volunteers including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, termination and complaint resolution
- Created work schedules and arranges for substitutes when needed
- Develops assigned staff through mentoring, coaching, implementing and maintaining Individual Professional Development Plan
- Ensured timely and accurate execution of screenings, evaluations, assessments, as well as the recording of assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold
- Complied with licensing requirements including postings, submitting required documents, fire inspections and drills
- Provided oversight health and safety of staff and children
- Ensured meal counts are recorded accurately, matches attendance, and submitted timely for Child Care Food Program
- Maintained compliance with state standards as a School Readiness provider
- Monitored classrooms' progress toward school readiness through monthly review of data reports created with Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Substituted in classrooms when needed.
Early Childhood Development Coordinator
Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C)
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Ensured education services were delivered to children birth to 5 yrs and families for Head Start, Early Head Start and Child Care Partnership providers in accordance to Head Start Performance Standards in tri-county area at multiple sites
- Services included but not limited to curriculum development, staff training, maintaining staff development plans, and staff technical assistance
- Communicated and coordinated weekly with the Director and other key management personnel to ensure that program goals and objectives are met as outlined in Strategic Plan
- Provided CLASS data reports to the Director and applicable Program Manager
- Developed, revised, and implemented school readiness plan/goals based on aggregated data
- Monitored program outcomes for curriculum development and program improvement
- Participated in multi-disciplinary meetings for children ages birth to 5 yrs with both physical and behavioral challenges to develop Individualized Family Service Plans and Individual Education Plans to meet their needs
- Served as teacher during staff shortages to ensure continued delivery of services
- Facilitated the purchase and distribution of classroom equipment, materials and supplies to meet quality standards and developmental needs of the children within budget
- Conducted regular CLASS observations and used data to train and develop stronger teaching teams with improved results
- Measured the quality of learning environments using Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale
- Coordinated for Pre-Service and In-Service training based on the training needs of staff and assisted with procuring training vendors
- Ensured contracted and MOU deliverables were provided upon completion of projects with local early learning coalitions and community partners
- Conducted training needs assessments, served as coach to the teaching staff for career development, and enrolled staff in designated training when needed
- Provided multi-site supervision of Education Specialists and Site Supervisors
- Developed assessment tool as part of screening process of teacher applicants.
Education Specialist
Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C)
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Coached teaching teams on best practices and strategies for implementation of activities for all children including those with disabilities ranging from mild to severe from birth- 5 yrs
- Participated in multi-disciplinary meetings for children ages birth to 5 yrs with both physical and behavioral challenges to develop Individualized Family Service Plans and Individual Education Plans to meet their needs
- Facilitated the purchase of classroom equipment and materials
- Coordinated and conducted onsite training for teaching teams as needed
- Ensured teaching staff planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities in alignment to best practices for inclusive classrooms
- Assisted teaching teams with classroom strategies
- Administered assessment tools such as LAP-D, Teaching Strategies and ASQ
- Monitored maintenance of children's education portfolios according to program standards
- Formed partnerships with community organizations and education professionals for ongoing program support
- Mentored volunteers and parents during classroom observations and visits.
Teacher III
Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C)
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Accountable for health and safety of children ages birth-5yrs
- Responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities
- Implemented classroom and behavior management strategies
- Implemented strategies and techniques outlined in Individual Family Service Plans and Individual Education Plans and documented progress toward goals
- Administered assessment tools such as LAP-D, Teaching Strategies GOLD and ASQ
- Maintained children's education portfolios according to program standards
- Forms partnerships with families for curriculum development
- Mentored volunteers and parents during classroom observations and visits.
Instructional Specialist
University of Central Florida
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Accountable for supervision, training and evaluation of assistant and work study students
- Accountable for supervision of children age two to five
- Responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities
- Developed activities based on Creative Curriculum for Preschool and Project Approach
- Responsible for administering assessment tools such as Work Sampling and Ages and Stages Questionnaire
- Prepared classroom portfolios for toddler and preschool for the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation visit
- Responsible for maintaining children's and classroom portfolios according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children standards
- Formed partnerships with families and community to support curriculum.
Teacher
Hinds County Human Resource Agency
12.2002 - 11.2009
- Accountable for supervision and training of assistant
- Accountable for supervision of children age three to five
- Responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities
- Responsible for administering assessment tools such as Galileo V2 and Battelle Developmental Inventory
- Responsible for home visits and parent conferences to build relationships with families and allow input for curriculum development and assessments.
Education
M.S. in Early Childhood Education -
Jackson State University
01.2007
B.S. in Child Care and Family Education -
Jackson State University
01.2000
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Training & development
- Program development
- Leadership
- Nonprofit management
- Data analysis skills
- Contract management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Program management
- Fiscal Management
- Curriculum Development
- Strategic Planning
- Analysis skills
- Student Mentoring
- Online Teaching
Certification
- Advanced Director Credential
- Pre-k CLASS Observer
- Toddler CLASS observer
- Infant CLASS observer
Timeline
Senior Director, Early Head Start Child Care Partnership
United Way Miami
09.2022 - 04.2024
Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood Education
Broward College
01.2022 - Current
Child Care Services Grant Director
Broward College-North Campus
05.2021 - 09.2022
Child Development Specialist
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc.
11.2019 - 05.2020
Education Manager
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc (Head Start and Early Head Start)
11.2019 - 04.2021
Mental Health Technician
La Amistad Behavioral Health Services
10.2019 - 04.2021
Administrator
Advent Health
04.2019 - 07.2019
Education Director
Frontline Outreach Child Development Center
08.2017 - 04.2019
Early Childhood Development Coordinator
Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C)
09.2014 - 08.2017
Education Specialist
Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C)
05.2013 - 09.2014
Teacher III
Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C)
09.2012 - 05.2013
Instructional Specialist
University of Central Florida
11.2009 - 08.2012
Teacher
Hinds County Human Resource Agency
12.2002 - 11.2009
M.S. in Early Childhood Education -
Jackson State University
B.S. in Child Care and Family Education -
Jackson State University
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