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Stefanie Howard

Stefanie Howard

Coral Springs

Summary

Dedicated Child Life practitioner specializing in sleep training, pediatric cardiac care, behavioral assistance and therapeutic interventions for families. Proven ability to create supportive environments that encourage emotional exploration and healing. Leverages creative arts to facilitate mental wellness and resilience. Effective communicator with a strong emphasis on empathy and collaboration in care delivery.

Detail-oriented infant care specialist with 25 years of experience in newborn and infant care.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
25
25

Certificates

Work history

Lead Childcare Professional at Pier 66

Itavi
Fort Lauderdale , Broward
2025.01 - Current
  • Ensured pristine environment by implementing regular tidying practices.
  • Enabled learning experiences aimed at improving cognitive development.
  • Secured child safety by complying with stringent health and safety regulations.
  • Coordinated play activities promoting social interaction between children.
  • Supervised children during outings to guarantee safety and oversight.

Childcare Professional for Private Services

Itavi
Tri county, Miami to Palm Bch
2021.01 - Current
  • Fostered creativity through art and craft sessions, promoting self-expression.
  • Sustained clean environment through consistent tidying activities.
  • Designed age-appropriate educational games, coordinated engaging events to enhance learning through play.
  • Delivered childcare services in hospitality settings across multiple prestigious venues. Facilitated engaging sessions for children aged three to twelve, focusing on art and STEM activities. Collaborated with teams at 'The Boca Raton', '1Hotel South Beach', and 'Aqualina'. Provided support at 'EAU Palm Beach', 'Fountainbleu', and 'JW Turnberry' resorts. Implemented educational programmes at 'Ritz-Carlton', 'Four Seasons', and 'The Breakers'. Organised creative workshops at 'The W Hotel South Beach', 'The Cadillac', and 'Faena'.
  • Constructed and guided Boca Raton Banyan Bunch to successful completion
  • Provided assistance at 1Hotel Seedlings, contributing to guest satisfaction and service efficiency. Supported operations at Aqualina Aquamarine, enhancing overall team performance.
  • Facilitated implementation of programming and childcare for Miami Dolphins Player/Coach Home Games 2022-2024.

Newborn & Infant Care Specialist

Self
Tri County, Tri County
2010.01 - Current
  • Organized daily activities for promoting socialization among babies.
  • Assisted in mobility tasks, improving overall physical health and digestion for babies.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support for applicable ages.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritizing risk-reduction, health and hygiene..
  • Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to babies.
  • Both ran and assisted in sleep training as well as potty training
  • Updated families regularly on babies progress and changes.
  • Taught within toddlers developmental appropriate practice
  • Handled babies laundry

Childcare and Behavioral Professional

Self
Tri county , Miami- Palm Bch
2004.06 - Current
  • Designed and delivered behavioral support strategies, enhancing client success rates. Evaluated individual needs to create tailored intervention plans. Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective support implementation. Regularly reviewed client progress and made adjustments to optimise effectiveness.
  • Mathematics & Reading Instructor, Scholastic Power LLC 08/2023-08/2024
  • Directed lighting for 'Pride and Prejudice', 'Yerma', 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle', and 'Sweat'. Organised lighting seminars to enhance junior and senior project development. Led high school stagecraft and technical lab classes, fostering student creativity.
  • Conducted ballet, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics, acting, and musical theatre lessons for ages two to 12. Crafted dynamic curricula addressing individual learning styles and needs. Cultivated an inclusive environment nurturing young talents. Utilised interactive methods to sustain student interest and progression.
  • Tetralogy of Fallot Foundation Inc. - Patient and Parent Education and Awareness 4/2016-04/2020
  • Marjory Stoneman Douglas - Adolescent Trauma Specialist – {Ages 14-18} 02/2014- 06/2018
  • Children's Creative Learning Centre at FIU - 08/2011 - 04/2012
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Support Service – {Ages 8 days to 14 years} 05/2002 - 08/2011

Pre School Teacher & Hebrew School Teacher

Temple Beth Orr
Coral Springs, Broward
2024.07 - 2024.12
  • Coordinated parent-teacher conferences, fostering open channels of communication.
  • Supported diverse learning abilities while ensuring inclusivity for all participants.
  • Equipped students for standardised tests by strengthening core concepts and skills.
  • Facilitated classroom behaviour management to ensure a conducive learning atmosphere.
  • Stimulated active participation through collaborative group work and engaging class discussions.
  • Formulated lesson plans to enhance comprehensive student understanding.
  • Instructed 2nd grade students in Hebrew language fundamentals

Vice President and Director of Operations

Tetralogy Of Fallot Foundation, Inc
Coral Springs, Broward
2016.01 - 2021.12

FOUNDATION WORK - 'TETRALOGY OF FALLOT FOUNDATION INC.'

  • Vice President and Director of Operations
  • Visiting and Assisting in lives of congenital heart patients for surgery for repair and after
  • Collect sponsorships, bring toys and service animals for ‘Laugh to Health’ program at local hospitals
  • Liased with parents and patients of TOF and CHD patients, in numerous languages including but not limited to; Filipino, Spanish, and Pidgin Nigerian to assist them through questions, stresses and concerns with surgery as well as with societal issues.

Head Researcher for Medical Publication – 'Long Term Effects and the Congenital Gap' co- author of full paper (not abstract)

  • Helped Speak at medically accredited cardiology conferences on 'Clinical & Experimental Cardiology” (Orlando, FL / Las Vegas, NV / Rome, Italy)

Education

Associate of Arts - Theatre

Broward College
Davie, Florida

Bachelor of Fine Art - Theatrical Design, Operations, and Management

Florida International University
Miami, Florida
12.2012

Skills

  • Emotional regulation techniques Language development Empathy cultivation Independence fostering Critical thinking skills
  • Musical theatre and drama Artistic expression Music therapy Expressive arts therapies
  • Leadership capability
  • Lesson planning
  • Academic evaluations
  • Event coordination
  • Sleep routine optimization
  • Child nutrition expertise
  • Autism spectrum knowledge
  • Behavioral coaching
  • Expert in sensory play
  • Fostering independent skills
  • Artistic coordination
  • Literacy strategies
  • Special needs expertise
  • Mathematics advanced studies
  • Cleaning proficiency
  • Academic support
  • Allergen identification
  • Food prep
  • Composure
  • Basic life support
  • Youth yoga
  • Trauma-focused therapy
  • Child emotional assistance
  • Toilet training
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Experiential education

Certification

DCF AND DOE CHILD CARE CERTIFICATIONS

  • Teacher Certification: Ages 3 through Grade 3
  • Teacher Certification: Drama Grade 6-12

Behavior Technician - Autism Partnership Foundation (Registration in progress)

For DCF Childcare Hours

Preschool Appropriate Practices

Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices

School Aged Appropriate Practices

Special Needs Appropriate Practices

State and Local Rules and Regulations

Health, Safety and Nutrition

Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

Behavioral Observation and Screening

Basic Guidance and Discipline

Trauma Informed Care for Early Childhood

Early Literacy and Language

Early Literacy of Children of Age (Birth to 3yrs old)

Early Childhood Computer Learning

Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors

Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 years old to Kindergarten

Mathematical Thinking For Early Learners

Phonological Awareness: Development for Preschoolers

Language & Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom

Hand Washing, Diaper Changing and the Prevention of Communicable Diseases

Fire Safety and Preparedness Credential

OSHA Childcare and First Aid

BLS CPR/AED for Healthcare and Public Safety

Bloodborne Pathogens

Timeline

Lead Childcare Professional at Pier 66

Itavi
2025.01 - Current

Pre School Teacher & Hebrew School Teacher

Temple Beth Orr
2024.07 - 2024.12

Childcare Professional for Private Services

Itavi
2021.01 - Current

Vice President and Director of Operations

Tetralogy Of Fallot Foundation, Inc
2016.01 - 2021.12

Newborn & Infant Care Specialist

Self
2010.01 - Current

Childcare and Behavioral Professional

Self
2004.06 - Current

Associate of Arts - Theatre

Broward College

Bachelor of Fine Art - Theatrical Design, Operations, and Management

Florida International University

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Italian
Elementary
A2
Portuguese
Beginner
A1
Hebrew
Intermediate
B1
French
Beginner
A1
German
Beginner
A1
Greek
Beginner
A1
Swedish
Beginner
A1
Japanese
Beginner
A1

Honors

Broadway World – Winner – Best Lighting Design, 2014 for Thrill Me! Won with over 46,000 national votes

Carbonell Award– Nominated – Best Lighting Design, 2014 for Thrill Me!

“Best Solo Show” - The Iliad – 2012-2013 (Broward/Palm Beach 'New Times' Magazine)

Named: “Top 10 most memorable 2013 South Florida Theater Productions”

Silver Palm Award - “Best New Theater Company” – for 'Outre Theater Co.' - Resident LD

THEATER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

2005-2006 HS Theater Scholarship Award

2006 Thespian Honor Bar Award

2011 Theater Scholarship

Silver Cord Award

  • Volunteered with Tetralogy of Fallot Foundation, Boca Raton Helping Hands, Barack Obama Campaign, Habitat for Humanity, Kids in Distress, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Medical Publications

Jay Risk, Stefanie Risk. Clinical and Experimental Cardiology. ‘The Long Term Effects and The Congenital Gap’, 12.11.17, 12.28.24

Stefanie Howard