Traci Harris
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Energetic leader, educator and case manager who promotes 20 plus years of various community service accompanied by a high level of achievement and collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
The ELM Foundaton
08.2021 - Current
- Interview prospective participants to determine their long term employment goals, assess current situation, including barriers and limitations.
- Create Development Plans tailored to each participant emphasizing progress and accountability.
- Mentor 32 active participants through intense case management which includes communication, encouragement, and problem solving.
- Financial training including creating and following budget, paying off debt, saving, etc. is integrated.
- Collaborate with existing community resources to help find solutions when challenges arise.
- Plan, execute, and facilitate monthly Community Connections Meetings.
- Help to distribute communication from The ELM Foundation through email, social media, and website.
- Support fundraising efforts.
- Collaborate with and support other nonprofits, agencies, churches, businesses, etc. in our community for the greater good.
Office Manager
Huntsville Gymnastics Center
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of 32 personnel.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules for 3 local gyms.
- Utilized client and staff feedback to maintain customer partnerships and increase revenue.
Program Director
Latham Child Development Center
06.2010 - 02.2021
- Improved success of the school by making proactive adjustments to the program and provided ongoing direction and leadership.
- Interviewed and hired talented early childhood teachers with to increase strengths within already gifted department.
- Scheduled and supervised staff training and meetings to ensure consistency, discuss new ideas, and guidelines.
- Supervised a staff of 21 including classroom educators, enrichment, and kitchen staff. Classroom observations and reviews were administered.
- Interacted with parents, caretakers, and families to enhance the child's care and educational experience.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns while working closely with a Board and church partnership.
- Developed a consistent age appropriate curriculum from the ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
- Set and oversaw a yearly operations budget including tuition, payroll, food, consumables, etc.
- Began the process to become DHR licensed by making necessary building enhancements, improve the quality and training of staff, classroom equipment, communication with parents, etc.
3 Year Old Classroom Teacher
Latham Child Development Center
08.2001 - 05.2010
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Instructed groups of up to 12 and provided individual support.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.1991
Skills
- Individualized Development Plans
- Goal Planning
- Skills Development
- Empathetic Approach
- Motivation and Encouragement
- Resource Identification
- Community Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Program Planning / Event Execution
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Media Communications
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Case Manager
The ELM Foundaton
08.2021 - Current
Office Manager
Huntsville Gymnastics Center
02.2021 - 07.2021
Program Director
Latham Child Development Center
06.2010 - 02.2021
3 Year Old Classroom Teacher
Latham Child Development Center
08.2001 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
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