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Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Specialist
Lackland Child Development Center
Kenly, Lackland AFB, United States
06.2020 - Current
Locations:
United States - TX – Lackland AFB, Hours per week: 40
Series: 1701 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 09
Training &, (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Training and Curriculum Specialist for a small Air Force Child Development Center
Applied knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development encompassing infant through school-age youth and child development theory, methodology, and practices
Manage the development of appropriate curricula for child development centers, for infant-preschool programs
Skilled in developing, adapting, training, mentoring and coaching staff members, family childcare providers, and parents as well as food service and custodial staff
Sensitive to and aware of the needs of military families
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, collateral agencies, and higher command
Observe more than 30 direct care staff to assess competency and determine individual and program training needs
Responsible managing every aspect of the Developmental Program
Skilled in administration and interpretation of the environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments
Assess weekly planning forms for adherence to curriculum requirements
Role model appropriate interactions with children
Successfully facilitated the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation process
Expert knowledge of Early Learning Matters (ELM) Curriculum and skilled in creating environments and experiences supportive of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
Skilled in identifying the need for comprehensive developmental assessments
Identify and provide information to families regarding service options, to include Primary care provider, as well as off-base service agencies skilled in assessment and provision of ongoing support for families and children with identified special needs
Responsible for distribution and management of Ages & Stages as an assessment tool for collaborative use by families and program professionals
Responsible for ensuring that special needs of children are met with fidelity
Routinely facilitate family conferences to review individual children's development and, when applicable, provide referral information for developmental assessments from primary care physicians or service agencies
Knowledge of childcare regulation requirements and policies (NAEYC criteria, AF instructional guides, AF Inspection Criteria and Air Force Instruction (AFI 34-144)
Develop and facilitate plans to improve overall operations, correct identified deficiencies, and enhance developmental programs and services
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with both program and agency leadership, as well as on-and off base service agencies
Participate in activities outside of regular work hours to facilitate training, participate in grounds beautification, and off-site community events such as attending an Early Childhood Conference in October
Participate in Inclusion Assessment Team meetings to determine best placement of children
Adept in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Microsoft Office, and Teams
Certified American Red Cross CPR/First Aid instructor
Transferred to Lackland Child Development Center June 2020.
Curriculum Specialist
Lackland AFB, United States
03.2019 - 06.2020
Hours per week: 40
Series: 1701 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 09
Training &, (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Training and Curriculum Specialist for a large Air Force Child Development Center
Applied knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development encompassing infant through school-age youth and child development theory, methodology, and practices
Managed the development of appropriate curricula for child development centers, for infant-preschool programs
Initiated, designed, facilitated training
Skilled in developing, adapting, training, mentoring and coaching staff members, family childcare providers, and parents as well as food service and custodial staff
Sensitive to and aware of the needs of military families
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, collateral agencies, and higher command
Observed more than 40 direct care staff monthly to assess competency and determine individual and program training needs
Responsible for managing the Developmental Program
Skilled in administration and interpretation of the environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments
Assess weekly curriculum planning forms for adherence to requirements
Role model appropriate interactions with children
Expert knowledge of early childhood curriculum, skilled in creating environments and experiences supportive of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
Skilled in identifying the need for comprehensive developmental assessments
Acquired and provided information to families regarding service options, to include Primary care provider, on and off-base service agencies skilled in assessment and provision of ongoing therapeutic support for families and children with identified special needs
Responsible for distribution and management of Ages & Stages as an assessment tool for collaborative use by families and program professionals
Responsible for ensuring that special needs of children are met with fidelity
Routinely facilitate family conferences to review individual children's development and, when applicable, provide referral information for developmental assessments from primary care physicians or service agencies
Knowledge of childcare regulation requirements and policies (NAEYC criteria, AF instructional guides, AF Inspection Criteria and Air Force Instruction (AFI 34-144)
Develop and facilitate plans to improve overall operations, correct identified deficiencies, and enhance developmental programs and services
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Submit training reports to Center Director and Lead Trainer
Work closely with the Center Director/Assistant Director
Participate in activities outside of regular work hours to facilitate training, participate in grounds beautification, and off-site community events such as attending an Early Childhood Conference in October
Participate in Inclusion Assessment Team meetings to determine best placement of children
Adept in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Microsoft Office, and Teams
Certified American Red Cross CPR/First Aid instructor
Transferred to Lackland Child Development Center June 2020.
Supervisor
Lackland AFB, United States
08.2015 - 03.2019
Shaqulia Duckworth (210) 382-9631
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Gateway Child Development Center, Michelle Evans (210) 382-9631
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Gateway Child Development Center, Hours per week: 40
Series: 1701 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 09
Supervisor
Fort Sam Houston Child Development Center
Fort Sam Houston, United States
05.2009 - 08.2015
Sherrie Walker (210-671-1040)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yesd ABW FSS, Salary: 61,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series: 1701 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 09
Training and Curriculum Specialist (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Training and Curriculum Specialist for a large Child Development Center
Applied knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development encompassing infant through school-age youth and child development theory, methodology, and practices
Oversaw development of appropriate curricula for child development centers, for infant-preschool programs
Initiated, designed, developed, arranged for, conducted, and oversaw training
Skilled in developing, adapting, and providing training to staff members, family child care providers, and parents as well as food service and custodial staff
Sensitive to and aware of the needs of military families
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, collateral agencies and higher command
Observe 40+ direct care staff to assess competency and determine individual and program training needs
Responsible for oversight for every aspect of the Developmental Program
Skill in administration and interpretation of the environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments
Assess weekly planning forms for developmental appropriateness, providing input to staff to ensure curriculum standards are met
Role model appropriate interactions with children
Successfully facilitated the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation process
Skilled in developing curricula supportive of physical, emotional, social, cognitive development, and identifying children with special needs
Ensured that the special needs of children were met
Routinely met with families to review individual children's development and, when applicable, offered referral information for developmental assessments from primary care physicians or service agencies
Knowledge of child care regulation requirements and policies (NAEYC criteria, AFI)
Developed plans to improve overall operations, corrected identified deficiencies, and enhanced developmental programs and services
Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing
Submitted training reports to Center Director and Lead Trainer
Worked closely with the Center Director/Assistant Directors
Participated in extracurricular activities at Fort Sam Houston to market CDP’s to the Fort Sam Community (e.g
October Fest, Month of the Military Child, and Fiesta Fireworks)
Participated in Special Needs Accommodation Process meetings to determine appropriate placement of children
Knowledge of CYMS, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Microsoft Office
Certified American Red Cross CPR/First Aid instructor
Transitioned from Army to Air Force (AF) (Joint Base San Antonio October 2010.
Supervisor
Tank Destroyer Ave, DOD Child and Youth Services
Fort Hood, United States
04.1998 - 05.2009
Karen Rudolph ((210) 652-5973)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
DoD, Child and Youth Services
Comanche Child Development Center, Hours per week: 40
Series: 1701 Pay Plan: YA Grade: 2
Training and Curriculum Specialist (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Served as an early childhood education specialist for a 256 capacity Child Development Center
Duties were identical to those described for my current position
Participated in successful completion of the required National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation process
Assisted 3 other Child Development Centers at Fort Hood, Texas to complete the latest Accreditation process
Conducted training for Family Child Care, School-Age Services, and Youth Services
Member of Installation Child and Youth Evaluation Team
Provided developmental training to community organizations (e.g
Child Care Services, Head Start)
Participate in Special Needs Resource Team meetings to determine placement of children with identified special needs
Acted as Lead Trainer in absence of my supervisor
Supervisor, Tami Dorsey (2542885645)
Okay to contact this
Assistant Director, Training Specialist
06.2001 - 11.2001
This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Responsible for the direct supervision of more than 40 staff, including: Program Assistants, Lead Education Technicians, Cooks, Food Service Workers, and Front Desk Clerks
Conduct interviews, initiate and implement personnel actions (pay adjustments, promotions, awards, resignation, and retirement)
Support the Director to assure quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers
Schedule staff according to program needs Approve/Disapprove leave requests to insure that ratios are met as required
Primary responsibility for and supervision of a developmentally appropriate CDC program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children Infant-Preschool
Assist in providing program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Air Force, and NAEYC
Assists in establishing a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children and adults
Consistently model appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth when working with CY Program Assistants and Room Leads
Interact professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel
In the absence of the Director, assume responsibilities and perform duties and requirements of the position under supervision of CYP Director
Serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect
Performs other duties as assigned
Work collaboratively with CYP, (s) to identify training needs of employees, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training
Encourage and facilitate the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or college level classes
Participate in Parent Advisory Board (PAB)
Assist in overseeing the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons
Ensure compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds
Designated as the GPC holder for the CDC., Hours per week: 40
Series: 1701 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11
Office Manager/Owner
11.1998 - 10.1999
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Additional Information:
Commander's Award for Civilian Service Performance award, 15 November 2006; Incentive Awards Jan 2002, Feb 2002, Feb 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, ; Performance 2018
Certificate: Commended for outstanding performance as a Training and Curriculum Specialist for the period of, Army CDS Outstanding Individual Award for Exemplary Performance May 1996; Army Child Development Services Outstanding Individual Award for Exemplary Performance 1996; Time-off Award - 2010; Fort Sam Houston Commander's Coin (502d ABW) - for efforts toward NAEYC Accreditation (June 2011)
Supervisor
Central Counties, Mental Retardation
Belton, United States
05.1997 - 04.1998
Tonia Zimmer (2542883865)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes, Salary: 22,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Case Manager
DOD Child Development Services
Wurzburg, United States
10.1993 - 01.1997
Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Managed the immediate needs of adult clients with Mental Health diagnosis such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and Major Depression
Completed a Case Management training program, to include Physical Management of Aggressive Behaviors
Responsible for completing client needs assessments, service planning, service procurement, and advocacy
Maintained knowledge of local service providers
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with service agencies to advocate for clients and obtain needed services
Transported clients to medical appointments
Served as client representative/advocate during service delivery to ensure needs were met
Conducted interviews with client families routinely to aid in assessing client needs, establish the nature and extent of concerns and issues, receive, and assimilate information, aid in goals development planning, and determining appropriate referral services and options
Participated in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings with the attending Psychiatrist and therapist to review/revise treatment plans, assess client situations and ongoing needs
Conducted home visits one to two times per month
Several clients required basic services like transport and assistance with personal shopping
Served as representative payee for clients
Interviewed clients monthly to complete required status evaluation and treatment plan review
Maintained all client treatment plans and documentation in accordance with state and Medicaid requirements
Participated in intake interviews
Maintained Social Work License
Attended on-site training and maintained annual training in areas such as confidentiality, crisis intervention, and hazard communication
Input all treatment plans and reviews into the computer system
Salary: 29,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series: 1701 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 09
Training and Curriculum Specialist (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
In addition to duties, accomplishments, and Related skills as described for current position, I was detailed into Center Director's (GS 11) position
Curriculum Specialist
Wurzburg
, Germany
07.1995 - 10.1995
Assigned as a Training and, in a Center setting, Family Childcare and School-Age Services settings.
Hours per week: 40, , Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Effectively supervised 50 employees
Completed quarterly observations/assessments of staff
Evaluated employee performance
Monitored conduct and performance of employees
Completed required performance ratings
Initiated disciplinary actions
Conducted child development classes quarterly
Worked extensively with all groups of children (infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age)
Conducted room supervisor meetings
Prepared and submitted personnel actions (promotions/separations)
Participated in monthly parent meetings and assisted in planning and execution of parent involvement events
Facilitated an infant and toddler curriculum fair to promote parent involvement and awareness
Orientated new parents
Addressed parent concerns promptly
Met with parents when individual children's observations suggested the need for comprehensive developmental assessment, to provide referral information
Maintained excellent rapport with patrons
Developed and distributed monthly newsletter
Maintained knowledge of applicable regulations and standard operating procedures
Prepared cost analysis evaluations
Monitored and coordinated staffing
Provided input and financial justification for program changes as necessary
Evaluated equipment and material needs for the program
Coordinated and facilitated special events (e.g
Week of the Young Child)
Initiated publicity for special and regular events
Monitored curriculum
Conducted Environment Rating Observations
Advised direct-care staff when they worked with children with problematic behaviors to assist with behavior modification
Role modeled appropriate practices.
Education Technician
Child Development Services, Leighton CDC, Leighton Barracks
Bayern, Germany
07.1992 - 09.1992
Salary: 24,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series: 1702 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 04, This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Supervised 2 infant programs
Supervised 8 direct-care staff
Responsibilities included direct-care of infants 6 weeks to 18 months of age
Reviewed/Approved curriculum plans
Observed direct-care employees and submitted written observations to Program Director
Provided staff training primarily through role-modeling of appropriate behaviors/interaction
Ensured staff/child ratios were maintained
Attended administrative meetings and trainings
Routinely met with parents to address questions and concerns
Assisted in training in areas such as Child Abuse prevention and Developmentally Appropriate Activities
Detailed to Child Development Program Specialist from 09/92 to 02, 93 and performed all of the duties of that position (described in previous job description).
Lead Education Technician
Child Development Services
Monterey, United States
05.1991 - 06.1992
Salary: 18,500.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series: 1702 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 05, This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Supervised 8 direct care employees in an infant room
Cared for infants 6 weeks to 18 months of age
Trained new employees
Knowledgeable of CDC's policies, procedures and regulations
Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum plans
Participated in curriculum meetings with Education Program Specialist
Completed required training
Attended meetings with Program Directors
Role modeled appropriate practices
Program schedule and activities addressed all developmental domains (physical, cognitive, language, sensory, social/emotional, and creativity)
Defusing Verbal Abuse- 08/20/1997 2 hours Linda Eldredge, Ed.D., LMFT;
Representative
El Paso, Texas
10.2002
Center Director
Josephson Institute
Ft. Hood, Texas
09.2001
(This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Temporary promotion
Applied professional knowledge of child development principles to develop, implement, and supervise curriculum
Effectively supervised daily operation of a full day Child Development Service Facility with a projected average daily attendance of 258
Implemented procedures to ensure program resource requirements are met
Maintained excellent rapport with families
Established and maintained parental involvement opportunities, including a Parent Advisory Committee
Collected and maintained accurate statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with Army Regulations
Directly supervised two program directors and 6 support staff (Operations clerk, desk clerks, kitchen staff)
Second-line supervisor for approximately 85 employees to include full-time, part-time and intermittent employees
Initiated personnel actions, performance evaluations of subordinates, disciplinary actions, property inventories, and weekly significant action reports
Executed APF and NAF budgets
Ensured compliance of health and safety requirements
Conducted parent and staff meetings
Ensured the provision of exceptional customer service through oversight and role modeling
Worked closely with collateral agencies (e.g., Community Health, the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Fire department., safety office, etc.) to ensure patron and staff needs were consistently met
Participated in Special Needs Resource Team (SNRT) meetings facilitated by EFMP to ensure that children were placed in appropriate care situations
Routinely met with families to discuss individual child's development and, when necessary, to offer referral information for development assessment from qualified professionals., Character Education 20 hours
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American Red Cross Instructor Course- 01/16/00 16 hours Mid Tex Chapter.;
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