YVETTE VAUGHN
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Experienced with team leadership and operational management. Utilizes strong organizational skills to optimize workflow and improve team efficiency. Track record of fostering a collaborative work environment to achieve collective goals. Experienced with child development and creating nurturing environments for young learners. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage daily operations and maintain high standards of care. Track record of building positive relationships with parents and staff, ensuring acohesive and supportive daycare experience.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner
Daycare
10.2001 - Current
- Maintain the daycare in accordance with Illinois Daycare Licensing standards. Maintain daycare records (includes emergency drills, and sanitation inspection as well as maintaining the highest integrity of client’s personal information. Making sure all personnel and operational procedures are updated. Processing of payrolls. Recruited, interviewed, and hired assistants and other daycare staff. Supervising staff on an ongoing basis which includes the development of monthly work plans, lesson plans for children ages 1 month to 12 years of age, keeping the daycare in accordance with state regulations and requirements. Ensuring all licensing requirements and policy procedures are met and maintained. Providing support to staff, maintain employee confidentiality, and maintain accurate staff records (including all Illinois licensing required components). Also, facilitate and plan monthly parents meeting and workshops.
Prevention Specialist
Human Resource Development Institute
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Facilitate drug prevention and life skills class with the Chicago Public School. Conduct parenting classes with teen and adult mothers that are in the DCFS system. Outreach for Drug Treatment oversee the Youth leadership program and training. Keeping lines of communication open with the Local School Council and Businesses in the Roseland area.
Prevention Specialist / Site Coordinator
Chicago Housing Authority C.A.D.D.R.E
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Facilitate Drug Prevention and Life skills class with the Chicago Public School, Oversee the After-school program Just Say no club. facilitate Employment readiness trainings and job referral with the Chicago Postal Service and surrounding Business in the Roseland area. Keeping lines of communication with the Local School Council Chairperson, Chicago Housing Authority Resident and Community Leader to promote school attendance and after school activities and life skill workshop. Assisting residents for Alcohol and Drug Treatment and Detox referral.
- Site Coordinator – Responsible for establishing staff work plans and reporting procedures. Assigns staff for outreach efforts, identifying families and/or individuals in need of drug prevention/intervention services. Responsible for the development and coordination of service from IDP, DASA, DCFS and IDPH. Network with existing community institution and resources. Establish monthly meetings with on-site agencies and/supportive entities. Assign staff and monitor outreach and case management.
- (Combating Alcohol & Drugs through Rehabilitation and Education)
Education
CADC Certifiable -
Haymarket Center
01.2019
Early Childhood Education Credential level-1 - undefined
01.2018
Certified Master Life Coach - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transformation, Happiness, Mindfulness and Meditation, Goal Setting
Anointed For Business Institute
01.2021
Early Childhood Care And Education
Lee's Excelsior Bible College
Chicago, IL06-2008
Skills
- OVERSEEING EVERY ASPECT OF THE Daycare; Directing staff Abundant strengths in strategic planning, group facilitation and daycare program development Exceptional critical thinking skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities when conversing with children, staff members and parents as well Works well under pressure and in challenging environments I am proficient in Microsoft word, outlook, and Excel Knowledgeable in Substance abuse, Parenting skills, Abuse prevention Completing weekly, Monthly and year end reports
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 12 in the development of Food Desert Grant with CEDA and the Robinhood Foundation For the Residents of Harvey
- Sat on the Bargaining Committee to negotiate contracts for Daycare Center and Provider in the Sate of illinois.
Affiliations
A Global Women Organizations - International Association of Women
Timeline
Daycare Owner
Daycare
10.2001 - Current
Prevention Specialist
Human Resource Development Institute
01.2000 - 01.2001
Prevention Specialist / Site Coordinator
Chicago Housing Authority C.A.D.D.R.E
01.1995 - 01.2000
Early Childhood Education Credential level-1 - undefined
CADC Certifiable -
Haymarket Center
Certified Master Life Coach - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transformation, Happiness, Mindfulness and Meditation, Goal Setting
Anointed For Business Institute
Early Childhood Care And Education
Lee's Excelsior Bible College
2023 Influencer - International Assoiation of Women
Board Member of the Chicago Region - Event Coordintor - 2020 - 2024