Zaria Colbert
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated youth program manager seeking a challenging role as a Youth Achievement Director within the YMCA. Offering a proven track record as a site director, graduate assistant, and group leader, with a passion for empowering and mentoring young children. Committed to developing comprehensive programs that foster personal growth, academic success, and community engagement among program participants.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Learning Academy Site Director
YMCA Of Greater San Antonio
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed and coordinated diverse youth programs, overseeing a team of four group leaders and nearly 100 children providing a safe and engaging environment for youth participants.
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum and activities that promoted social, emotional, and educational growth among youth, resulting in increased program participation and positive feedback from parents.
- Implemented and enforced program policies, ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols, confidentiality guidelines, and state and local regulatory requirements.
- Commended for exemplary performance and compliance during unannounced annual licensing inspection.
Graduate Services Assistant
TRiO
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and facilitated comprehensive training sessions for mentors and mentees, fostering growth and effectiveness while actively engaging with scholars and supporting their experiences.
- Crafted compelling and captivating advertisements for workshops, leveraging eye-catching flyers to maximize attendance and engagement. Analyzed statistics to assess and measure the effectiveness of the program.
- Conducted individual and group meetings with mentors to foster strong relationships with their assigned mentees. assessed, reported, and advocated for the unique needs of scholars, ensuring their academic and personal success.
Parkview Elementary Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Of Metropolitan Fort Worth
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Led and supervised a dynamic group of up to 30 children, creating and facilitating captivating educational experiences that empowered each participant.
- Cultivated a positive and inclusive environment, fostering active engagement and encouraging youth development through daily activities and events.
- Demonstrated unwavering commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance, strictly adhering to all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
Woodridge Elementary Group Leader
YMCA Of Greater San Antonio
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Pioneered the establishment of a captivating dance club for students, expertly choreographing a remarkable performance that showcased the children's talents to delighted parents at the program's culmination. Demonstrated unwavering creativity, humor, patience, conviction, genuineness, enthusiasm, initiative, and self-control, fostering meaningful interactions and memorable experiences for children.
- Possesses a profound understanding of group management principles and child development, ensuring a structured and supportive environment. Continuously facilitated engaging group activities, fostering an environment of fun and learning.
- Exhibited exceptional organizational skills by meticulously monitoring and managing the arrival and departure of children, ensuring accurate attendance tracking and documentation with strict attention to detail.
Bryson Elementary Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Of Metropolitan Fort Worth
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Spearheaded the supervision and enrichment of up to 25 children, meticulously ensuring adherence to safety protocols, adeptly addressing and resolving behavior issues with firmness and positivity.
- Demonstrated proactive leadership by developing and delivering engaging activities during unstructured time periods, fostering an environment of creativity and learning.
- Exemplified exceptional communication skills, effectively engaging with staff, parents, and children, precisely documenting program records, including incident reports and daily attendance records.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood – Elementary Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS At SAN ANTONIO
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS At SAN ANTONIO
12.2021
Skills
- Afterschool Programs
- Program Leadership
- Group and Individual Instruction
- School Community Relations
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Timeline
Advanced Learning Academy Site Director
YMCA Of Greater San Antonio
08.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Services Assistant
TRiO
08.2021 - 07.2022
Parkview Elementary Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Of Metropolitan Fort Worth
06.2019 - 08.2019
Woodridge Elementary Group Leader
YMCA Of Greater San Antonio
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bryson Elementary Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Of Metropolitan Fort Worth
06.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Early Childhood – Elementary Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS At SAN ANTONIO
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS At SAN ANTONIO
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