Education professional with robust background in facilitating student learning and providing classroom support. Known for strong commitment to team collaboration and achieving educational outcomes. Skilled in employing educational technology and adapting to evolving classroom needs, ensuring consistent support for both educators and students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Education Technician
Russ Child Development Center
11.2024 - Current
Ensures all care complied with child development standards and regulatory guidance.
Monitor classroom and program to ensure a safe nurturing learning environment IAW DoD, AF and NAEYC criteria.
Efficiently administer performance management program responsibilities, ensuring employee performance plans, progress reviews, and appraisals are accomplished in compliance with DAF guidance and timeframes.
Evaluates assigned classrooms and staff using established tools at least annually. Results are documented and on file.
Ensured compliance with policies and regulations applicable to AF Child and Youth Programs
Child and Youth Program Assistant Teacher Leader
Russ Child Development Center
06.2023 - 10.2024
Conducted parent orientations and coached and mentored other employees and parents on classroom procedures
Relayed instructions from the supervisor, made activity assignments and completed work started in accordance with the daily activity plan.
Observed program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed
Navy Child and Youth Program Assistant/Lead Teacher
NAS Jacksonville, NAS Mayport, JBLE Little Creek, Sewells Point CDC, and Norfolk 24/7 Center
05.2017 - 10.2021
Observed and developed activities to help children reach developmental milestones
Role modeled developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques
Worked with a trainer and supervisor to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth
Ensured that available program spaces are fully utilized. Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List to ensure vacancies are filled quickly
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
University of North Florida Child Development Research Center
01.2016 - 06.2016
Planned and implemented daily lessons
Maintained records of children's activities, and development using Teaching Gold Strategies
Communicated discipline problems, parent concerns and accidents
Supervised the classroom, while assisting children to think creatively, solving problems independently
Prepared children with the skills to enter kindergarten
Customer Service Representative
Navy Exchange
09.2013 - 10.2015
Completed sales transactions efficiently
Advised customers about upcoming sales events, and services
Ensured assigned areas are fully stocked, and merchandise is neatly arranged
Completed paperwork associated with merchandise/inventory movement, price adjustments, customer returns and cash register operation
Executive Assistant, U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Pensacola
09.2005 - 01.2013
Reviewed and edited correspondence prior to release and submission for signature
Logged and filed classified documents
Established mail delivery routes and managed distribution process
Worked closely with commanding officers
Ensured military officials schedules were kept and needs were met
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD
08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Park University
Parkville, MO
05.2026
Skills
First level supervisor providing routine oversight, accountability, safety of children, instruction, mentoring, and coaching for CYP direct care professionals who work in Department of Defense (DoD) operated military Child Development Centers or School Age Care Programs
Serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to Child Development Center or School Age Care Program while ensuring the staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in Child and Youth Programs (CYP)
Knowledge of professional child and/ or youth development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at a variety of ages, with a variety of needs, and in a variety of settings
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect
Qualifications
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures 12 years of increasing higher levels of experience in Early Childhood
Knowledge of professional child and/or youth development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at a variety of ages, with a variety of needs, and in a variety of settings
1st line supervisor
Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect
Ensure staff provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in Child Development
Supervises, coaches, and manages their work to ensure the ongoing staff development, execution of DoD standards of care and curriculum, and delivery of care are consistent with best practices of child/youth development programs
Promotes an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment
Effectively and efficiently achieved and demonstrated progress in improving program and work practices including streamlining the complexity of processes whenever possible to include break schedules, room assignments, and lunches
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other managers and professional staff to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality for all children and youth.
Timeline
Supervisory Education Technician
Russ Child Development Center
11.2024 - Current
Child and Youth Program Assistant Teacher Leader
Russ Child Development Center
06.2023 - 10.2024
Navy Child and Youth Program Assistant/Lead Teacher
NAS Jacksonville, NAS Mayport, JBLE Little Creek, Sewells Point CDC, and Norfolk 24/7 Center
05.2017 - 10.2021
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
University of North Florida Child Development Research Center
Consultant in Paediatrics and Emergency Department at Walsall Manor Hospital NHS TrustConsultant in Paediatrics and Emergency Department at Walsall Manor Hospital NHS Trust