MANIVONE Thongvathsa
Newport News
Summary
Dedicated Training Technician with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Proven expertise in developing and implementing innovative childcare programs, with a strong emphasis on evaluating effectiveness to ensure optimal developmental outcomes. Recognized for mentoring abilities and proficiency in First Aid, CPR, and CDA accreditation, while demonstrating outstanding communication and project management skills in dynamic environments. Committed to fostering team success and driving organizational growth through proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and a results-oriented approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Technician
USAF
Fort Eustis, VA
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed training with ELM's currulum with staff
- Ensured compliance with AFI regulations by checking the classrooms and building on policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by establishing mentorship programs and offering additional development opportunities.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Serve as manager on duty when needed
- Serve as a acting Lead in the classroom
- Assistance teacher's with challenging behavior children
- Built and maintained professional relationships with staff and parents
- Serve as an acting lead in a classroom
- Host and plan special activities for children and their families within the facility
Lead Teacher
Pershing Child Development Center
Fort Eustis Joint Langley Base
09.2013 - 05.2023
- Develop friendly relationship and credibility with parents, educating children, playing with children, and doing ELM’s curriculum
- Create ELM’s lesson plan and accurate records on individual children, daily observation
- Provides supervision, oversight, and accountability for children in compliance with DoD, Air Force and local policies, guidance, and standards.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of children and maintains appropriate records. Observes children for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed.
- Implements an active program of parental involvement and encourages parent communication, observation and participation. Holds parents conferences to discuss children’s progress.
- Creates an effective and inviting environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning stations. Conducts Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and uses results for program improvement.
- Serve as acting assistant director when needed
- Serves as a member of the CYS Services Garrison Rapid Improvement Team as needed to ensure assigned area is in compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements leading to DoD Certification and national accreditation.
- Makes recommendations for program purchases and budget requirements. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities. Serves meals and snacks as required
- Mentoring new staff
- Completes designated training requirements and tracks and records training on own Individual Development Plan (IDP).
- May be required to perform health related practices as reasonable accommodation for children with disabilities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Child Development Home Provider
Virginia Beach, Va
12.2005 - 08.2013
- Seasoned provider with over 7 years experience working with preschool-aged children and infants.
- Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Upheld all CPR and First Aid and Navy Childcare Development Home regulated certifications.
- Offering a stimulating curriculum that accommodated all learning styles.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought them to the parents' attention.
- Deliver a safe and efficient child care
- Small business acquainted
Education
AS - Social Science
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VaGED -
Adult Learning Center
Virginia Beach, VaAssociate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VA05-2028
Child Development Associate (CDA) -
Pershing CDC
Fort Eustis, VASkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Leadership development
- Task prioritization
- Coaching and development
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism
- Employee relations
- Professional development
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Training Technician
USAF
03.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Pershing Child Development Center
09.2013 - 05.2023
Child Development Home Provider
12.2005 - 08.2013
AS - Social Science
Tidewater Community College
GED -
Adult Learning Center
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Child Development Associate (CDA) -
Pershing CDC