EXPERIENCE
Respite Care of America
San Diego, CA
January 2024- Present
In Home Respite Child Care Provider
-Provide relief for active duty members’ children who are enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) in their home
-Provide care and supervision instructed by the primary caregiver
-Engage in and supervise interactive play
-Provide companionship and assist with personal needs such as feeding, washing hands, bathing, and brushing teeth
-Administer medication (if needed) and adhering to a strict dosing schedule
Naval Base Coronado
678 McCain Blvd Bldg 605
Coronado, CA 92118
September 2022-Present
Child & Youth Program Assistant Training and Curriculum Specialist
-Assist in the development of a CYP training plan and assists with identifying and addressing training need
-Assist with orientation training for new CYP employees and CDH providers
-Assist in execution of Standardized Module Training and completion of orientation, initial, and ongoing annual training
-Assists in maintaining training records and individual training plans and preparing training status reports
-Assists in ensuring completion and documentation of required monthly training
-Works with CYP Program Assistants to ensure modules are complete
-Encourages and supports continuing of higher education of employees and providers
-Provides information about the Child Development Associate (CDA), the Military School-Age Credential (MSA) and higher-level opportunities
Murphy Canyon CDC II
3125 Santo Rd
San Diego, CA 92124
January 2022-September 2022
Child & Youth Program Leader
-Service youth ages 2-4 Years
-Mentor assigned Program Assistant team
-Assists the Training and Curriculum Specialist in helping lower-level Program Assistants by mentoring, guiding, and role-modeling
-Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth
-Reviews activities and plans for appropriateness
-Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules
-Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel
-Participates in conferences with parents, employees, school representatives, and local installation command personnel
-Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns and uses the information in planning
-Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent
Murphy Canyon Kids Connection
3493 Santo Rd
San Diego, CA 92124
August 2021 – December 2021
Child & Youth Program Leader
-Service youth ages 5-12 years
-Mentor assigned Program Assistant team
-Assists the Training and Curriculum Specialist in helping lower-level Program Assistants by mentoring, guiding and role-modeling
-Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth
-Reviews activities and plans for appropriateness
-Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules
-Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel
-Participates in conferences with parents, employees, school representatives, and local installation command personnel
-Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns and uses the information in planning
-Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent
Coronado Crown CDC
199 6th St
Coronado, CA 92118
January 2021 – August 2021
Child & Youth Program Assistant
-Service youth ages 6 weeks- 4 years
-Primarily utilized in the preschool department
-Lift children, change diapers, and train them for potty training
-Track and complete daily charts and reports for the children
-Help prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules
-Assist in the implementation of a curriculum in the classroom
-Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable.
-Maintain a positive and a collaborative attitude
Oceana Youth Center/ Sharon A. Peterson CDC
872 Hornet Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23460
March 2018 – December 2020
Child & Youth Program Assistant
-Service youth ages 6 weeks- 12 years
-Primarily utilized in the Fine Arts and Skill Shop interest areas (Youth Center)
-Occasionally utilized in the pre-toddler department (CDC)
-Implement and lead planned activities for program participants.
-Help prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
-Help establish a program environment that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
-Interact professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
-Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable.
-Assist in maintaining program participation data and completing required reports.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.
Moms Need Help Too, LLC
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
December 2019 – December 2020
Direct Support Professional
-Service multiple families/children in their homes
-Supervise and interact with children in a safe and compassionate manner
-Implement creative activities to assist with child development
-Create a positive and nurturing environment for children
-Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play
Bundle of Love Academy
3000 Churchland Blvd
Chesapeake, VA, 23321
July 2016 - March 2018
Teacher Assistant
-Assist in creating lesson plans for the week to ensure students are always learning.
-Provide parents with customer service.
-Observe and monitor children.
-Organize displays in each learning stations.
-Prepare healthy meals.
-Clean and maintain classroom to ensure any hazardous material or bacteria is discarded.