Training Assistant

Sandra Lynn Brownawell

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Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065

Mobile Phone: 717-***-****

Home Phone: 717-***-****

Email: ****************@***.***

Objective

To obtain a career that is closer to my home, will allow me to use the skills I have acquired in my current

career and also allow me to learn some new skills.

Qualifications

TRAININGS/ AWARDS:

Microsoft Word 1&2 Training- 2008, Excel 1, 2, & 3 Training -2008, Certificate of Completion of

Understanding Each Other: Families, Staff and Community Training – 2013, Conflict Resolution for Adults

Training – 2012, Professional Practices Training – 2011, Stress Management Training – 2011, Safety and

Security Procedures Training – 2011, Stand For Children Award – 1999, Time to Sign with Children

Training – 2013, Participant in the Maryland EXCELS Field Test – 2013, Member of Lets Move Child Care

with Michelle Obama, Certificate of Achievement Maryland Childcare Credential Level Five -

2008/2009/2010/2011/2012, Maryland Model For School Readiness Certification, Maryland State

Department of Education Certificate for completing Validation Process – 2012.

SKILLS:

Over 19 years of experience working with children, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet savvy, typing

(50WPM), knowledge of general office machines and telephone system, written and oral communication

skills, ability to work independently and as a team, able to maintain a high level of professionalism.

American Sign Language, Have used and have Knowledge of Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display

(Podd Book), high level of communication and interpersonal skills with staff, parents (clients), and

management, knowledge of office practice and appropriate practice, knowledge of child development and

developmentally appropriate practice, ability to organize, multi-task, and maintain records.

Work History

Preschool Teacher/ Substitute Director Carl & Norma Miller Children’s Center @Frederick

Community College

Frederick, MD 1996-Present (17 years)

Work with adults and children with special needs including autistic, non-verbal communication, deaf, and

hearing impaired and etc.

Develop lesson plans, brochures, newsletters, and other materials using Microsoft Office Suite.

Think and react appropriately to various situations and circumstances.

Maintain confidentiality of all staff members, children, and parents’ information.

Ensure a warm and safe environment while maintaining open lines of communication with parents

and coworkers.

Responsible for the day to day operation of a classroom of children.

Work as a team player to achieve the center and classroom goals.

Have helped Develops policies and procedures support program goals.

Helps to ensure program achieves and retains national accreditation such as MSDE, NAEYC, and Excels

level 5 (PA version of Keystone Stars).

Responsible for answering the phones and responding to questions when the Director/ Assistant Director

is absent.

Direct, supervise, train, and evaluate assistant teacher, aide, and student teachers.

Implement/ Teach American Sign Language words, letters, songs, and poems.

Supervisor of student teachers from Frederick Community College officially placed in 4 year old

classroom.

Assist in orienting new children, parents and staff to the Center policies and procedures.

Oversee and ensure files and immunization records meet federal and state regulations and company

requirements.

Assess children and conduct conferences several times a year.

Maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff members.

Resolve all parents’ complaints about the classroom, children, or staff.

Perform multiple tasks on a daily basis.

Responsible for the operation of the center when the acting supervisor is out.

Acts as director when in director/ assistant directors absence.

Have helped Prepare work schedules for assigned staff to meet ratio and group size requirements.

Assist staff with administrative duties.

Understand and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of a classroom to meets or exceeds standards.

Attend professional development workshops, classes, and meetings offered by the center.

Facilitate special event registration and execution to encourage parent evolvement, parent education, and

parent observation.

Provide leadership, guidance and direction to teachers.

Nanny for Tom and Sandy Stackhouse

Thurmont, MD 1994 - 1996 (2 years)

Professional, in home childcare provider for two children.

Responsible for providing a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children

thrive and develop.

Responsible for undertaking appropriate creative, educational, and outdoor activities with the children.

Responsible for reinforcing appropriate discipline for the children.

Children’s Birthday Party Attendant/ Hostess Kid N Around

Frederick, MD 1994-1996 (2 years)

Responsible for assisting parents/guardians, children & guests for the duration of the assigned birthday

party.

Responsible for maintaining control of the party room at all times.

Responsible for setting up and cleaning birthday party rooms.

Responsible for supervising children with the party at all times.

Education

1995 High School Diploma/Certificate of Merit Thurmont, Maryland

1998 Early Childhood Development, AAS degree Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD

2004 Certificate in Deaf Studies Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD

REFERENCE NUMBERS/ LETTERS AND ACT 114 (Federal Criminal History Record) AVAILABLE

UPON REQUEST

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