Darna D. Robinson
Sneilville, GA. 30039
Objective: An innovative, result-oriented, leader and team player, who
loves and enjoys working with families and children.
Education: Clark Atlanta University- Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Arts Degree/ Educational Studies 2007
Troy University-Covington, GA
Masters of Science Degree/Higher Education Administration
Employment:
YMCA-Lithonia, GA 2009- Present
Program Services Coordinator
. To enhance the children and families' experience through increased
program participation opportunities at a NAEYC accredited, Ga. Pre-K and
Head Start facility
. Provided community involvement opportunities for our families
. Assist in scheduling, interviewing, and hiring staff as needed to
maintain Staff:Child ratios
. Assist with monitoring and enrolling the Georgia Pre-K, Summer Camp and
Extended Day in meeting day to day goals.
. Monitor Pre-K class enrollment to meet program requirements
. Provide hi-weekly reports that convey the goals have been met
. Assist Directors in daily management of the center
. Plan all on site activities and field trips for pre-k students and summer
camp
. Develop a team environment and uplift staff morale by holding monthly
meetings with all staff and maintaining leadership and professionalism
. Maintain and scheduled all program parent meetings and workshops
. Acted as a NAEYC valuator during a mock visit
. Mediate staff or parent concerns and issues
. Ensuring that all decisions are guided through Bright From the Start,
YMCA, Head Start and NAEYC standards.
. Use marketing strategies to increase enrollment
YMCA-Decatur, GA 2004-2009
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
. Teach Pre-K/Head Start students age 4and 5 using the Creative Curriculum
in a NAEYC accredited school.
. Work with students with special needs.
. Collaborated with parents and inclusion teachers to develop appropriate
lesson plans for special needs students.
. Worked with a team of pre-K teachers on student achievement and
communicated efficiently using newsletters and parent calling log.
. Helped school achieve NAEYC accreditation.
. Assisted the director in organizing activities throughout the school year
. Complete requirements to fulfill all Head Start and Bright From The Start
guidelines
Computer Camp Wesley-Decatur, GA. 2003
Summer Camp Assistant Director
. Planned and scheduled field trips and transportation for summer camp.
. Assist in the advancement of the curriculum development
. Handled summer packages and registration for summer camp students and
parents
. Created a variety of summer activities
. Handled staff scheduling to ensure classroom coverage and staff issues.
. Communicated openly and effectively with parents about summer camp
program.
. Responsible for weekly tuition.
. Assist with school scheduling for time off requests and call outs
. Make up student portfolios to show the growth in learning
. Write up assessments on student's strengths and weakness
Skills
. Windows, Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Networking.