Child Care Trainer
Resume:
Ruth M. Gusman
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Dept., August 2016 -To Present
Forest Glen Annex, Fort Detrick
Child Development Program Lead CYPA Level 5 (Same as below)
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Dept., Bethesda April 2014 – August 2016
Child Development Program ASST. Lead Level 5
Plan, supervise and provide specialized developmental care for children aged six weeks to five years old in a Child Development Center operations setting, while maintaining professional conduct in compliance with policies and procedures. Interact and communicate effectively both verbally and in written English
Apply my early childhood developmental education to the individual care for children, including those with special needs such as food allergies, autism, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, etc. through programs similar to (Inclusion of Special Education Children in the Classroom, Individualized Education Program, etc.)
Work in ratio with children throughout the day to care for each child’s needs to include, but not limited to: feeding, resting, diapering, toileting and daily observations to assess each individual child to facilitate the planning of weekly activities (using Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum) to promote learning to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, language, literacy, mathematics, science and technology, the arts and physical needs for each child’s individual development
Plan and promote social events to foster parent and child involvement, schedule and hold parent conferences, keep individual child’s developmental records up-to-date
Adhere to current safety and health practices in the child development center environment to include, but not limited to: Maintain accountability of each child’s arrival/departure and throughout the day, with face to name techniques, ensuring each child is picked up by their authorized person and insuring caregiver to child ratios are not exceeded. Daily checklist of indoor and outdoor environment, notifying supervisor of any compliance concerns, modeling proper hand washing procedures, using proper procedure for disinfecting, accountability, etc.
Possess the knowledge to identify and report child abuse and neglect while using procedures to prevent further actions against children with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency procedures with adherence to all laws
Guide, model and assist in mentoring co-workers in Standardized Module Training, daily classroom activities, policies and procedures, positive work methods and techniques for working with children
Bright Horizons Family Solutions February 2013 – January 2014
Two’s Teacher
Plan, supervise and provide specialized developmental care for children aged six weeks to five years old in a Child Development Center operations setting, while maintaining professional conduct in compliance with policies and procedures.
Plan and promote social events to foster parent and child involvement while updating parent conferences, individual child records and maintaining a daily log for each child on a group bulletin board. Communicating with the parents both in person and online
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Work in ratio with children throughout the day to include assessments of each individual child to facilitate the planning of weekly activities (using Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum) to promote learning to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, language, literacy, mathematics, science and technology, the arts and physical needs for each child’s individual development
Maintains accountability of each child’s arrival/departure and throughout the day, with face to name techniques, ensuring each child is picked up by their authorized person and insuring caregiver to child ratios are not exceeded
Adhere to current safety and health practices in the child development center environment to include, but not limited to: modeling proper hand washing procedures, using proper procedures for disinfecting, maintaining proper ratios, accountability, etc.
Care for each child’s needs to include, but not limited to: feeding, resting, diapering, toileting and assisting with games and learning activities that benefit and nurture the children
Possess the knowledge to identify and report child abuse and neglect while using procedures to prevent further actions against children with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency procedures with adherence to all laws
Apply my early childhood developmental education to the individual care for children, including those with special needs such as food allergies, autism, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, etc.
MD State Department of Education, Early Childhood Division April 2002 – June 2012
Home Child Care Provider, Annapolis, MD as well as
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Dept., NAVSTA March 2009 – June 2012
Home Childcare Provider
Business owner of a Nationally Accredited in home childcare business
Interviewed prospective clients while maintaining relations with current clients
Oversaw all business transactions and all client paperwork for enrollment of children to include up to date immunizations and emergency contacts
Created fire escape, hurricane and tornado plans and drills which included annual fire marshal inspections of the home
Complied with random monthly inspections for regulated state and United States Navy compliance
Prepared, organized and managed all USDA approved meals, activity plans, and the children’s learning environment for optimal learning experience
Insured that the classroom and playground environment was safe for all children daily
Plan, supervise and provide specialized developmental care for children aged six weeks to twelve years old in a Child Development Home setting, while maintaining professional conduct in compliance with policies and procedures.
Plan and promote social events to foster parent and child involvement while updating parent conferences
Work in ratio with children throughout the day to include assessments of each individual child to facilitate the planning of weekly activities (using Teaching Strategies Curriculum) to promote learning to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, language, literacy, mathematics, science and technology, the arts and physical needs for each child’s individual development
Maintains accountability of each child’s arrival/departure and throughout the day, with face to name techniques, ensuring each child is picked up by their authorized person and insuring caregiver to child ratios are not exceeded
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Adhere to current safety and health practices in the child development home environment to include, but not limited to: Daily inspection of indoor and outdoor environment, modeling proper hand washing procedures, using proper procedure for disinfecting, maintaining proper ratios, accountability, etc.
Care for each child’s needs to include, but not limited to: feeding, resting, diapering, toileting and assisting with games and learning activities that benefit and nurture the children
Possess the knowledge to identify and report child abuse and neglect while using procedures to prevent further actions against children with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency procedures with adherence to all laws
Apply my early childhood developmental education to the individual care for children, including those with special needs such as food allergies, autism, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, etc.
Anne Arundel Family Child Care Association March 2007
Conference Chair
Planned, organized and implemented an all-day conference with MSDE approved instructor classes. Negotiated contract for the venue including set-up rooms; provided printed material and multi-media equipment, as needed; arranged and directed meals, including meeting special dietary needs; drafted and printed forms and certificates; assisted vendor set-ups; worked with MSDE to ensure meeting curriculum requirements for credit for the classes being offered as part of the Core of Knowledge program.
Kinder Care Arnold, MD Summer 2001- April 2002
Training Specialist and Toddler Teacher
Managed child development center operations when director and assistant director were not present in the facility
Planned and implemented trainings for staff personnel
Kept all staff training records up to date
Plan, supervise and provide specialized developmental care for children aged two years to five years old in a Child Development Center operations setting, while maintaining professional conduct in compliance with policies and procedures. Interact and communicate effectively both verbally and in written English
Guide, model and assist in mentoring co-workers in daily classroom activities, policies and procedures, positive work methods and techniques for working with children
Plan and promote social events to foster parent and child involvement while updating parent conferences
Work in ratio with children throughout the day to include assessments of each individual child to facilitate the planning of weekly activities (using Kinder care curriculum) to promote learning for each child’s individual development
Maintains accountability of each child’s arrival/departure and throughout the day, with face to name techniques, ensuring each child is picked up by their authorized person and insuring caregiver to child ratios are not exceeded
Adhere to current safety and health practices in the child development center environment to include, but not limited to: Inspecting the indoor and outdoor environment, notifying supervisor of any compliance concerns, modeling proper hand washing procedures, using proper procedure for disinfecting, maintaining proper ratios, accountability, etc.
Care for each child’s needs to include, but not limited to: feeding, resting, diapering, toileting and assisting with games and learning activities that benefit and nurture the children
Possess the knowledge to identify and report child abuse and neglect while using procedures to prevent further actions against children with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency procedures with adherence to all laws
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Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Dept., NAVSTA Annapolis, MD Summer 2001
Child Development Program ASST.
Plan, supervise and provide specialized developmental care for children aged six weeks to five years old in a Child Development Center operations setting, while maintaining professional conduct in compliance with policies and procedures. Interact and communicate effectively both verbally and in written English
Guide, model and assist in mentoring co-workers in Standardized Module Training, daily classroom activities, policies and procedures, positive work methods and techniques for working with children
Plan and promote social events to foster parent and child involvement while updating parent conferences and individual child records
Work in ratio with children throughout the day to include assessments of each individual child to facilitate the planning of weekly activities to promote for each child’s individual development
Maintains accountability of each child’s arrival/departure and throughout the day, with face to name techniques, ensuring each child is picked up by their authorized person and insuring caregiver to child ratios are not exceeded
Adhere to current safety and health practices in the child development center environment to include, but not limited to: Daily inspection of indoor and outdoor environment, notifying supervisor of any compliance concerns, modeling proper hand washing procedures, using proper procedure for disinfecting, maintaining proper ratios, accountability, etc.
Care for each child’s needs to include, but not limited to: feeding, resting, diapering, toileting and assisting with games and learning activities that benefit and nurture the children
Possess the knowledge to identify and report child abuse and neglect while using procedures to prevent further actions against children with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency procedures with adherence to all laws
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Dept., NAVSTA Mayport, FL February 2000 – June 2001
Child Development Program ASST. GSE 1702 04
Plan, supervise and provide specialized developmental care for children aged six weeks to five years old in a Child Development Center operations setting, while maintaining professional conduct in compliance with policies and procedures. Interact and communicate effectively both verbally and in written English
Guide, model and assist in mentoring co-workers in Standardized Module Training, CDA Credential Program, daily classroom activities, policies and procedures, positive work methods and techniques for working with children
Plan and promote social events to foster parent and child involvement while updating parent conferences and individual child records
Work in ratio with children throughout the day to include assessments of each individual child to facilitate the planning of weekly lesson plans to promote learning for each child’s individual development
Maintains accountability of each child’s arrival/departure and throughout the day, with face to name techniques, ensuring each child is picked up by their authorized person and insuring caregiver to child ratios are not exceeded
Adhere to current safety and health practices in the child development center environment to include, but not limited to: Daily inspection of indoor and outdoor environment, notifying supervisor of any compliance concerns, modeling proper hand washing procedures, using proper procedure for disinfecting, maintaining proper ratios, accountability, etc.
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Care for each child’s needs to include, but not limited to: feeding, resting, diapering, toileting and assisting with games and learning activities that benefit and nurture the children
Possess the knowledge to identify and report child abuse and neglect while using procedures to prevent further actions against children with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency procedures with adherence to all laws
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Dept., San Diego, CA November 1995 – November 1999
Home Childcare Provider
Business owner of an in home childcare business
Interviewed prospective clients while maintaining relations with current clients
Oversaw all business transactions and all client paperwork for enrollment of children to include up to date immunizations and emergency contacts
Created fire escape, hurricane and tornado plans and drills which included annual fire marshal inspections of the home
Complied with random monthly unannounced inspections for the United States Navy compliance
Prepared, organized and managed all meals, activity plans, and the children’s learning environment for optimal learning experience
Insured that the classroom and playground environment was safe for all children daily
Plan, supervise and provide specialized developmental care for children aged six weeks to twelve years old in a Child Development Home setting, while maintaining professional conduct in compliance with policies and procedures.
Plan and promote social events to foster parent and child involvement while updating parent conferences
Maintains accountability of each child’s arrival/departure and throughout the day, with face to name techniques, ensuring each child is picked up by their authorized person and insuring caregiver to child ratios are not exceeded
Adhere to current safety and health practices in the child development home environment to include, but not limited to: Daily inspection of indoor and outdoor environment, modeling proper hand washing procedures, using proper procedure for disinfecting, maintaining proper ratios, accountability, etc.
Work in ratio with children throughout the day to care for each child’s needs to include, but not limited to: feeding, resting, diapering, toileting and daily observations to assess each individual child to facilitate the planning of weekly activities (using Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum) to promote learning to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, language, literacy, mathematics, science and technology, the arts and physical needs for each child’s individual development
Possess the knowledge to identify and report child abuse and neglect while using procedures to prevent further actions against children with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency procedures with adherence to all laws
Applied individual care for children, including those with special needs such as food allergies, autism, Down’s syndrome, Angelman’s syndrome, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, etc.
Pulau Electronics January 1991 – July 1994
Field Engineer
Maintained and repaired equipment on BMMT, MMT, SEOS, GRMT, TAMT, DEC, and BEMT Trainer systems as well as VMS operating system.
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Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Dept., Rota, Spain November 1988 – October 1990
Home Childcare Provider
Business owner of an in home childcare business
Interviewed prospective clients while maintaining relations with current clients
Oversaw all business transactions and all client paperwork for enrollment of children to include up to date immunizations and emergency contacts
Created fire escape drills which included annual fire marshal inspections of the home
Complied with random monthly unannounced inspections for the United States Navy compliance
Adhere to current safety and health practices in the child development center environment to include, but not limited to: Maintain accountability of each child’s arrival/departure and throughout the day, with face to name techniques, ensuring each child is picked up by their authorized person and insuring caregiver to child ratios are not exceeded. Daily checklist of indoor and outdoor environment, notifying supervisor of any compliance concerns, modeling proper hand washing procedures, using proper procedure for disinfecting, accountability, etc.
Prepared, organized and managed all meals, activity plans, and the children’s learning environment for optimal learning experience
Insured that the classroom and playground environment was safe for all children daily
Plan, supervise and provide specialized developmental care for children aged six weeks to twelve years old in a Child Development Home setting, while maintaining professional conduct in compliance with policies and procedures.
Plan and promote social events to foster parent and child involvement
Work in ratio with children throughout the day to include assessments of each individual child to facilitate the planning of weekly activities to promote learning to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, language, literacy, mathematics, science and technology, the arts and physical needs for each child’s individual development
Care for each child’s needs to include, but not limited to: feeding, resting, diapering, toileting and assisting with games and learning activities that benefit and nurture the children
Possess the knowledge to identify and report child abuse and neglect while using procedures to prevent further actions against children with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency procedures with adherence to all laws
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Dept., Rota, Spain May 1988 – July 1988
Child Planning and Activities Coordinator
Planned, Organized and Supervised Activities at Youth Center
U.S. Army Intelligence Command, Fort Huachuca, AZ February 1987 – July 1987
Supply and Logistics Clerk
Conducted weekly inventories of Command’s Electronic Equipment
Ordered supplies from Electronic firms nationwide
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U.S. Army, Field Station Korea September 1985 – January 1987
Strategic Microwave Systems Repairer
Equipment Repaired: Teletype Equipment
Digital Multiplexers
Telecommunications Equipment (Crypto)
Transmit Baseband Equipment
Analog Digital Converters
Multichannel VF Systems
EDUCATION
Anne Arundel Community College May 2010
Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Development
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Member Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
U.S. Army Signals Command, Ft. Huachuca, AZ. January 1987- March 1987
-MS DOS
-Lotus 1,2,3
-Multimate
U.S. Army Information Systems Command, Ft Gordon, GA
October 1984 – September 1985
- Basic Electronics
- Troubleshooting Systems and Schematic analyzing
- Intro to Electronic Testing Equipment
- Precision Soldering
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Graduate 1984
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CERTIFICATES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
-Red Cross Certified: First Aid; Pediatric First Aid; Adult CPR; Infant CPR; Child CPR. Current.
-Member of Adult and Child Food Program from April 2002- June 2012
-Certification of Accreditation for Family Child Care NAFCC From: July 2004- Jun 2012
-Maryland Child Care Credential Level 5 (Participant from April 2004 – June 2012
-Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care by Teaching Strategies (Chesapeake Child Care Resource Center Chesapeake College approved non- credit course) Completed: April 2010- May 2010
-Member Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Omicron Theta Chapter May 2010
-Anne Arundel County Family Child Care Association President 2007- 2010
-Maryland State Family Child Care Association Director for Anne Arundel County October 2003- October 2006
-Ounce Scale Training Completed: Jan. 2005
-Maryland Modules for School Readiness Completed: Oct. 2003 – June 2004
-Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program Center Based Setting Completed: July 2001
-Department of the Navy Navy Standardized Caregiver Training Program for Pre-school Completed: December 2000
-Department of the Navy Navy Standardized Caregiver Training Program for Toddlers Completed: August 2000
-Department of the Navy Navy Standardized Caregiver Training Program for Pre-toddlers Completed: May 2000
-Department of the Navy Navy Family Child Care Providers’ Training Program Completed: Nov. 1997 (Also mentor for Modules after completion)
-Honorable Discharge U.S. Army July 1987
-Top Secret Clearance with a Special Background Investigation September 1985 – July 1987
-Awarded the Army Achievement Medal for exceptionally meritorious service while performing duties as an Electronic Technician at U.S. Army Field Station, Korea.
-Other child care training certificates dating from April 2002 through present available upon request. Hundreds of hours of Continued Education Training, Core of Knowledge Training and/or CEU’s, military sponsored childcare trainings
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