Diana Joyce Yellock, M.Ed.

**** ***** **** ***** ******: 915-***-**** El Paso, Texas 79924 ad3jh5@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Personnel Committee:

Please consider this letter of introduction as an expression of my interest in exploring and identifying career opportunities with your organization. My résumé is enclosed for your review and consideration.

My Masters of Education, teaching experience, and 13 years as an Assistant Principal have provided me with skillful ability to plan, direct, and coordinate large diverse projects, and now, I am actively seeking an opportunity to offer my skills and abilities to your organization.

My career focus is to obtain a position where I can apply my expertise and dedication to make a positive impact in meeting the physical well-being, mental, social, and cognitive needs of children, youth, and their parents. I have a track record of envisioning, developing, and implementing vital initiatives that enrich the lives of diverse, multicultural individuals, and community-based populations. I am known for having tenacity, an unwavering work ethic, an aggressive solution-oriented focus, and a team-oriented manner. With an intuitive nature and vision for the future, problem solving and decision making come easy to me. I bring a sense of commitment, dedication, and professionalism to every aspect of my work.

My well-developed skills of communication, listening, problem resolution, and organizational abilities have served me well in the past, allowing me to make significant contributions in the guidance and development of children and families. With a solid record of accomplishment behind me, I am confident I can do the same for your organization.

For a more detailed presentation of my skills, please contact me at your earliest convenience to schedule a conference. I welcome the opportunity to explain how my experience will lead to me becoming a vital contributing member of your organization. Thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Diane Joyce Yellock, M.Ed.

Enclosure

Diana Joyce Yellock, M.Ed. 4648 Round Rock Drive Mobile: 915-***-****

El Paso, Texas 79924 ad3jh5@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly motivated, solution-oriented professional with over 25 years’ experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining vital social service program initiatives and education projects that improve the lives of people all ages with diverse, multicultural backgrounds. Masterful skill in administration and management of staff, volunteers, and school-age children. Demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with youth, adults and community groups of various socioeconomic and professional backgrounds. A self-directed leader with exceptional problem-solving skills, capable of working independently or as a cooperative team member in dynamic situations. Dedicated, with a strong sense of ethics and integrity. Set high standards of performance for self; takes responsibility and accountability for successful program development, management and completion. Strong dedication and commitment to the well-being and empowerment of the children and their families.

Core Competencies:

Executive Educational Administration

Personnel Management Program Development & Implementation

Strategic Planning

Community Education Relations

Mentoring & Counseling Skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Visionary Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Public Relations

Team Building Skills

Budget Management

Bilingual with articulate fluency in English and Spanish Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Industry-Specific Technologies

EDUCATION

Master of Education in Educational Administration (Grades K-12) University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Education, Minor Psychology University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas CERTIFICATIONS Professional Mid-Management Administrator, Grades PK-12 Elementary Psychology, Grades 1-8 Elementary Self-Contained, Grades 1-8 Bilingual / ESL, Grades 1-8 State Board of Education, Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COORDINATOR, TUY PATHU EARLY LEARNING CENTER 2020 – PRESENT

YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO, TEXAS Responsible for the center’s daily operations, planning and managing the center in compliance with the required minimum standards by the State of Texas and other regulatory and licensing agencies. Plan, direct and monitor instructional methods. Supervise and provide direction and assignments to ELC staff. Provide a safe, clean and thriving environment for the children in accordance with regulatory licensing agencies. Manage the nutritional program provided by USDA. Responsible for recordkeeping requirements of CCDF, CRRSA, ARP and USDA Grant statistics and analysis .Responsible for staff development. Coordinate and oversee planning, preparation and delivery of classroom curriculum and daily activities. Meet with parents to inform of child’s progress, incident reports, and referrals.

VOLUNTEER, COMMUNITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER 2017-2020

COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH, El Paso, Texas Responsible for daycare program for children 18 months-10 yrs. Provide feedback to the Pastor. Assisted with food preparation and clean up. Maintained tuition payments. Managed online learning hub for virtual learners. Meet with parents. Collaborate with outside agencies to aid families in need (United Way and Project Bravo) Responsible for the daily operation of the center. Ensure safety and well-being of children and their families. Manage staff and develop curricula in coordination with Department of Family and Protective Services of Texas Minimum Standards. Communicate with parents and train staff. Ensure a safe welcoming, positive, stimulating environment for children. Oversight of the facility maintenance. Manage and develop budgets ensuring the center profitability. Participate in the church long and short-term Finance Committee. Evaluate and purchase developmentally appropriate materials and supplies. Support teachers and promote teamwork. Facilitate marketing and center branding.

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN, ADULT AND FAMILY MINISTIES 2012 – 2017

ST. MARKS METHODIST CHURCH El Paso, Texas Serve as supervisor over various staff positions, including Children’s Sunday School Coordinator and nursery manager and staff. Provide personal support and growth with administrative and program leaders through position and community outreach. Implement all standards and background check of all church personnel. Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and personal care visitation on their particular spiritual, emotional and physical needs or concerns. Establish nurturing relationships with new families and participants through communication, campus visits, personal visits, and group events. Coordinate and establish directions and logistics for Children, Adult, and Family ministries through regular and specific meetings, and fundraisers. Facilitate, recruit, and staff leadership and volunteer needs of programs and groups, and maintain strategic budget planning. Design and implement Christian parenting class, and facilitate church information through publications. Identify and recommend modifications in the church’s administrative structure to facilitate effective work of lay leadership and meet changing needs of the church’s program membership. Share the leadership of District and or Annual Conference agencies, programs, or special events. Serve in local community volunteer opportunities, and local ecumenical ministry event.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 2007 – 2012 SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT El Paso, Texas Direct attendance and accountability aspects for 3,000-student campus including administration, reporting, and student disciplinary matters. Manage 40 teachers in special education and career-technology departments ensuring curriculum implementation and staff development. Evaluate staff in the performance of job duties and complete consistent and ongoing performance reviews to ensure staff is productive, accountable, and successful in their positions Community relations expert, represent families in truancy court, coordinate parent involvement through ESL classes for non-English speaking parents, manage gang intervention program for at risk students, coordinate and administer “Communities in Schools” program.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL / INTERIM PRINCIPAL 2003 – 2007 RIVERSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL, Ysleta Independent School District El Paso, Texas Director of parent involvement, enforced discipline standards resulting in decreased office referrals, instituted truancy prevention program to increase attendance of student population. Supervised clerical, custodial, and school security staff. Integrated campus action planning, athletic department scheduling, coordinated facility management, contact for parent concerns. Coordinator for Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) and dual language program. Evaluated language proficiency, set up plan for improving student skills for success.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 1998 – 2003 YSLETA & HACIENDA LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOL, YISD El Paso, Texas Ushered in military mentoring program for at-risk students to provide one-on-one counseling, guidance and companionship; efforts decreased referrals and increased attendance. Recognized students through initiating the “Terrific Kids” Program; curriculum promoted character development, self-esteem, and perseverance. Students worked with their teacher and established goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance, and schoolwork.

BILINGUAL TEACHER K-6 1983 – 1997 NORTH LOOP & DESERTAIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, YISD El Paso, Texas Honored as Ysleta’s District “Top Ten Teacher of the Year.” Responsible for language proficiency testing of students and evaluating base line ability and improvement of skill. Budget manager for Title I Federal grant spending, program management, and implementation. Taught in a classroom environment; created and implemented coursework lesson plans and distributed homework assignments, in-class assignments, and tests for students.

GED INSTRUCTOR 1980 -1983 ST. LOUIS JOB CORPS St. Louis, Missouri Prepared adults in classroom instruction to obtain their GED. Worked with students with diverse backgrounds and life experiences covering writing, math, reading, social studies, and science. Trained students in how to improve communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Scheduled students to take the exam, transported students to testing site, and record keeping. Recognized as “Teacher of the Month” for General Educational Development

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