Child Care Youth Program
Resume:
Cynthia A Meyer
Anthem, AZ, USA 85086
***********@*****.***
Objective: To be intellectually challenged and grow within your organization.
Skills
I have a wide and diverse teaching background and have skills in administering many different types of programs. I have experience with teaching students one to one, small group settings, large group settings and co-ops. I was a homeschool teacher for 11+ years. I have coordinated field groups and parties ranging in size from five to over a hundred. I have taught all necessary curriculum as well as electives such as foreign languages, economics, and forensic science with kids from ages 2 to 18. I have taught English as a Second Language for 3 years holding an excellent rating. Before staying home to raise my children, I managed a small staff and many different community outreach programs. I also was in charge of recruiting people to enroll in various programs and different facilities.
Experience
January 2022- Present
Wesley Community & Health Centers Golden Gate Youth Programs (Phoenix, AZ)- Child Care Director
●Program development for activities in STEAM, Literacy, SEL, Arts & Crafts, Nutrition, and Physical Activities. Compiled these developmentally appropriate activities and learning objectives into a Program Manual.
●Oversaw, directed, and implemented the accreditation process for the youth program to be the ninth AzCASE accredited OST center. Maintains requirements for accreditation.
●Ensure youth, family, and staff needs.
●MAintain communication with youth, families, Wesley staff, partnering agencies, and funders.
●Grant writer and manager for the youth program and the Wesley Community & Health Centers Community Services and Education Programs.
●Maintain youth records, enrollment records, and staff records.
●Promote community engagement and advertise the youth and community programs throughout the community.
●Member of the AzCASE Credentialing Committee for OST workers. The goal of this committee is to advance OST education, professionalism, and recognition.
●Prepare and provide presentations to the Wesley Community & Health Centers Board of Directors
●Facilitate/ teach classes to children.
●Prepare and maintain the budget for Wesley Community & Health Centers Youth and Community Programs.
●Liaison to different Wesley department heads and community partners.
●Developed a sliding fee scholarship program for low-income families to aid in tuition costs.
●Aid families in completing AZ DES Child Care Benefit Applications and find assistance as needed.
●Provide center tours to prospective families and youth. Also provide facility tours to families in need and community partners.
●Maintains program requirements for AZ DES licensure requirements.
●Completes weekly family tuition invoicing and receives payments from families.
●Wrote activity/data capture to capture quantitative and qualitative measures for activities which provide continuous program improvement and data to funders.
September 2019- December 2021
Tutor Time Lead Teacher (Anthem, Az)- Twos Teacher
●Teach, interact, and monitor children primarily aged 2-3.
●Develop a weekly curriculum to enrich children’s social, educational, and emotional needs.
●Adapt activities to each child’s needs, abilities, and skills.
●Ensure the safety and well-being of the children in my care.
●Classroom cleaning and organization.
●Daily interaction and feedback with parents regarding the child’s classroom work, activity, and behavior.
●Observe, monitor, and record the developmental milestones of the children to record progress.
●Open center and manage morning classes, staffing, and various center needs as they arise.
●Float and teach different classes as needed.
●Drive bus to different schools for morning drop off at local schools.
December 2017- December 2020
VIPKID ESL Teacher - ESL Teacher
●Teach children aged 3 to 15 English lessons through video conferencing.
●Teach children in 1:1 settings.
●Certified to teach Pre-VIPKID for 2+ years. This level is a specific ESL program for children aged 3-5. I needed to complete extra company training in early childhood education and early childhood ESL.
●Certified to teach 32 different ESL courses and levels.
●Teach in the VIPKID Classroom School Project for classes of 25 + children.
●Write parent feedback.
●Adapt the lesson to the child's skill level.
●Evaluate children's progress.
●Certified to teach 23 different types of classes.
●Over 3,300 classes taught.
●Parent ratings: 753 Excellent, 3 Good, 1 Unsatisfactory.
September 2007- May 2019
Homeschool - Homeschool Teacher
●Teach children all their curriculum needs.
●Teach children in 1:1 settings, small group settings, coops, and large group settings.
●Researched and adapted curricula.
●Coordinated parties and field trips for groups from 5 to 100 people.
●Wrote curricula.
●Adapted curricula to students' individual needs.
Education
Walden University- MS in Early Childhood Studies- Administration, Management, & Leadership
International Open Academy - 120 Hour TESOL Certificate
Barrington University, Mobile AL - Master of Business Administration
Luther College, Decorah, IA - Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Ed & History
Organizations
Animal Benefits Club - An Animal Sanctuary - Phoenix, AZ, USA 2015- 2019
Volunteer
●Help socialize abandoned cats and dogs.
●Help introduce cats and dogs to potential families.
●Give medicine, food, and water to cats and dogs.
●Clean up after cats and dogs.
●Transport cats and dogs to veterinary appointments.
●Provide animal foster care.
●Provide medical animal foster care and rehabilitation.
Northside Home Educators- Anthem, AZ, USA 2007- 2018
●Coordinated co-ops, classes, playgroups, parties, and parade participation.
●Taught an array of core & elective classes.
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