Program Director Community Action

Mahalia Arthur

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An experienced Program Director looking for a position where I can use my acquired skills and abilities in a progressive and challenging environment

Areas of Expertise

Excellent organizational skills • Time Management • Problem Solving • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Verbal Communication • Written Communication • Excellent customer service skills • Ability to learn new things rapidly and adapt to new environments • First AID/CPR Experience • Enthusiastic • Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations • Program Director Experience • Operations Experience • Management Experience • Pro Care

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Kid Network 2011–Present

Early Childhood Program Director

Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff assigned to Early Childhood and Preschool programs.

Ensure that each student will meet and exceed the Core Curriculum Content Standards, consistent with the mission, philosophy, values, and instructional goals of the district, and meeting all laws, codes, Board policies and regulations. Leadership of the program shall include: • Community planning process to enable the integrated and efficient provision of services to preschool students; • Coordinated use of Department of Human Services licensed child care providers within the community; • Arranging transportation services; • Ensuring class size requirements • Use of data to identify student and instructional needs

Coordinate the efficient use of Department of Human Services licensed day care providers within the community, avoiding duplication of services and programs available in the community.

Collect and analyze data regarding the performance and experiences of all students and other pertinent information affecting the design and implementation of services and programs, using the information to recommend new programs and modifications in existing programs. Share with staff the results of State and other assessments.

Coordinate opportunities for community leaders to provide advice and support to the early childhood programs.

Provide leadership and coordination in the development of early childhood curriculum and the implementation of instructional program, evaluating programs and services on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on early childhood learning and child growth and development.

Organize and implement a system for the evaluation and selection of equipment and instructional materials that are free of prejudice and stereotyping and designed to meet the Core Curriculum Content Standards, using staff identified criteria reflecting the needs of the programs

Supervise personnel assigned to ensure that all responsibilities are met and exceeded. Evaluate lesson plans and observe classes on a regular basis. Develop with individual staff members a Professional Improvement Plan (PIP).

EDUCATION

Child Development Associate Family Childcare Bilingual, Council for Professional Recognition, 2018-2021

Associate’s in Arts Degree Children & Families, Henry Ford Community College, August 2017

Bachelor’s Degree Elementary Education, Stillman College, May 2006

Teaching Accreditation, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Stillman College, May 2006

HONORS and AWARDS

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Henry Ford Community College, May 2017

The Detroit Thank You Award, City of Detroit, April 2016

Trailblazer for Transformation, Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance, January 2016

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