Maria Bryant
San Antonio, Texas 78254
************@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a Supervisory Educational Technician position to serve as a management team member, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Child Development facility, Military and Family Services Flight, 502 Force Support Squadron.
Standards
National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Youth Program Operating Instructions (OI) AFI 34-701
USDA Guidelines
U.S. Playground Safety Standards
Education
Texas A & M University-San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Bachelor of Applied Science Interdisciplinary Emphasis, July 2012
San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas
Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood, December 2007
Child Development Credential (CDA) and DoD Child Care PACT Modules.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Summary of Capabilities, Work Experience and Knowledge
Knowledge of age appropriate curriculum, and activities that stimulate and sustain the interest of children. Contributing to their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards. Knowledge of mandates according to AFI 34-701. Ability to establish rapport and interact with parents. Knowledge and skill in developing specific programs for children who have individual needs. Knowledge of child abuse reporting procedures. Ability to react appropriately and quickly in emergencies. Ability to create checklists to maintain safe, healthy environment for children. Knowledge of center policies, procedures, and mandates. Knowledge of procedures in reporting maintenance problems. Skilled in planning, documenting work schedules, and keeping ratios in balance.
Employment History
Kelly Field Child Development Center, San Antonio, Texas, July 2007-present
Program Supervisory Technician
Provided specific guidance, advice, training and assistance to two other staff members through weekly meeting and role modeling. Provided team members with a weekly planned detailed, quantitative, and quality classroom lesson plan that meets NAEYC standards. Ensured evaluations are maintained on each child. Notified staff of needed changes to policies or procedures, parent involvement and training requirements. Observed and evaluated assigned classrooms on a daily basis. Maintained individualize children’s portfolios daily. Revamped and revitalized infant program portfolio daily. Reviewed program activities for appropriateness and effectiveness. Recommended adjustments to accommodate the needs of individual children with special needs and learning disabilities. Ensured caregivers observe, evaluate and provide assurance to children in distress, and directs children toward positive behavior daily. Assisted other classrooms with meeting AFI134-144 paragraph 14.19.9 consisting of labeling materials on shelves with both the pictures and words. Inspected and identified findings and provided corrective actions to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children. Assisted management: Being reactive in emergencies such as unexpected absences of fellow coworkers, by modifying work schedules and keeping ratios in balance. Inspected room for health, fire and safety hazards on a daily basis. Ensured caregivers implement child abuse procedures, and observe daily upon arrival for signs of abuse or illness. Designated dangerous areas off-limits to children. Established monthly fire evacuation awareness drills for classroom. Reported hazards/problems to management. Adjusted classroom schedule when staff calls in sick to ensure staff/child ratio are in balance.
Program Technician, July 2002-January 2007
Assisted supervisor in updating children’s individual portfolio. Assisted with implementing detailed and quality lesson plan. Assisted with program portfolio.
Honors and Awards
Awarded the 502d Force Support Squadron Certificate of Recognition for the third and fourth quarter in 2016.
Dean list, San Antonio College, 2009-2010