Cynthia Brown
Lead Teacher, Case Management, Behavorial Technician, Director.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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I have been awarded Leadership Awards and I am Phi Theta Kappa, Honors Society.
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Lead Teacher Headstart
Ada S. McKinley Community Services (Maggie Drummond) - Chicago, IL February 2020 to Present
Teach and ensure children ages 3 to 5 are kindergarten ready through Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. Responsible for the daily safety and education of preschool children. Responsible for continuous communication with parents concerning goals, resources and objectives geared towards changing lives and strengthening families as well as the community. Case Manager/ Director
Concierge Child and Day Care - Midlothian, IL
March 2015 to Present
Supervise staff, monitor programs, conduct weekly staff meetings, ensure all policies, guidelines and procedures are adhered to, maintain staff and company morale while ensuring the integrity of the company is upheld. Evaluate, monitor and assess programs and cases, resolve issues with the company.
Behavioral Health Technician and Director
Concierge - United States
March 2015 to February 2020
Assess, plan and facilitate programs for children with special needs Evaluate, assess, manage, organize goal oriented programs. Supervise staff and train new employees. Director/Teacher
Our Loving Arms - Chicago Heights, IL
March 2013 to March 2015
Responsible for the daily operations of daycare center while ensuring a safe and educational environment for young children, manage teaching staff, develop curricula in coordination with teachers, communicate with parents, and uphold the center's reputation. Role as teacher: Monitor all children under care while parents are at work. Ensures that children are safe. . Design craft projects and other creative activities for children to complete. Provides snacks and meals for children. Director/Teacher
Beginnings - Park Forest, IL
March 2011 to February 2015
Supervise and train new employees, maintain company morale and integrity. Duties also entailed cooking, driving, and educating and mainstreaming children with special needs. ranging from ages 5 -12 years. Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care. Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children. Help children keep good hygiene. Change the diapers of infants and toddlers. Organize activities or implement a curriculum that allow children to learn about the world and explore interests.
Education
Bachelor's in Behavorial Science
Ashford University - San Diego, CA
January 2016 to June 2017
Bachelor's in Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Phoenix, AZ
September 2015 to December 2016
Associate in Early childhood education
Ashworth University - Norcross, GA
March 2008 to June 2010
Bachelor's
Skills
• Mental health, case management skills coupled with excellent communication skills, active and effective listening skills, excellent work ethics
• Microsoft Word
• CPR
• Child Care
• Organizational Skills
• Teaching
• Experience with Children
• Classroom Management
• Toddler Care
• Program Design
• Curriculum Development
Certifications and Licenses
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
April 2002 to Present
High Honors
CDA
Level 5 Gateway
Present
Additional Information
Have case management and mental health experience working with children and adults with special needs. Worked for the Ludeman Center from 1999 to 2004.