Development Center Child

Shelia Cruthirds *adyutj@r.postjobfree.com * 910-***-****

Work Experience

Supervisory Program Specialist

Cook Child Development Center - Fort Bragg, NC

August 2010 to July 2016

•Served as a Child, Youth and School (CYS) Services Supervisory Program Specialist with responsibility for supervising a minimum of 8 ratios of children 0 - 5 (ex, 80 preschoolers) in a Child Development Center (Ages 0-5) or 6 ratios of children/youth (ex., 90 Youth) in a School-Age Program or Youth Center IAW all applicable regulations and standards.

•Worked in-ratio 50% of the time providing breaks for assigned staff, modeling appropriate behavior, and providing program oversight and accountability during all hours of program operation.

•Assisted Director with requests for recruitments utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions. Supervises and evaluates employees based on established performance standards as required. Ensures timely submission of personnel actions. Provides training for employees as required.

•Acted as Director in Director's absence up to 20% of the time. May work in additional CYS facilities for the purposes of providing management oversight for evening or weekend openings such as a Child Development Center Supervisory Program Specialist acting as the director of the Youth Center on a Saturday.

•Prepared work schedules to meet ratio and group size requirements. Monitors and analyzes adult/participant ratio sheets to ensure proper staffing. Ensures children/youth are appropriately supervised at all times.

•Tracked child enrollments/youth attendance to ensure maximum occupancy rate using prescribed staff/child head count sheets. Utilizes compensatory enrollment in all appropriate CYS programs based on CYMS enrollment data. Notifies supervisor of terminations from the program.

•Worked with trainer and supervisor to plan, coordinate, and implement activities and special events meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth.

•Participated in conferences with parents, program staff, and school representatives.

•Served as a member of the CYS Services Garrison Rapid Improvement Team as needed to ensure assigned area is following all statutory and regulatory requirements leading to DoD Certification and national accreditation.

•Assisted supervisor in developing program budget. Manages assigned program areas to budget. Recommended the procurement of supplies and equipment. Prepares work orders as necessary. Provided input for information papers and briefings upon request.

•Monitored food service program for assigned area ensuring compliance with all applicable Army and USDA food program policies and procedures to include proper meal components and portion sizes. Maintained food program records as required.

•May be required to perform health related practices as reasonable accommodation for children with disabilities.

•Received a Performance Cash Award from previous Director of $806 as a Room Program Lead from Bauguess Child Development Center August 2010-June 2011.

•Performed other duties as assigned.

Licensed Family Child Care Provider

Shelia's Little Angels - Fayetteville, NC May 1998 to August 2007

•Kept up-to-date records of children’s development, routines, and interests.

•Developed and monitored schedules to ensure that children had enough rest, physical activity, and playtime.

•Prepared and served meals.

•Assisted children, individually or in groups, with lesson projects and homework.

•Maintained excellent verbal and written communication with parents and guardians.

Operations Clerk

Pediatrics Clinic Fort Bragg - Fort Bragg, NC January 1998 to March 1998

•Responded to parents’ inquiries regarding their child's appointments for physical therapy.

•Directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.

•Handled the Forensic Psychiatrist's appointments specifically for court dates and investigations when she was needed for child abuse, homicide, or murder cases.

Awards

•Excellent Performance Rating along with Cash Award 2011

•Operations Clerk of the Year Award at Child Youth School Age Services in Heidelberg Germany 1996.

•Five Star State Licensed Family Child Care Home for 10 years 1998-2008

Education

Master’s degree in human Rights & Rule of Law

Regent University - Virginia

August 2021 to July 2023

Associate degree in early childhood education

Fayetteville Technical Community College - Fayetteville, NC

January 1998 to May 2005

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Fayetteville State University - Fayetteville, NC January 1988 to December 1991

Skills

•Case management (10+ years)

•DoD experience (10+ years)

•Military (10+ years)

•Curriculum Development (10+ years)

•Early Childhood Education (10+ years)

•Interpersonal (10+ years)

•Communication skills (10+ years)

•Leadership (10+ years)

Languages

• English – Fluent

Professional References

Lynetta Wells * adyutj@r.postjobfree.com * 910-***-**** * Friend of 47 years

Dianna Johnson * adyutj@r.postjobfree.com * 704-***-**** * Former Employer of Cook CDC

Marie Rodgers * adyutj@r.postjobfree.com * 919-***-**** * Relative (Aunt)

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