TYMESHIA BEEKS

Rockville, MD *****

Phone: 562-***-****

E- mail: adzli9@r.postjobfree.com

United States Citizen Veterans Preference: Not Applicable

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Driven, motivated and talented educational practitioner and executive director possessing 20+ years of experience, serving child development organizations in two of the largest metropolitan districts in the United States. Consummate professional leader with proven experience in program operations, personnel management, quality assurance, data analytics, and compliance with all state and federal regulations for Federal Head Start and State Preschool, as well as K-12 education. Proficient program manager with a keen ability to curate and execute assessments, collect data, and report relevant demographics that will influence enrollment census and regulatory standards.

Compassionate and engaged educator, skilled in creating and implementing pedagogical interventions for students at all levels, with an emphasis on early childhood education and intervention for students with special needs. Dynamic trainer and consultant, supervising and evaluating 40+ current and aspiring teachers, ensuring that they receive the curriculum training and programmatic support to be successful in the classroom.

Engaged program coordinator who is adept at facilitating and managing professional relationships; including articulation agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with local and state agencies, and partnerships with school districts. Subject matter expert in implementation and execution of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Intervention (Screening & Referral), and inclusion in Head Start programs. Has assisted over 100+ students to obtain IEP’s throughout career, and has provided services to over 1,000 students throughout career lifetime. Seasoned transition coordination between Head Start and the K-12 school system, ensuring academic achievement and proficiency in emotional and psycho-social learning objectives. Effective at coordinating multidisciplinary services with a variety of practitioners to ensure student success and retention. Strategic thinker and resourceful problem solver who has led multiple cross-functional project teams to achieve critical objectives and accomplish organization requirements.

Relevant Skills: Classroom Administration, Data Management, Grants Writing and Reporting, Budgeting and Financial Management, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Oral and Written Communication, Recruitment, Onboarding, Training and Professional Development, Program Management and Leadership

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access) and SharePoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR

Learning Care Group (La Petite Academy) Washington, DC 02/2022-Present

Hours Per Week: 40 Type of Position: Full-Time, Education Sector

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Oversees a child development center serving children from ages birth to 5 years old. Manages all facility operations to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, as well as Covid-19 protocols for disease prevention. Informs parents and guardians of faculty enrollment, changes in staffing, and children’s advancement between age groups. Utilizes professional knowledge of child development principles to establish and maintain high-quality programming. Provided teachers with age and developmentally appropriate curriculums for their students. Ensures that the facility is able to obtain and maintain state and federal licensing for operation. Writes and implements policies for staff to adhere to, to ensure compliance.

BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Monitors the prescribed annual budget to ensure that all labor and operational costs are accounted for. Provides a written account of any budget variances, profits and losses, and consults regularly with accounting department to ensure that there are not any drastic losses. Maintains an appropriate census of students so that the average budget can be projected month over month and year over year, accounting for changes in seasons and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ensures salary parity based upon qualifications of teachers, assistant teachers, and staff members. Confirms that all parents are paying their bills in a timely fashion.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Directs and manages a full staff, consisting of an Assistant Director, School Education Manager, and 35 teaching staff. Engages in full life-cycle recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new staff. Conducts professional development for staff and teachers, maintaining oversight of metrics and outcomes, and taking corrective actions if necessary. Monitors education requirements and continuing education of staff, to ensure all staff members are completing the required continuing education units (CEU’s).

COMPLIANCE: Manage compliance by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Implement short- and long-term goals to ensure continued progress in enrollment, teacher preparation, and curriculum delivery. Implement and supports policies and procedures to maintain compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards. Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Monitor staff performance and the progress of all teaching methods. Conducts formal and informal walk-throughs to observe teaching methods and outcomes. Provide oversight to ensure that faculty and staff are adhering to the terms of the Individualized Education Plan for students with special needs and disabilities.

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Monitors the implementation of age-appropriate curriculums for students from birth to age 5. Write policies and procedures in compliance with the NAEYC. Communicate with faculty, staff and parents about safety protocols. Communicate with teachers about licensing requirements, and steps they must take to gain or maintain their license. Engage with parents and guardians of students to share information about pricing, processes, and protocols.

Education Consultant

Self-Employed Washington, DC 07/2019-12/2021

Hours Per Week: 40 Type of Position: Full-Time, Education Sector

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/CONSULTING: Established relationships with community providers to allow adult learners to obtain practical experience caring for children. Utilized expertise in child development to locate and secure organizations who were providing comprehensive, quality care to children in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Located and secured facilities for cohorts to gather and learn. Provided students with community-based resources to help families engage in advocacy and learning.

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Developed a robust, 15-week curriculum for adult learners who were looking to obtain their Child Development Association (CDA) certification, to become licensed as child development providers. Created informational materials and presentations, real-life examples and scenarios, and assignments for adult learners to complete. At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, all instruction switched to being on Zoom. Demonstrated proficiency with teaching and communicating on an online platform to ensure social distancing for adult learners.

TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION: Facilitated multiple cohorts of 20 to 30 adult learners in the Child Development Associate Credential program. Provided instructions in the area of children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Guided adult learners with principles and theories of children development through connect of hand-on experience in classroom and internship hours in the children development centers. Provided students with weekly assignments to assess their learning and comprehension of the material. Prepared students for the final assessment at the end of the course. Taught student developmental milestones for children, and how to incorporate these milestones into their daily routines. Trained students on how to conduct behavioral, emotional, and well-being assessments of children. Prepared students on how to construct age and developmentally-appropriate goals for children that were atypical and typically developing.

COMPLIANCE: Monitored the number of hours that each student completed, to ensure that they had met the requirements of the CDA credential. Collected, audited, and maintained student files to ensure that all adult learners had a comprehensive portfolio of their progress.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Fall Church Mclean Children's Center-Fall Church, VA 03/2020-07/2020

Hours Per Week: 40 Type of Position: Full-Time, Education Sector

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Oversaw transition in the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown. Collaborated with organizational leadership, including Board of Directors, to strategically impact operations of the school, and maintain the appropriate census. Communicated with faculty and staff to implement sanitation and social distancing procedures in light of the pandemic. Adhered to all state and federal mandates regarding masking protocols, as well as testing and isolation for exposure to Covid-19.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Monitored forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals. Oversaw a revenue of $4 million, budgeting and allocating resources to meet business targets. Applied for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan and for financial relief for the school. Maintained the finances of the organization to ensure that staff who were not receiving unemployment were still getting paid. Conducted outreach to parents to collect payments, to ensure that the organization was still gaining revenue. Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Coordinated and implemented effective training for over 27 early childhood professionals to improve curriculum and procedures. Ensured that all teachers and staff members were appropriately trained and licensed, and that they were completing any continuing education credits to maintain licensure. Communicated with staff to review rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Conducted formal and informal walk-throughs and observations to ensure that students were meeting their developmental and academic goals.

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Supervised writing of all grant applications and reviewed all content prior to submission to ensure accuracy and adherence to all grant guidelines. Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites, and print media to educate the public, including parents, guardians, students, and community members.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

National Children's Center-Washington, DC 02/2018-07/2019

Hours Per Week: 40 Type of Position: Full-Time, Education Sector

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Oversaw programmatic outcomes for an Early Head Start and state Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 enhancement program servicing 200+ students from ages birth to 5. Utilized subject matter expertise in psychosocial development to ensure that all curricula were age and developmentally appropriate, and that curricula would help students achieve prescribed milestones. Developed partnerships and formal Memorandums of Agreement with community partners to support for smooth transitions and expanded services for families and children. Partnered with various agencies and providers to provide education and enrichment to faculty and staff, as well as students and parents. Developed ongoing partnerships with Howard University, Georgetown University, Wolf Trap, University of Maryland, and Autism Speaks to educate and affirm faculty, staff, students and parents. Program was one of the highest scoring for nonprofit organizations, and teachers scored the highest for CLASS and Iters.

COMPLIANCE: Oversaw the compliance of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) grants (QIN Early Head Start -70 slots) and Pre-K 3&4 Enhancement and Expansion (48 slots) license regulations and Head Start Performance Standard for Early Learning Center & Early Intervention by servicing 200 children from birth to 5. Managed post-award services and oversaw state and federal grant awards for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Engaged in full lifecycle recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retention of 10 management and 67 line staff. Ensured that all staff were licensed and certified, and that they were completing the continuing education credits to maintain their credentials. Conducted routine, formal and informal walk-throughs and observations to assess curricula and classroom function, and to ensure that all students were on track. Conducted reflective supervision meetings with teachers to ensure that all standards were being met. Provided guidance and leadership to staff to emphasize the importance of the program achieving high standards of quality, internally and through public and private sector partnerships. Offered monthly trainings for professional development, as well as tuition assistance for faculty and staff to obtain higher education. Developed a partnership with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) allowing faculty and staff to obtain higher education credentials in the school building. Implemented organizational strategy for organization focused on change management, instructional quality, assessment, process improvement, performance management, team solutions, and teacher/ leadership development.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Managed budgets that included federal, state, local government, foundation and other non-federal funding sources. Maintained an appropriate census month-over-month and year-over-year, and conducted outreach to attract more students when census was low. Oversaw multi-million-dollar grants from federal Head Start, as well as state and regional benefactors.

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Ensured that all program policies and procedures were documented and distributed to all faculty and staff. Developed written strategic plans with goals, objectives, and processes for implementation. Disseminated information by using telephone, mail services, websites, and e- mail. Conducted grant writing projects for grants such as; Parent Cafe, Bainum Practice Grant, Quality Improvement Network Early Head Start, and Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion. Compiled metrics for grants and wrote a detailed, comprehensive narrative and strategic plan on how the school would be able to utilize the grant to benefit students with special needs and disabilities. Engaged in social media marketing to communicate with community members regarding the school functions. Engaged in platforms for professional development for educators, giving talks on a variety of educational and programmatic topics.

HEAD START DISABILITIES COORDINATOR

Options for Learning-South El Monte, CA 07/2007-02/2018

Hours Per Week: 40 Type of Position: Full-Time, Education Sector

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:

Developed program curriculum strategies to ensure full inclusion in the Head Start program for children with special needs. Conducted community assessments to ensure at least 10% of the Head Start program consisted of children with special needs. Maintained compliance with all Federal Head Start and Special Education guidelines. Conducted screenings and evaluated the need for additional assessments for children who would utilize Individualized Education Plans. Coordinated services with sixteen (16) districts with Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) agreements for special education services for children 2.8 to 5 years of age. Managed Head Start Disabilities Service Area for 39 classrooms and 18 home base sites. Partnered with 3 Early Intervention programs (Regional Centers) for inclusion services in Head Start program. Assisted with the transition between Head Start and the K-12 school system.

TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION: Served as an active trainer and subject matter expert for ongoing trainings for the Federal Head Start and State Preschool Education management team, teachers, associate teachers, and parent educators on special education laws (IDEA), services process, developmental milestones, implementation of Individual Education Plan (IEP)& Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), Intervention (Screening & Referral process), and inclusion in Head Start program. Conducted ongoing workshops for families of Federal Head Start and State Preschool on advocacy in special education for birth to 5 and kindergarten to high school system. Elucidated developmental milestones, and coached families on how to incorporate intervention strategies into their children's daily routines. Monitored the implementation of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) into the lesson plans.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Trained and supervised staff on how to teach, interact with, and provide support to students with special needs and disabilities. Led a team of Family Services Specialists prior to the start of each school year to ensure full enrollment in Head Start.

COMPLIANCE: Developed procedures and strategies to ensure compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Head Start Performance Standard. Developed recruitment plan and monitored enrollment of children with special needs in the Head Start program. Enrolled at minimum of 10% of total enrollment slots with children with special needs. Analyzed Community Assessment and Office of Head Start Program Information Report (PIR) data to assess progress and to develop or maintain improvement plans. Facilitated 3-year goals improvement plan and developed strategies to increase support for teachers, children with special needs and families.

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Conducted workshops on advocacy and outreach to community resources, inclusion and equity, how to understand an IEP, and what steps were necessary for implementation.

CAREER COUNSELOR

Long Beach Job Corp.-Long Beach, CA 08/2004-07/2007

Hours Per Week: 40 Type of Position: Full-Time, Education Sector

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Organized and conducted career counseling sessions in the Business Clerical and Computer Programming vocations. Assisted students with setting and establishing their goals and making progress towards those goals. Chaired and coordinated the Student Success Team (SST) in partnership with Education, Vocation, Career Transition Service. Referred students for additional counseling services through mental health, drug/alcohol counseling, and parenting classes. Conducted college fairs to assist students with having an opportunity to interact with admissions counselors.

COMPLIANCE: Ensured that Job Corps students had completed all aspects of their vocational training program, as well as completing their high school diploma or GED. Tracked, monitored, and reported students' progress in College, Vocation, GED, and High School program. Ensured that the appropriate percentage of students finished the program, in order to maintain compliance with the grants. Maintained the highest completion rate out of all of the vocational training counselors.

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Wrote and developed employment and educational plans for the students, assisting them with finishing their vocation and their schooling. Counselled the students on steps to take to apply for and be admitted to Associate’s Degree programs. Maintained detailed files on each student with case notes regarding their attendance, progress, compliance, educational accomplishments, and any awards or scholarships obtained.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Rossier Park School -Buena Park, CA 09/2002-05/2004

Hours Per Week: 40 Type of Position: Full-Time, Education Sector

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Provided programmatic and educational support in a nonpublic school for students with special needs who had been removed from their home district. Implemented Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to support students with special needs. Developed, supported, monitored and implemented and Individual Education Plan for students. Lead a team of 6 paraprofessionals. Provided ongoing professional development to each staff providing services to their 1:1 student. Conducted routine informal and formal observations of the paraprofessionals to ensure that students’ needs were being served, and that students were meeting their IEP goals.

INSTRUCTIONAL: Developed Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student to meet their current educational needs. Designed IEP goals and objective to support each process academically and emotionally. Individualized lesson plan to diversify the needs of each student in the classroom. Prepared yearly instructional outlines and related daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study and specifying objectives, activities and evaluative methods/instruments for both group and individual instructional programs. Taught students grades 1st to 6th by selecting, developing, adapting and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques utilizing available resources to provide academic achievement.: Developed Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student to meet their current educational needs. Designed IEP goals and objective to support each process academically and emotionally. Continuously evaluated individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluative methods/instruments

CASE MANAGEMENT: Managed case of 10 students with Moderate/Service disabilities. Coordinated multidisciplinary team such as; Counselor, Occupational, Physical, Behavioral, and Speech Therapy to ensure students' services were meeting the need each student and they were progressing in the program.

WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Developed and curated age appropriate lesson plans for students. Wrote and implemented curricula, taking into account the IEP’s and the unique learning styles of the students. Created assignments and activities that would help students demonstrate mastery of the classroom material.

INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER

Isabelle Patterson Child Development, Long Beach, CA 8/1995-5/2000

Hours Per Week: 40 Type of Position: Full-Time, Education Sector

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Provided comprehensive child development services to parents who were also students on campus. Monitored Co-Assistant Caregivers and trained them on protocols. Ensured that the classroom census stayed within the appropriate child-to-adult ratio. Completed all opening procedures and ensured that there was an appropriate amount of staff to monitor students.

INSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT: Assessed infants and toddlers on established early childhood developmental milestones, prepared regular progress reports for each child. Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files. Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance. Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning. Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for both typical and atypical children 6 months to 2 1/2 years of age. Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities. Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures. Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Mentored incoming new co-workers on center philosophy and development appropriate practice for infants and toddlers. Provided parents with on-going resources and strategies to support their children's developments. Provided resources and activities to support parents working with their children. Coordinated conference meetings with classroom parents and provided update their child's development through progress reports. Communication with families on regular basis through daily reports and direct personal communication to ensure that parents were informed of all new development or concerns regarding their child.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Provided ongoing training of newly hired infant/toddler co-teachers on center philosophy and classroom daily operations. Attended center weekly meetings and acted as a lead in demonstrating best practice in early childhood through role playing to address current classrooms' concerns.

EDUCATION

California State University, Long Beach 2014 Master of Arts: Early Childhood Education

California State University, Long Beach 2000

Bachelor of Arts: Political Science

California State University, Long Beach

Special Education Credential, 24 Units

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