Experienced ECED/Behavior Specialist

Tyra Fernandez

Douglasville, GA ***** +1-504-***-**** **************@*****.***

Professional Summary

I am an Experienced ECED/Behavior Specialist/ Office and Administrative Management professional. I have over 25 years experience in the Administrative Educational field and I have acquired the professional background, and exemplary skill set that have afforded me the ability to extend emotional, social, and academic support with a patience and ease that is undeniably one of my superpowers

Operating with an excellence to resource allocation, executing task with top notch efficiency and being able to maintain any number of diverse administrative functions ensure that I would be a progressive addition to your establishment.

Skills

Administrative Coordinator

Child Development and Psychology Expertise

Project Management

ECED

Office Management

Behavior Technician

Data Acquisition

Educational Nanny

Administrative Support

Educational and Academic Support

Staff training/development

Autism Support Specialist

Case Management

Behavior Management Techniques

Work History

ECED Educational Nanny, 09/2022 - 10/2024

Nurture Nannies – New Orleans, LA

Provided personalized care and learning support to students and families.

Created schedules and developed appropriate academic programs, unit and lesson plans to develop my students academically, socially, and emotionally while ensuring a healthy learning environment.

Worked with parents and students to develop and implement disciplinary programs that would promote positive behavior.

Developed games and activities geared toward the individual support needed to enhance students overall learning experience and ascend student progress.

Traveled with families to care for the child and maintain daily schedules to continue education.

Professional Educational Nanny, 09/2020 - 08/2022

Nurture Nannies – New Orleans, LA

Home schooled 3rd and 4th grade students.

Procured academic studies and lesson plans from accredited educational establishments (Orleans Parish Schools)

Created “at home” developmentally appropriate learning activities to enhance the overall hands on educational experience.

Administer required assessments and monitor individual academic levels to ensure and a course of learning geared toward individual students needs.

Overall created an Outstanding home-learning environment geared toward parent/student connection, growth, and extraordinary achievement.

Professional Nanny, 12/2015 - 08/2020

Nurture Nannies – New Orleans, LA

Monitored an agenda to maintain a healthy and proper sleeping, eating and learning schedule for the children I was caring for.

Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.

Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills and enhanced the learning experience.

Supported daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.

TOC Coordinator/Behavior Specialist, 07/2012 - 09/2014

Crescent City Schools – New Orleans, LA

Promoted good behavior by using positive reinforcement methods (such a Doug Lemov and PERMA techniques).

Counseled students and parents on methods to use at home in addition to during the school day that would promote positive behavior.

Created and implemented developmentally appropriate behavior plans that addressed a child's specific needs.

Maintained daily records of student's individual activities, behavior plans, and parent/teacher communications.

Worked to improve disciplinary practices based on data findings and student improvement.

Designed and recorded surveys to accurately determine developmental needs and strategies.

Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.

Teaching Assistant/Associate Teacher, 09/2008 - 06/2012

Firstline Schools – NEW ORLEANS, LA

Worked with lead teacher educating students by promoting physical, academic and social development.

Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and continuing education strategies.

Maintained well controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Assisted lead teacher in setting up and managing classroom and outdoor activities.

Used Direct Intervention to promote high Academic Reading and English Literature skills.

Administrative Coordinator, 08/2006 - 08/2008

Delgado Community College – New Orleans, LA

Collaborated with the Admissions and Financial Aid Departments to achieve expediated and well-organized systems for student enrollment.

Prepared detailed documents and reports in adherence to administrative processes.

Monitored and directed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.

Addressed questions and managed communications with students, staff members, and employees.

Interacted with students, staff members, and employees professionally by phone, email, or in-person to provide information and direct them to the proper departments.

Maintained up to eight (8) phone lines, answering questions and directing students and staff, and employees.

Overseeing proper paperwork and/or applicable content for students to successfully enroll in school.

Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized staff members.

Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both students and staff members.

Supervised and guided new employees on proper instructional procedures and responded quickly to questions, which improved understanding of job responsibilities.

Office Administrator, 01/2001 - 03/2003

Municipal Yacht Harbor – NEW ORLEANS, LA

Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records of harbor tenants and boat slips.

Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing calls and messages and greeting visitors.

Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports to keep the Harbor Master informed about office operations.

Supported all office staff with effective correspondence management, document coordination and customer relations.

Researched accounts and contracts in support of office accountant and upon completion executed due/past due notices to collect boat slip payments.

Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.

Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and proper direction to desired staff members.

Education

Office Management and Supervision

Seattle Central Community College - Seattle, WA

Business and Office Management.

Business Management

Phillips Junior College - New Orleans, La.

Studying the disciplines devoted to organizing, analyzing, and planning various types of business operations.

Early Childhood Education

Delgado Community College - New Orleans, LA

Building the skills to support children during their formative years.

Professional Development courses focused on promoting the social, cognitive, and emotional development of children in a wide range of areas.

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