Sara Castañeda
Apt ***
Seattle WA 98146
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Skills Summary o Manager with extensive experience in family programming and community development
o Ability to align multiple programs with national and state quality and safety standards
o Deep understanding of systems management and team building
o Skilled team builder with extensive training in change management and cultural competency
o Strong experience with immigrant and vulnerable populations
Employment Program Supervisor, Childcare and Community Programs – Downtown Seattle YMCA 2007 – 2010
o Increased enrollment and strengthened the financial position of the childcare program and Community Learning Center at Bailey Gatzert School
o Partnered with local partners to enhance program quality. Partners include Seattle University, Windermere Foundation, University of Washington, Seattle Central Community College, Washington Mutual and Schools Out Washington, King Street Family Shelter
o Developer of Urban Day Camp summer curriculum
o Supervised annual budget of $170K
o Invited to participate in Diversity and Inclusion Workshops
Program Coordinator CLC –
Bailey Gatzert - Downtown Seattle YMCA 2005-2007
o Progressively increased the participation levels of the Community Learning Center
o Produced 25 family events per year
o Provided liaison between SPS staff and Downtown Branch
o Coordinated academic support program for 90 at-risk children
o Facilitator for Money Strong Families in English and Spanish
o Supervised annual budget of $85K
Family Partnership Specialist – Seattle Public Schools – Bailey Gatzert School 2004-2007
o Develop community partnerships for family support at-risk school
o Identify and support parents to provide academic support in the home
o Develop strategies with families for stronger attendance, homework completion and monthly budgeting support
o Provided critical crisis intervention for school community families
o Facilitated bilingual positive parenting classes
Preparation for New role
o 5 years of professional family support experience with proven record of program excellence
o Member of Branch PWY Leadership Team – 2009 Association Record $510K
o Fluent in English and Spanish
o Childcare Development Associate – in progress
o Certified Facilitator for Positive Discipline for Parents