Crystal Marie Hernandez
CYP Leader
FPO
Summary
Dynamic CYP Leader with extensive experience at Morale Welfare and Recreation, adept at fostering cooperative play and enhancing developmental milestones. Proven leadership in training staff and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Skilled in communication and organization, successfully implementing engaging curriculum that promote lifelong well-being and community engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
CYP Leader
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitates age appropriate activities that strengthen gross - and fine-motor skills, foster cooperative play, and build self-regulation - aligning with NAEYC best practices and CDC curriculum.
- Supports MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation) special events, volunteering for weekend fairs, family nights, and holiday programs to strengthen community engagement.
- Adapts quickly to other age groups (infants, pretoddlers, toddlers and preschool) when staffing needs maintaining continuity of care across the center.
- Monitors and trains new staff, demonstrating classroom management techniques, lesson-plan documentation, and emergency procedures, accelerating onboarding.
- Model and reinforce safety, fitness, and nutrition habits, leading daily movement breaks, healthy snack discussions, and classroom cleanliness routines that promote life long well being.
- Collects and maintains attendance logs, incident reports and developmental- milestone data with 100% accuracy, ensuring compliance with DOD and state childcare regulation.
CYP Program Assistant
Morale Welfare & Recreation (MWR)
08.2015 - 02.2023
- Assisted in maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all program participants.
- Coordinated special events, field trips, and activities that enriched children''s overall experience within the program setting.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, enhancing abilities as a CYP Program Assistant.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive support services tailored to each child''s needs.
- Prepared learning materials ahead of time to ensure smooth transitions between activities and optimal use of instructional time.
- Supported the program''s goals by maintaining a consistent presence within the classroom and providing necessary assistance to participants as needed.
- Enhanced CYP program quality by developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
Education
Child Development Associate (CDA) -
National Credentialing Program
04.2001 -
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Kaplan College
San Diego, Ca 04.2001 -
Skills
Interpersonal Skills:
CYP leaders needs to build rapport with children, parents and staff This includes active listening, empathy and the ability to communicate effectively in various situation
Leadership and Mentoring:
CYP leaders are responsible for supervising and mentoring staff, so they need strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate, delegate, and provide constructive feedback
Communication Skills:
Effective communication, both written and verbal, is the essential for interacting with staff, parents and the children we serve
Compliance and Safety:
CYP leaders need to be aware of and adhere to relevant laws, policies, and regulations, including those related to child safety and well-being
Training and Instruction:
The ability to effectively train staff on various topics, including Child Abuse Prevention and the recognition of childhood illnesses, is important
Organizational Skills:
CYP leader must be able to plan, implement, and evaluate programs, manage schedules, and track progress
Certification
CPR Certification
Additional Information
Participated in the ETP program since 2017. Started working in Rota, Spain Aug 2015 - Oct 2017. Transferred to Gulfport, Ms Nov 2017 - Oct 2020. Transferred to San Diego, Ca Jan 2021 - June 2022. Currently here in Yokosuka, Japan Sept 2022 - Current.
Timeline
CPR Certification
04-2025
CYP Leader
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
03.2023 - Current
Modules VLS
10-2017
CYP Program Assistant
Morale Welfare & Recreation (MWR)
08.2015 - 02.2023
Child Development Associate (CDA) -
National Credentialing Program
04.2001 -
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Kaplan College
04.2001 -
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