Wendy Dedios
PSC 473 BOX 2129
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. More than five years of records and document management support. Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Leader and Assistant Training and Curriculum Specialist with over six years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Training and Curriculum Specialist NAF-3
NSA Child and Youth Programs
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinates with CYP Directors to establish training plans and schedule for professional training. Ensures CYP training opportunities includes management, support, and direct care professionals.
- Knowledge of inclusion process.
- Knowledge in reporting child abuse and coordinates with Family Advocacy Program (FAP).
- Ensures completion and documentation of required training.
- Prepares documentation for future inspection, including The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council on Accreditation, and CNIC.
- Gathered information and knowledge about local colleges, universities, and professional organizations and advised employees about continuing avenues of professional development.
- Reviews lesson plans and offers suggestions.
- Offered ideas about programming for School Age Staff, including community involvement for youth.
- Independently managed CYP program if directors were not outsight.
- Knowledge in accessing BGCA website and teaching staff how to use it to create programming, including 4-H.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
- Conducted purchasing of age-appropriate toys, equipment, and other classroom materials worth 10,000 dollars quarterly and yearly.
- Conducts observations in program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess employee competency and direct training needs for individuals. Documents and provides feedback to employees and supervisors.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems together with the CYP director.
- Executes the DoD Standardized Module Training Program, provides initial orientation, ongoing annual training and ensures training is available to support career progression.
- Knowledge of EEO policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP employees.
- Observed and recorded educational technicians' methods to suggest improvements and to help increase children's interest areas.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
CYP Program Leader CY-02
NSA Child and Youth Programs
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Creates and plans daily, weekly, and monthly staff schedules.
- Review Lesson Plan.
- Develops strategies to support children with special needs.
- Create a layout for Weekly Curriculum CDC and SAC.
- Delegates staff to organize and prepare children's environment.
- Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
- Communicates frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.
- Identify and respond to any emergency.
- Choose the optimum curriculum for each class and devise creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance every child's overall development and growth.
- Assists CY Program Assistants with assessment tasks when needed.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategically redesigning program processes and methods.
- Assists the T&C Specialist with recording observations and charts progress of team members' on-the-job skills.
- Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. .
Navy CYP Educational Assistant
Child and Youth Programs
10.2020 - 02.2021
Navy CYP Program Assistant
Child and Youth Programs
11.2017 - 06.2020
Navy CYP Program Assistant
Child and Youth Programs
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants to comply with Department of Defense (DOD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.
- Inventories equipment regularly and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
- Assists Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialists in helping lower-level CY Program Assistants translate professional development training into practice by mentoring, guiding, and role-modeling
- Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns
- Observe program participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and report as directed.
- Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques as provided by supervisors
- Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules
- Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills
- Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data and participates in conferences with parents and employees.
- Prepare and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements; Recommend to T&C Specialist and CY Program Assistants changes and adjustments to activities and plans where necessary to meet unusual situations.
- Program operation and Related Skills: Assist in achieving and maintaining a high standard of DOD certification and National Accreditation where applicable.
- Add daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals, and medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Creates a safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in the classroom.
- Partnered with a teacher to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Keep classrooms clean, neat, and sanitized adequately for student health and efficiency.
- Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support the teacher's lesson delivery.
- Interact professionally with colleagues, parents, and local installation command personnel.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
COSTUMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Navy Exchange
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted customers with setting appointments, shipping, and special-order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up at other locations.
- Provides direct customer support to internal and external customers in a fast-paced environment
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies in resolving concerns.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Golden ABC
02.2007 - 07.2008
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Achieved recognition from senior management for contribution to store success, including managing sales, employees, and operations to foster optimal performance.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Childhood Development
Central Texas College
08.2023
Diploma - Medical Transcription
Blackstone Career Institute
09.2015
Diploma - Computer Secretarial
Asian Institute of Computer Studies
01.2005
Skills
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Navy Standardized Module Training
- Certified First Aid/CPR/AE Instructor
- Certified Professional Development Specialist (PDS)
- Certified School and Community Playground Inspector
- Certified Playground Supervisor
- Certified Food and Beverage Safety Supervisor
- Curriculum Development
- Social emotional development and integration
- Creative student engagement
- Student and parent relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and presentations
Affiliations
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
References
Ann Leach
ann.m.leach4.naf@us.navy.mil
Keith Dalton
keith.a.dalton6.naf@us.navy.mil
Hazel Maher
Hazel.m.maher.naf@us.navy.mil
Timeline
Assistant Training and Curriculum Specialist NAF-3
NSA Child and Youth Programs
05.2022 - 04.2023
CYP Program Leader CY-02
NSA Child and Youth Programs
02.2021 - 05.2022
Navy CYP Educational Assistant
Child and Youth Programs
10.2020 - 02.2021
Navy CYP Program Assistant
Child and Youth Programs
11.2017 - 06.2020
Navy CYP Program Assistant
Child and Youth Programs
11.2016 - 08.2017
COSTUMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Navy Exchange
10.2013 - 07.2014
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Golden ABC
02.2007 - 07.2008
Associate of Science - Childhood Development
Central Texas College
Diploma - Medical Transcription
Blackstone Career Institute
Diploma - Computer Secretarial
Asian Institute of Computer Studies
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