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Frankfort, Ky

Determined students' individual needs and interests. Adapted teaching methods to meet student needs. Taught students socially acceptable behavior. Employed techniques such as behavior modification, positive reinforcement, phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition. Planned and conducted daily activities. Provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Maintained order in classroom. Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations. Assessed student learning and made necessary improvements. Created a classroom conducive to learning. Used software tools including: Creative Curriculum, Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Word Perfect, Photoshop Elements. Created and edited GTP Happenings (school newsletter) and distributed to parents and staff. Solicited and collected donations for the school. Participated in all extracurricular activities and events. Created and maintained documentation for annual classroom NAEYC accreditation. Invited by Director to be a participant in a grants development team.

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Ensured compliance with all ethical and regulatory standards. Developed and implemented compliance-related policies and procedures. Verified that all organization and external regulations were documented, implemented and communicated. Conducted internal audits to ensure that compliance procedures were followed. Designed improvements in communication, monitoring and enforcement of compliance standards. Revised and updated Policies and Procedures manual. Distributed written policies and procedures for compliance activities. Filed compliance reports with regulatory agencies. Determined and implemented the best compliance practices. Assessed impact of procedural changes. Managed and coordinated contract services to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. Managed and coordinated contract and licensing audits and site visits. Participated in development of annual budget as related to acquired and anticipated funding through contracts and grants. Coordinated, monitored and renewed affiliate agreements between CARP and its service providers. Assisted HR Director in gathering information necessary to track, complete and update staff credentials. Assisted with in-service trainings for community leaders, community based organizations (CBOs) and staff. Managed data and provided reports specific to departmental operations and goal planning according to priority and complied with deadlines. Provided technical assistance and consultations to the Executive, Administrative and Clinical departments.

Florida (Statewide)

Adapted instructional techniques according to age and skill levels of participants. Communicated behavioral observations and participants’ progress reports to students, ACF administrator and assigned judges. Established and maintained standards of behavior to create safe, orderly and effective environments for learning. Maintained inventory of instructional equipment, materials and aids. Maintained thorough student records to document attendance, participation and progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records. Assessed students' progress throughout sessions. Maintained records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback and performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records. Provided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence. Reviewed class materials with students by discussing text, developing problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Traveled to students' geographical areas to conduct sessions. ACF Mileposts, Inc. was contracted by the Florida state criminal justice system as a jail deferral program. Through this program, recidivism (repeat offenders) was reduced in the state.

South Florida

Assisted CBOs with program development and implementation, including: Writing the grant; needs assessments; negotiating with appropriations agency (e.g., Dept. of Education, United Way, etc.) for final award; creating an program action plans; consulting on the development of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, timelines, budget development, compliance and maintenance requirements; assisting with community resource development; and, establishing marketing plans. Supported various industries including: colleges, universities, community based organizations (CBOs), 501(c)3 non-profit agencies. Developed detailed requirements for documentation to assure grant compliance. Wrote descriptive copy. Edited and formatted changes to material prepared by other writers or personnel, as needed. Maintained records of work and revisions in both hard and soft copy. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills. Facilitated grant reviews with funding agency if requested by the grantee. Ensured timely delivery of documents. Reviewed and edited material for proper use of terminology, writing style, content, grammar, punctuation, clarity and layout. Prepared and coordinated presentations. Grants written and awarded: Palm Beach Community College (3), Lynn University (2), Children's Museum of Boca Raton (3), Jan McArt's Concert Series (1), JAY Outreach Ministries (bank deeded property). Also reviewed grant applications for Funds for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education, Dept. of Education, Washington, DC and helped develop RFP for Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Behavioral Sciences

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Psychology