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Melody Washington

Walnut Creek

Summary

As an Innovative, collaborative, and talented PROGRAM DIRECTOR I am committed to bringing my progressive vision, experience, and passion to lead community and non-profit youth development programs and services. Respected as a team leader, I bring my ability to inspire collaboration and confidence at all levels. Recognized for my focused communication skills and innate ability to effectively evaluate needs, I strive to deliver creative and appropriate youth activities. With the extraordinary capacity to multitask and manage competing priorities with ease, I enjoy the challenge of creating innovative youth programming while achieving organizational objectives.

Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.

Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Expanded Learning

Urban Montessori Charter School
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead the organization’s efforts to provide high-quality expanded programming for our school beyond the traditional school day. Working closely with the Head of School and the Operations team, I am responsible for expanding the regular school day curriculum into the expanded day and year; including aligning systems and operations, along with required fiscal compliance
  • Connect programming for our school beyond the traditional school day
  • Work closely with staff and the Head of School to develop and implement strategies for all students to reach success
  • Work with staff and community to create strong family involvement
  • Develop staff capacity to reinforce school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom and lesson plans
  • Communicate effectively and maintain strong, meaningful, and caring relationships with students, families, and colleagues
  • Assist in the design and implementation of extended literacy and math curricula and other expanded learning opportunities
  • Maintain the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection
  • Work collaboratively with instructional and operations teams
  • Use the detailed data analysis of student and staff performance, along with researched-based tools to: evaluate program implementation and program quality; identify areas for program enhancement, inform plans for program improvement
  • Supervises and evaluates all ELO-P programs
  • Hire, support, supervise and provide professional development for staff
  • Plan and implement curriculum and schedule for out-of-school programs
  • Implement and manage attendance reporting and fee collection
  • Complete compliance reporting
  • Identify students who are academically at-risk and initiate effective intervention strategies
  • Seek out grant opportunities for enrichment resources
  • Represent UMCS in advocacy groups and forums regarding ELO-P & Summer learning
  • Develop relationships with external partners, including foundations, community organizations & CDE

Program Manager

THE RICHMOND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provide leadership and oversight of the entire functioning of the after-school program in accordance to San Francisco Unified School District and organizational models while collaborating with other on-site after school providers, parents, PTA/O and school day staff. Implement and design a program that reflects the model of well-structured, low-ratio, place/project-based learning, intentional staff training, family economic and mental health support. Work in collaboration with other Program Mangers to create and implement a safe and effective after-school
  • Plan, design, support implementation, and evaluate the school year’s program.
  • Serve as administrative contact for principals, regarding fundraising, budgeting, invoices, and collaborations
  • Responsible for working with staff to plan, develop, and implement curriculum in direct collaboration with the Program Director.
  • Maintain current level of programming at site while actively seeking new offerings.
  • Provide employment life cycle (hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline) for Assistant Program Manager and Activity Leaders at the site.
  • Provide feedback and support for line staff through monthly formal one-on-one meetings, casual conversations, coaching, recognition, and advocacy with the Program Director.
  • Assist the Program Director in creating and adjusting program budgets with input from program staff.
  • Ensure that monthly attendance for the after school program is reported in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with Middle and High School programs of the agency to maintain consistent identity and supports for youth and families.

Director of Before and After School Programs

WAGNER RANCH ELEMENTARY
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Organize and supervise three distance and hybrid learning cohorts. Ensure students have the technology and assistance they need for distance learning and asynchronous work Maintain Covid protocol for student and staff safety. Create enrichment activities for program coordinators to facilitate. Hire, train, manage and supervise program coordinators and assistant director. Manage student schedules, billing, and timesheets.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the successful operations of the childcare facility including Administration, Program Content, Staff Development, Safety, and Professional Deportment.
  • I. ADMINISTRATION
  • A. Consult with Parents’ Club Liaison is required in the case of actions at the Assistant Director level. The Director has full discretion at the multiple levels of Coordinators and Assistants.
  • B. Maintain files of established policies, procedures, and methods of operation for parents and staff, and makes them available on request.
  • C. Establish open and frequent communication with parents, Principal, and Parents’ Club Liaison
  • D. Supervises all staff, and maintains and updates a list of staff substitutes
  • E. Supervises the purchasing of food and snack supplies, coordinating volunteer parents and staff to obtain these supplies in a cost efficient manner.
  • F. Communicates with school staff and individual teachers so that significant information concerning program and students needs and attendance can be shared, and to ensure conformance with district and school rules and procedures.
  • G. Prepares monthly article for the newsletter to disseminate news of needs, schedules, acknowledge donations, and publicize coming events.
  • II. PROGRAM
  • A. Supervises a nurturing program of varied, balanced activities appropriate and sensitive to the range of student’s ages and needs.
  • B. Facilitates cooperative student interactions and social and academic growth.
  • III. STAFF DEVELOPMENT:
  • A. Trains, assigns, and supervises staff, evaluating and communicating effectiveness of performance.
  • IV. SAFETY:
  • A. Maintains accurate and current records of emergency information and liability release forms.
  • B. Familiarizes staff with school earthquake, fire, and first-aid procedures and policies.
  • C. Conducts periodic earthquake and fire drills to train staff.
  • D. Secures and maintains adequate first aid and emergency supplies.

Director of Extended Care Program

SCHOOL OF THE MADELEINE
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Expanding on my previous experience and have been able to build a successful and thriving program through leadership, collaboration, vision and commitment to the education of youth. During my 5 years I increased revenue by 25%. Currently I:
  • Lead and develop an outstanding after school program for over 100 students.
  • Provide direction and mentoring to approximately nine Extended Care assistants and coordinate work schedules and daily assignments.
  • Work directly with the school administration around policies and procedures.
  • Work with diocesan/district leadership to lead professional development for other Extended Care Directors in the diocese/district.
  • Provide on-going and professional parent communication as it relates to activities, student dynamics and updates of events.
  • Collaborate with the school's Exceptional Learner Program to provide behavioral and academic support.
  • Track daily attendance of students using Sandbox online services.
  • Manage, execute and follow-up on the monthly billing of services to the families.
  • Coordinate scheduling and logistics of the enrichment programs offered by 3rd party providers.
  • Plan and order supplies in conjunction with the school for daily activities, snack and recreation.
  • Remain on site until all children are picked-up and the facilities are secure and clean.

Operations Supervisor

HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Y.E.P.
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Provided general supervision, support and monitoring of Youth Enrichment Program personnel according to district policies while increasing attendance by 60%. While there I:
  • Built cooperative working relationships with school administrators and departmental employees.
  • Created a summer curriculum program for middle school students.
  • Trained and evaluated the performance of assigned staff, interviewed, selected and evaluated employees and recommended transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions procedures and objectives; process formal and informal grievances.
  • Monitored site budgets and expenditures and approved requisitions for supplies and services.
  • Ensured grant objectives were met and maintained compliance of grant, state, and district requirements.
  • Acted as primary liaison with the program evaluators, ensuring that they had access to sites and data and linking their work with the program evaluator.
  • Facilitated monthly meetings and retreats.

After School Program Coordinator

BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Created and oversaw a comprehensive school-based after school program and its staff while increasing attendance by 30%. During this time I also created an environment that resulted in a significant decrease in disciplinary issues. The program included three primary components: Academics, Enrichment, and Physical Activity.
  • Facilitated/led a team of after-school program staff to ensure positive learning environment and program best practices and Monitor and approve staff timesheets and invoices.
  • Maintained compliance of the After School Education and Safety Grant.
  • Worked with BACR Manager, Principal and Teachers to design programs that support the school site’s goals for student development and academic achievement. Align activities with the regular school day
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the program to ensure compliance
  • Assured safety and supervision of children at all times
  • Carried out HR procedures for staff recruitment, screening, hiring, and termination
  • Coached, supervised, and provided professional development for program staff
  • Designed and implemented a meaningful program that met the needs of the participants.
  • Developed and maintained a schedule of standards aligned academic, physical and enrichment activities
  • Oversaw budget and expenditure tracking

After School Program and Volunteer Coordinator

CONTRA COSTA INTERFAITH HOUSING
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Developed and coordinated two of the first ever successful after school programs at affordable housing sites for students ages four to fourteen, providing individualized academic assistance and enrichment programming to the youth in the housing community. Recruited, vetted, and coordinated volunteers.
  • Designed and implemented all programming and curriculum for after school and summer
  • Administered academic assessment to all students and created individualized academic plans for bringing students to grade level
  • Recruited volunteers and organizational members through community outreach

Program Coordinator

L. A. CONSERVATION CORPS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Coordinated the successful, high quality after school programming with 100% daily attendance for four middle schools focused on providing 125-280 youth with meaningful educational enrichment programming in the LAUSD school venue. Mobilized school personnel, community members, site supervisors, and program leaders in the development and implementation of a high-quality educational enrichment program at each site.
  • Monitored and evaluated work performance of staff, providing goal setting and strong management and support for academic enrichment programs delivered by Program Leaders.
  • Recruited, motivated, mentored, counseled and disciplined Program Leaders and Site Supervisors in an effort to model, teach, encourage, and maintain superior work habits and develop the educational and professional skills amongst all Program Leaders.
  • Managed budgets between $125k-$250k of the four after school programs
  • Maintained compliance of the After School Education and Safety Grant.

Program Director/Events Coordinator

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SOUTH BAY
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Planned, implemented, and facilitated all programming and events for the club including directing special events and member recruitment. Assisted the Area Director in the daily operations of the club including the creation and enforcement of policies and procedures, staff reviews, and the facilitation of the parent volunteer committee. Provided managerial leadership to a staff of twenty with responsibility for the recruitment and performance monitoring of volunteer, work experience staff, and mentors.
  • Led the planning and execution of special events including a National Kids Day event in addition to major mall grand opening, fundraisers, and holiday events.
  • Wrote and received a $2,000 grant to launch a digital photography program at the club.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Arts

University of California
Berkeley, CA

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Salesforce
  • Mac OS
  • Quickbooks
  • Sandbox
  • People management
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Team management
  • Program management

Certification

  • Sr. Certified Trainer - California School Age Consortium
  • Non Profit Management Certification (In progress) - Cal State East Bay

Timeline

Director of Expanded Learning

Urban Montessori Charter School
05.2022 - Current

Program Manager

THE RICHMOND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
08.2021 - 05.2022

Director of Before and After School Programs

WAGNER RANCH ELEMENTARY
01.2021 - 06.2021

Director of Extended Care Program

SCHOOL OF THE MADELEINE
01.2015 - 01.2020

Operations Supervisor

HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Y.E.P.
01.2014 - 01.2015

After School Program Coordinator

BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES
01.2012 - 01.2013

After School Program and Volunteer Coordinator

CONTRA COSTA INTERFAITH HOUSING
01.2010 - 01.2011

Program Coordinator

L. A. CONSERVATION CORPS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
01.2005 - 01.2010

Program Director/Events Coordinator

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SOUTH BAY
01.2001 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Arts

University of California

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