Experience

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Director

  • May 2023 - Present

• Assistant Early Childhood Education Director

  • Sep 2022 - May 2023

  Responsible for overseeing and planning for the Continued Education summer program, Continued Education program, and all no-school and snow days. Supervise 10-15 staff, including writing 60-day reviews, and performance plans, and holding weekly and bi-weekly meetings will all staff. Create a staff monthly schedule to include all Continued Education and Clubhouse Preschool Staff, following licensing requirements. Lead discipline and guidance for youth having behavioral challenges and assist with the creation and implementation of youth success plans. Show less

• Continued Education Director

  • Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

  Implemented the five key elements of positive youth development with daily interactions with youth as well as employees. Supervised and reviewed the Continued Education curriculum, as well as oversee the Continued Education Program. Engaged with parents daily on youth behaviors, and Club events and supervised and scheduled 10-14 staff.



Prairie Five Head Start

• Preschool Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Lead a half-day three-year-old preschool classroom. Taught both large group and small group activities and observe children’s progress toward School Readiness Goals. Documented students’ progress using TSG and ChildPlus. Held Parent-Teacher conferences and interacted with parents daily to provide a safe and positive environment for all students and families.

• Early Head Start Home Visitor

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  Involved families directly in the educational development of their children through in-home activities. Provided health and nutritional education and assist with promoting parents' sense of accomplishment and self-worth. Documented children’s developmental stages on TSG and log each home visit in ChildPlus in compliance with state standards and program performance standards.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Assisted in a three-year-old preschool classroom. Aided in smooth transitions throughout the day and conducted preparation for each class. Taught a small group activity every day and was able to fill in for the lead teacher if necessary. Helped observe children’s progress toward School Readiness Goals by writing detailed documentation based on the TSG objectives.



DeNovo Genetics

• Calf Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Hired to start up and manage an IVF and aspiration facility for DeSu Holsteins and ABS Global’s company, DeNovo Genetics. Aided with the overall care of IVF donors and all synchronization shots. Managed multiple calf facilities and specialized in calf treatments and managed calf records. Hired to start up and manage an IVF and aspiration facility for DeSu Holsteins and ABS Global’s company, DeNovo Genetics. Aided with the overall care of IVF donors and all synchronization shots. Managed multiple calf facilities and specialized in calf treatments and managed calf records.



SDSU Dairy Research and Training Facility

• Farm Hand

  • Aug 2015 - May 2019

  Milked, and assisted in herd health on a 140-cow dairy. Aided with calf nutritional research projects. Detected and treated mastitis. Developed communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills. Trained and supervised numerous student employees.

• Student Manager

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Focused on management practices, scheduling, and communication skills with management and employees.