Sylvia Alston

Assistant Director at Martha's Table
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Temple Hills, Maryland, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director
      • Mar 2019 - Present

    • Assistant Director
      • Mar 2019 - Present

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Education Coordinator
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      Provide overall management and supervision of one or more programs. Ensure the teaching team provides asafe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectualdevelopment. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelinesestablished by Bright Horizons and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting thephysical demands of the position. Supervise the team while providing leadership, direction and training forstaff. Curriculum• Supervise and lead team in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflectsobservations and assessments of individual children and goals jointly developed with families.• Ensure staff designs an environment that responds to children's individual developmental levels,physical and emotional needs and current interests by consulting appropriate Bright Horizons’resources (i.e., Environmental Checklist).• Train and provide feedback to staff on the variety and developmental appropriateness of materials andactivities offered. Ensure choices, foster social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve,question and experiment. Demonstrate respect for diversity by providing anti-bias, non-sexist language, images and experienceswhich reflect both location and global communities.• Supervise team in planning a daily schedule which provides a balance of activities: quiet/active,indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.• Ensure teachers provide child-oriented, self-initiated activities while limiting group staff-initiatedactivities.• Ensure teachers provide more than one option for group activity and maintain flexibility in changingplanned activities, according to children's interests.• Train and supervise teachers as they document children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes,documentation panels and/or portfolios. Show less

    • Education Program Coordinator
      • Jul 2012 - Present

      Provide overall management and supervision of one or more programs. Ensure the teaching team provides asafe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectualdevelopment. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelinesestablished by Bright Horizons and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).Incorporate Bright Horizon’s mission, culture, goals, values (HEART Principles), philosophies, policies, anddevelopment of an inclusive environment. Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting thephysical demands of the position. Supervise the team while providing leadership, direction and training forstaff. Show less

    • Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
      • Jul 2012 - Sep 2015

      As a Pre-Kindergarten teacher I am responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate pre-kindergarten program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Administrator
      • May 2010 - Jan 2012

      As a Personal Assistant, Office Manager, and Administrative Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Salon 2020 and The Garrett Group, I assist the CEO in the daily execution of work in the home and office; ensuring responsibilities meet personal and professional deadlines. To meet these demands, I performed a wide array of administrative functions that required resourceful thinking, time management, and multitasking. I provided office automation advice, guidance, and assistance to staff. Also, I provided general office support to include screening calls and visitors, responding to request for information or assistance, controlling correspondence, and maintaining office supplies and equipment. Show less

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teacher Assistant
      • Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

      Assist in the educational and social development of students, Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress. Assist in the educational and social development of students, Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.

Education

  • Walden University
    M.S. Early Childhood Studies - Admin, Mgmt and Leadership, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    2016 - 2018
  • University of Phoenix
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
    2012 - 2015
  • University of Phoenix
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • University of Phoenix
    Associate of Arts (A.A.), Psychology
    2010 - 2012
  • University of Phoenix
    Associate of Arts - AA, Psychology

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