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Tessa Coluccio

Fort Huachuca

Summary

Polished Child Youth Program Assistant with an understanding of special needs, conditions, dietary restrictions and physical impairments. Effective performer knowledgeable in child and youth development principles. Highly energetic and patient with dynamic organizational and time management skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Child and Youth Program Assistant

New Beginnings Child Development Center
12.2023 - Current
  • Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices in youth engagement.
  • Developed engaging educational programs tailored to diverse youth needs.
  • Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
  • Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn, play, and grow in both indoor and outdoor settings.
  • Facilitated meetings between center and family needs.
  • CYS Employee of the month for July 2025.

Stay at Home Mom

Home
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Merchandise Sales Coordinator

Ulta Beauty Inc.
04.2017 - 12.2019
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services offered to customers.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time.
  • Coordinated with other departments to provide smooth execution of sales initiatives.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss challenges, successes and strategies.
  • Assisted sales team members in developing customer relationships, and building customer loyalty
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and improve customer service

Extended Day Counselor

Flagler County Schools
08.2013 - 03.2017
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Planned, coordinated, and conducted activities that meet physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on group and individual children and youth.
  • Helped prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provided program options for children with special requirements.

Youth Camp Counselor

Flagler County Schools
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
  • Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs.
  • Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for children requiring medical attention.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.

Education

- Early Childhood Education

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL

High School Diploma -

Flagler-Palm Coast High School
Palm Coast, FL
05.2016

Skills

  • Performance Evaluation
  • Staff Management
  • Sales Tactics
  • Business Development
  • Educational Activities
  • Activity Implementation
  • Emotional Support
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Program Evaluation and Improvements
  • Resource Coordination
  • Youth Advocacy
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Early Childhood Education

Timeline

Child and Youth Program Assistant

New Beginnings Child Development Center
12.2023 - Current

Stay at Home Mom

Home
01.2020 - 12.2023

Merchandise Sales Coordinator

Ulta Beauty Inc.
04.2017 - 12.2019

Youth Camp Counselor

Flagler County Schools
06.2014 - 08.2016

Extended Day Counselor

Flagler County Schools
08.2013 - 03.2017

- Early Childhood Education

Daytona State College

High School Diploma -

Flagler-Palm Coast High School
Tessa Coluccio