Lizandra H Rivera

1076 Pilgrim Parkway

Elm Grove, WI 53122
910-467-3503
josmichlizy@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
A bilingual educator seeking new opportunities to work with a company that will
appreciate my passion to work with children and their families in a leadership role.
I love teaching and learning new things. My 17 years of experience working with
children and in supervisory roles have allowed me to acquire and use diverse skills
and abilities to meet and serve the children in my care, their families, and the
community.
WORK EXPERIENCE
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
01/2013
School Age and Day Camp Director
Responsible for the daily administration of the School Age and Day Camp
programs and their activities at the various sites.
Supervise and guide the School Age and Day Camp staff to ensure that child
development occurs in a safe and healthy environment.
Hire, onboard, train, manage, and evaluate School Age and Day Camp staff to
achieve desired program outcomes.
Ensure School Age and Day Camp programs are operating in accordance with the
Young Star and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families for child care and
day camp rules and regulations.
Monitor payments to ensure financial operations. Ensure expenses for staff,
snack, and supplies are within budget.
Supervise and lead multiple School Age sites and Day Camp sites staff and
programs by providing direction, leadership and support in the areas of
programming, leadership, and staff development.
Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that are in
keeping with all association and YMCA of USA guidelines.
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
09/2011 - 01/2013
Program Coordinator
Participate in the planning and implementation of high quality programming.
Responsible for monitoring compliance with all Early Child Care and Education
rules and regulations for Child Care and Day Camp, and Young Star
requirements, as well as adhering to YMCA standards.
Assist the director in the overall development of the School Age and Day Camp
programs.
Create, distribute, and maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with
state licensing and program requirements, such as sign in/out attendance

sheets, cross off sheets, lesson plans, child enrollment and progress reports,
newsletter and more.
Attend and assist in planning and leading staff meetings, training sessions, other
required meetings and evaluation of staff members.
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
05/2010 - 01/2013
Camp Director
Responsible for the daily administration of Day Camp programs and their
activities at various sites.
Hire, onboard, train, manage, and evaluate Day Camp staff to achieve desired
program outcomes.
Assist with development and execution of strategic planning to support increased
program quality and growth.
Promote partnerships with families by addressing concerns and communicating
program/site objectives.
Maintain Day Camp programs that meet the emotional, physical, intellectual, and
social needs of individual children through age-appropriate key experiences
including safety and risk reduction.
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
09/2008 - 06/2011
Site Coordinator
Responsible to assist in the operation of all School Age programming.
Serve as an instructor and role model to program participants.
Participate in the planning and implementation of high quality programs by
taking responsibility of each child's safety and well-being, engaging families and
school staff, while complying with licensing rules and procedures.
Make meaningful connections with program participants, families, and school
personnel.
Recognize and solve individual and group conflicts effectively.
Maintain a professional, clean, neat, organized, and safe School Age atmosphere.
Understand and follow all state licensing and Young Star requirements.
Attend staff meetings and staff trainings. Maintain current certifications, staff
file, and continuation education requirements per state licensing and YMCA
policies.
EDUCATION
Waukesha County Technical College WI
2015 - 2015
After School Credential
The After School Credential and Youth Development Credential focuses on building
skills to guide and mentor children as they master skills, grow independently, and
move to new levels of thinking and understanding about themselves and the work
around them. The credential consist of 4 courses:
After School Foundation
Engaging Youth in Groups
Intentionality in Programming
School-age Capstone

Marquette University Milwaukee, WI

Public Relations
39 credits towards Public Relations degree

2008 - 2011

Technology Institute of Puerto Rico Guayama Puerto

Rico
Associate Degree in Business Administration

1996 - 1998

SKILLS
Bilingual: Spanish & English - Native speaker in Spanish/English, writing,
reading, and speaking.
Advanced knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook.
Experienced using Y-Metro, Y-Connect, Y-Vision and Budget Builder programs.
Great attention to detail, time-management skills, and ability to work in a fastpaced environment and remain calm while doing so.
Good leadership skills, excellent people and customer service skills, good
decision-making and problem-solving skills.