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Queensha Mckinnley

@queenshamckinnley

Program-focused community professional leading family development and trauma-informed early education programs to strengthen neighborhoods.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead community-centered programs with equity and trauma-informed care, partner with municipalities and families, and use data to improve outcomes—while growing my leadership in early childhood and behavioral support.

I’m a dynamic, highly organized community-focused professional with a proven record of leading programs, managing teams, and coordinating resources to support diverse families. In my current Family Development Professional role, I lead comprehensive HeadStart and Early HeadStart programming for 12 families, develop weekly learning activities, and organize monthly educational trips aligned to what children and parents are engaging with.

I bring strong partnership and execution skills—collaborating with municipal agencies and nonprofit partners to connect families to resources, housing support guidance, and grant application assistance (WIC, CORE), while ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency. My experience also includes supervising care delivery and individualized learning plans as an ABA Therapist (RBT), designing trauma-informed curricula for students with behavioral and emotional needs, and responding to emergencies with calm crisis management and clear communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Family Development Professional

Current

The Centers For Families and Children

Jul 2025 - Present (10 months)

Led Head Start and Early Head Start programming for 12 families by integrating educational, social, and developmental support. Coordinated weekly activities, monthly educational trips, and municipal/nonprofit resource services while monitoring outcomes through data-driven reporting.

Head Start Family Services Program Development Data Reporting Case Coordination Child Development

ABA Therapist (RBT)

Building Blocks Therapy

Sep 2024 - Jul 2025 (10 months)

Supported children (ages 2–12) in building communication, social, and adaptive skills through individualized learning plan implementation. Directed care teams of 2 therapists and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and families to drive client progress while maintaining regulatory documentation.

ABA Therapy Interdisciplinary Collaboration Documentation Compliance

Resident Companion

Danbury Senior Living

May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)

Provided personal care and emotional support to elderly residents, responding to health-related crises with calm, appropriate interventions. Maintained strict confidentiality and supported safe resident care during daily operations.

Elder Care Personal Care Crisis Intervention Confidentiality Safety Compliance Resident Support Communication Documentation

Lead Teacher

The Nest Schools

Feb 2024 - May 2024 (3 months)

Designed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to support diverse learners while facilitating group learning and socialization. Partnered with families on developmental milestones, providing daily updates and educational resources while maintaining safety standards.

Early Childhood Education Curriculum Design Classroom Instruction Safety Compliance Child Development

Instructor

Education Alternatives

Oct 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Created trauma-informed curricula for students with behavioral and emotional needs aligned to their IEPs. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and parents to improve student outcomes and program effectiveness.

Curriculum Planning Student Assessment Interdisciplinary Collaboration Parent Partnership

Group Facilitator

REACH Behavioral Health

Mar 2022 - Oct 2022 (7 months)

Led community-based groups focused on social-emotional development, trauma recovery, and family engagement. Documented child progress, supported individual care plan implementation, and delivered culturally responsive, inclusive programming in collaboration with families and staff.

Group Facilitation Trauma Family engagement Progress Documentation Inclusive Programming

Alarm Monitor / Dispatcher

Securitas Electronic Security

Aug 2021 - Mar 2022 (7 months)

Coordinated emergency responses with municipal agencies, demonstrating crisis management, communication, and operational oversight. Maintained client confidentiality while managing dispatch workflows and response coordination.

Emergency Response Crisis Management Dispatching Confidentiality Incident Coordination