Ms. Susan Samuel is a true leader in delivering innovative, flexible child- care solutions which allows parents to customize their child-care schedule and puts the well being of children first. It took sixteen years of planning to open Susan’s dream community service non-profit organization, “It Takes A Community To Raise A Child in South Ozone Park New York, is New York’s only 24 hrs., 7 days per week including holidays, child care/ after school learning center, and home of
“Dream Catcher’s “ Youth Business Program where we teach children from ages 5-12 yrs. old financial literacy and entrepreneurship. It Takes a Community To Raise A Child (ITAC) also partnered with welfare to work by opening the doors and allowing participants to obtain work experience at the learning center. ITAC also collaborates with Easter Seal by providing training and internship for the elder population. Our youth is the future Ms. Samuel enjoys training young adults that are interested in early-childhood education and starting their own business. ITAC partnered with various youth groups and summer youth employment to allow them hands on experience working with infants – school age children.
After the tragedy of the Sean Bell shooting by New York Police officers, Susan felt that the Bell family shouldn't have to travel to Manhattan to National Action Network Headquarters, a chapter should exist in Queens. In April 2011, Susan made history by organizing the first Queens Chapter of National Action Network.
Ms. Samuel is making history once again by being the National Education Sales Director of United Vision Marketing Firm which is going to be the First African American Fortune 500 Company.
Susan has an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Science from Queens Borough Community College, Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from York College, Masters of Science in Special Education and a Post Graduate Degree, Professional Diploma in School Administration and Supervision from Queens College.
I started the first 24 hrs. Childcare in New York City " It Takes A Community To Raise A Child", I founded the first chapter in Queens of National Action Network, and now I'm the National Education Sales Director of United Vision Marketing Firm which is going to be the First African American Fortune 500 Company.
Most Memorable Moment:
When a college chair told me that I wouldn't be able to pass a class..that was during my associates degree...today my name is Susan Samuel PD, SAS, SDA, M.S.Ed ....who's laughing....God, oh how I love to prove people wrong....lol
Health and Safety Trainer|
New York State Office of Children and Family Services and Professional Development Program, Rockefeller College, University at Albany
From January 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Provide required 15-30 hours training for adults on competencies for becoming a Family or Group Family Day Care Provider.
Founder/CEO|
It Takes A Community To Raise A Child 24 hours Child Care
From January 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Supervise all operations of the child care facility and collaborate with community organizations to provide wrap around services.
Educational Therapist/Evaluator|
Susan Samuel Services Inc.
From January 2001 to Current • 25 year(s)
Facilitate Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers, conduct evaluations to determine at-risk children.
Assistant Principal|
New York City Department of Education- P.S. /I.S. 41
From January 2004 to December 2006 • 2 year(s)
Supervise grades K, 1, 3 and Special Needs including 18 classes, conduct observations, and facilitate various committees.
Director|
Breevort Children's Center
From January 2004 to December 2004 • 0 year(s)
Supervise all operations of the child care facility and collaborate with Cook service providing SEIT.
Special Education Coordinator|
Island Child Development
From January 2002 to December 2004 • 2 year(s)
Oversaw recruitment of staff, supervised evaluations for New York and Nassau County, and provided ongoing Early Intervention services.
Assistant Director|
Advent Day Care
From January 2002 to December 2003 • 1 year(s)
Assisted director with administrative duties, co-wrote bid for contract renewal, and facilitated Early Intervention parent workshops.
7th and 8th Grade Special Education Teacher|
I.S. 238 NYC BOE
From January 1999 to December 2001 • 2 year(s)
Provided academic instruction for MIS 1 and MIS ll students in English, Reading, and Science.
3rd Grade Teacher|
P.S. 284 NYC BOE
From January 1998 to December 1999 • 1 year(s)
Provided academic instruction in all subjects.
Admissions Counselor|
City University of New York
From January 1997 to December 1998 • 1 year(s)
Conducted presentations for academic recruitment and advised students on CUNY programs and services.
Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Specialist|
Project Friend/Concern NYC BOE
From January 1994 to December 1996 • 2 year(s)
Developed social skills workshops for children and conducted individual crisis intervention counseling.
CSE Family Worker|
Community of Special Education NYC BOE
From January 1991 to December 1994 • 3 year(s)
Provided clerical support for school staff and conducted follow-up services for 200-300 students with special education needs.
