Oversees the day to day implementation of the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship program including adhering to program license requirements, established policies, procedures and funding agreements. Supervising program staff in the day-to-day implementation of policies and procedures including training of new and existing staff, planning, assigning, and directing work; assisting with appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Providing technical assistance and support to program participants, partners and others involved in delivering programmatic services. Prioritizing and managing multiple projects and requests with various deadlines. Organizing and implementing recruitment efforts for program participants. Developing content for program publications, website, and social media. Managing implementation of fiscal and programmatic policies and procedures. Maintaining accurate program records and data. Coordinating data analysis for program reports and evaluation. Maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with Michigan AEYC program participants and partners. Attending Michigan AEYC programs, events, and meetings as requested.

Reviews and processes applications from the assigned service area and award scholarships. Generates award letters and accompanying forms. Reviews recipient files to monitor scholarship components. Authorizes charge approvals for tuition and books.Processes invoices for reimbursement from scholarship recipients/sponsoring programs.Notifies scholarship recipients about raises/bonuses.Assists center directors, owners, and child care staff with completing enrollment forms. Answers questions and discusses the scholarship project with child care center directors, owners, colleges, teachers, and family child care home providers. Counsels scholarship recipients about course selection. Responds to requests for information and application materials. Assists in recruiting scholarship participants. Proactively maintains good working relationships with early childhood coordinators at colleges in the assigned service area. Tracks award letters and related information.Enters data for scholarship recipients and sponsors in the database as appropriate. Secures adequate and accurate information to make appropriate payments to scholarship recipients/sponsors/colleges.Keeps accurate records of all contacts in file/database. Provides academic and career counseling to scholarship recipients.Provides personal counseling to scholarship recipients. Offer support, discuss strategies, and make appropriate referrals to help the student. Assists with maintaining director/owner/teacher relationships. Maintains and regularly update lists of recipients/sponsors in the assigned service area.Provides statistical information on participant progress to the Director of T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MICHIGAN. Assists the program director with database management, reporting and database updates. Make presentations at college early childhood classes and other conferences/meetings.Assists the program director with training of new staff and other professional development initiatives.

Reviews and processes applications from the assigned service area and award scholarships. Generates award letters and accompanying forms. Reviews recipient files to monitor scholarship components. Authorizes charge approvals for tuition and books.Processes invoices for reimbursement from scholarship recipients/sponsoring programs.Notifies scholarship recipients about raises/bonuses.Assists center directors, owners, and child care staff with completing enrollment forms. Answers questions and discusses the scholarship project with child care center directors, owners, colleges, teachers, and family child care home providers. Counsels scholarship recipients about course selection. Responds to requests for information and application materials. Assists in recruiting scholarship participants. Proactively maintains good working relationships with early childhood coordinators at colleges in the assigned service area. Tracks award letters and related information.Enters data for scholarship recipients and sponsors in the database as appropriate. Secures adequate and accurate information to make appropriate payments to scholarship recipients/sponsors/colleges.Keeps accurate records of all contacts in file/database. Provides academic and career counseling to scholarship recipients.Provides personal counseling to scholarship recipients. Offer support, discuss strategies, and make appropriate referrals to help the student. Assists with maintaining director/owner/teacher relationships. Maintains and regularly update lists of recipients/sponsors in the assigned service area.Provides statistical information on participant progress to the Director of T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MICHIGAN. Assists the program director with database management, reporting and database updates. Make presentations at college early childhood classes and other conferences/meetings.Assists the program director with training of new staff and other professional development initiatives.

Worked with children 33 months-6 years old in a multi-aged classroom. Followed Head Start and GSRP guidelines including meeting with Head Start Liaisons and referring children for IEPS. Created documentation boards. Completed child assessments including the COR Advantage, DECA, ESI-P, and Work Sampling. Took part in bi-monthly Reggio meetings and Head Teacher Meetings. Member of Early LCC Advisory Committee Meeting and Early LCC Data Analysis Committee. Interacted with parents through portfolio conferences, family activity nights and open houses as well on a daily basis. Took direction from education coordinator and program director. Supervised staff including student employees and work studies in our classroom. Performed numerous administrative duties such writing newsletters, weekly lesson planning, writing weekly individualized notes for families, and maintaining classroom files. Attended a wide variety of trainings and professional developments. Received a 5 Star rating by Michigan’s Great Start to Quality initiative. Presented at MiAEYC Early Childhood Conference, April 2014 and various other conferences

Worked with children 1.5 months-5 years old. Created a safe and friendly classroom climate. Planned and implemented theme based curriculum in a daily program of developmentally appropriate activities covering all aspects of learning for three classrooms. Prepared and carried out portfolio conferences with parents. Supervised program assistants by supporting and implementing my own and their activities. Interacted with parents through portfolio conferences and open houses as well on a daily basis. Took direction from childcare coordinator and program director. Assisted in numerous administrative duties such as creating a staff handbook, maintaining shot records on the MCIR, writing newsletters, and budgeting funds. Prepared and ordered lunch and snack for the children. Aided in other classrooms when needed. Provided feedback and information on children’s development to Early On staff. Oversaw Michigan State and Lansing Community College Interns and aided in their professional development in the fall semester 2004, spring semester 2005, fall semester 2007, and spring semester 2008.

Worked with children 33 months-5 years old. Co-planned with Chinese Immersion Teachers to create bridges between classrooms. Created a safe and friendly classroom climate. Planned and implemented theme based curriculum in a daily program of developmentally appropriate activities covering all aspects of learning. Supervised assistants by supporting and implementing my own and their activities. Interacted with parents through portfolio conferences and open houses as well on a daily basis. Took direction from childcare coordinator and program director. Performed numerous administrative duties such keeping children’s files up to date, writing newsletters, and budgeting funds. Planned, staffed, ordered materials, and directed the Fall Harvest Open House. Prepared and ordered lunch and snack for the children. Aided in other classrooms when needed. Oversaw Michigan State Interns and aided in their professional development fall semester 2006 and spring semester 2007. Oversaw and helped developing staff and parent resources.

Worked with children 1.5 months-5 years old. Created a safe and friendly classroom climate. Planned and implemented theme based curriculum in a daily program of developmentally appropriate activities covering all aspects of learning for three classrooms. Prepared and carried out portfolio conferences with parents. Supervised program assistants by supporting and implementing my own and their activities. Interacted with parents through portfolio conferences and open houses as well on a daily basis. Took direction from childcare coordinator and program director. Assisted in numerous administrative duties such as creating a staff handbook, maintaining shot records on the MCIR, writing newsletters, and budgeting funds. Prepared and ordered lunch and snack for the children. Aided in other classrooms when needed. Provided feedback and information on children’s development to Early On staff. Oversaw Michigan State and Lansing Community College Interns and aided in their professional development in the fall semester 2004, spring semester 2005, fall semester 2007, and spring semester 2008.

Worked with 2.5-4 year olds. Created a safe and friendly classroom climate. Planned and implemented theme based curriculum in a daily program of developmentally appropriate activities covering all aspects of learning. Supervised and hired program assistants by supporting and implementing my own and their activities. Interacted with parents through portfolio conferences and open houses as well on a daily basis. Took direction from childcare coordinator. Performed and assisted numerous administrative duties such as scheduling, billing, writing newsletters, and budgeting funds. Prepared and ordered lunch and snack for the children. Aided in the other classrooms when needed.

Worked with 2.5-4 year olds. Created a safe and friendly classroom climate. Planned and implemented theme based curriculum in a daily program of developmentally appropriate activities covering all aspects of learning. Supervised and hired program assistants by supporting and implementing my own and their activities. Interacted with parents through portfolio conferences and open houses as well on a daily basis. Took direction from childcare coordinator. Performed and assisted numerous administrative duties such as scheduling, billing, writing newsletters, and budgeting funds. Prepared and ordered lunch and snack for the children. Aided in the other classrooms when needed.