Teach Participatory Action Research course sequence to doctoral students

Focus on strengthening and expanding early learning systems for P (prenatal) - 3rd grade, including vertical and horizontal alignment, with a focus on literacy development.Provide professional development and technical systems on all aspects of early childhood program development including the following:staff developmentcurriculum and assessment implementationlanguage and literacy developmentsupporting dual language developmentonoging monitoring, mentoring and coachingprogram design and managementHead StartContractor for Teaching Strategies, LLC, Department of Health and Human Services and numerous school districts and educational organizations around the countryCreation of curriculum, assessment and professional development materials for use in a variety of educational settings.Bilingual Spanish/English

Dept. Chair for Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services and Criminal JusticeProgram lead in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies in English and SpanishDeveloped a ECE certificate and degree program fully available in Spanish and all online to create equitable access to college pathways for Latinx students.Courses taught include the following: , Intro to ECE and Family Studies, Working with Children who are Dual Language Learners, Contemporary American Families; Observation and Guidance; School, Family and Community Partnerships; Multicultural Education; Language and Literacy Development; Aligning Common Core Standards with Preschool Curriculum; Program Management in ECE; Prenatal, Infant and Toddler DevelopmentSupervise and mentor practicum students in a variety of educational settings including public schools and Head Start programsManage ECE program developmentAssessment Coach for FacultyCo-chair of Guided Pathways TaskforceCommittee work:Portland State University's Early Childhood Council Steering CommitteeAccreditation steering committeeFaculty senatorOregon's Qualifications, Certifications and Pathways in ECE committeeClackamas County Early Childhood Coordinating Council