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- Coordinated two Early Reading First Grants- Planned and facilitated cutting edge dynamic research to pratice early literacy professional development.- Co-authored Partners In Literacy - an early literacy curriculum developed for teacher professional development and parent education. - Developed and supported a very effective coaching model. - Created systems of support for TCDE State funded preschool program. - Facilitated the training, implementation, and analysis of assessments to drive instruction. - Presented at National and State Conferences.- A member of the California Early Learning Foundations development team for literacy, language and numeray.

Coached, mentored, and educated Early Childhood ProfessionalsRepresented Early Reading First at the national, state and county levelPlaned and facilitated monthly literacy based parent education trainingsPlaned and facilitated monthly early childhood staff developmentDeveloped, implemented, and presented "Libros y mas" literacy based parent and teacher education programHelped integrate literacy based preschool curriculum for 3 and 4 year olds into our State Preschool ProgramsAssessed children's individual literacy growth using research based instrumentsImplemented the ELLCO (Early Language and literacy Classroom Observation) as a professional development tool to create literacy classrooms of excellenceNetworked with other grantees in the state of California (CERFN: California Early Reading First Network

Designed and implemented a challenging child-centered curriculum, integrating all disciplines and learning modalities based on the principles outlined in the Prekindergarten Development and Learning, Desired Results and NAEYC's Developmental Guidelines. Opened and maintained lines of communication with parents-Information Night, Orientation, handbooks, monthly calendars, weekly newsletters, conferences, home visits, parent meetings, and organizing and training volunteers.Effectively implemented all day monthly staff meetings giving employees an opportunity to give in put into the program, building strong team relationships, building on strengths and weaknesses, and developing individual education plans for children.Co-developed Career Ladder based on the California Early Childhood Matrix for our school district.Carried out administrative duties with a high degree of professionalism and consistency. Collaborated with community and educational agencies to build strong relationships to improve the lives of the children and families with whom we worked. Developed an informative evening to educate the community about our program and quality early childhood practices. Worked with elementary staff to develop a transition plan for our school district. Successfully trained staff, parent volunteers, and adult students to further their careers in early childhood.