Jocelyn Jones Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Design, develop, and update training programs and materials aligned with best practices and latest research.Conduct engaging and informative training sessions for family childcare providers, both in-person and online.Utilize various instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.Collaborate with stakeholders to assess training needs and develop tailored programs.Manage a repository of training resources, ensuring guides, toolkits, and multimedia content are accessible and up-to-date.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.Continuously improve programs based on data and participant input.Provide ongoing support and mentorship to family childcare providers.Help providers implement best practices and overcome challenges.Work closely with NAFCC staff, external partners, and field experts to ensure comprehensive, relevant, and high-quality training programs.Promote the importance of family childcare and the role of the NAFCC through presentations, webinars, and social media.Assist in organizing and facilitating conferences, workshops, and other events for professional development of family childcare providers.

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

Norcross, Ga

• Manage and teach more than 21 courses in Child Development Associate Program for the Associates and Bachelors Degree Programs• Teach courses in Introduction to Early Childhood, Child Development, Creative Expression and Play• Serve as a member of the Early Childhood Advisory Board offering strategic guidance and planning for new and fresh ideas, improving college curriculum, teaching methods, and other desiderata in Early Childhood Department• Prepare and distribute departmental syllabus which highlights requirements pertaining to absences, tardiness, testing, assignments, and grading policies• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, and examinations• Compile, administer, and grade instruments that evaluate student progress• Counsel students and notify of frequent absences, failures, or necessary make-up work• Cooperate in evaluation procedures by students, department chairperson, and college administration• Create engaging and relevant college preparation curriculum to provide productive student learning experiences• Utilize differentiated instruction and multimedia to support the educational needs of each student• Assess, record and report the development, progress and educational attainment of each student

Atlanta, Ga

• Provided children an enriched and accelerated educational program, including the use of school wide programs or additional services that increased the amount and quality of instructional time• Coordinated services with other educational services and other agencies providing services to children with disabilities and their families, and affording parents substantial and meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children• Contributed to the field of early childhood for Georgia’s early childhood professionals through State-Approved training, awarding training clock hours annually• Assisted in professional development for childcare learning centers, family learning centers, and teaching Child Development Associate courses to certify early childhood teachers throughout Georgia, Michigan, and other states• Taught early childhood courses face to face, online, and webinars for professionals throughout Georgia• Offered career and academic coaching and mentorship• Acted as an active freelance job recruiter for Indeed.com to help early childhood professionals find jobs within the Early childhood field and interrelated fields

Greater Atlanta Area

•Conducting verification and observation visits to candidates seeking to pursuetheir CDA. •Providing mentorship and coaching to candidates to further career and education choices in early childhood.

Merrifield, Va

• Served as Representative and Counselor, largely contributing to the field of early childhood for the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)• Assisted in accrediting childcare learning centers, family learning centers, and certifying early childhood teachers throughout Georgia • Provided technical assistance, accreditation procedural guidance, observational assessments, early childhood training, and mentoring• Conducted assessments using the Assessment Technology Module through face to face meetings, virtual meetings, and telecommunication conferencing• Maintained a positive and collaborative attitude, supporting colleagues to ensure goals were achieved• Conducted safety inspections of the classroom and other learning environments• Engaged in required health and safety procedures to reduce the spread of germs and ensure the safety of the children

Norcross, Ga

• Provided a unique and fun way of learning using a blend of learning methods centered around a sociological way of learning• Served more than 30 families, catering to single-parent and low-income families• Conducted professional development training for other early childhood professionals in the Norcross area and Greater Atlanta• Followed an emerging curriculum based on children's interests, choices, and developmental themes creating a learning environment that invites exploration bringing meaningful discovery• Provided developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) activities for physical, cognitive, social and emotional and language development• Observed, documented, and assessed children's learning in order to support each child's greatest potential

Atlanta, Ga

• Created age appropriate, English and Spanish language curriculum, correlating with the Common Core Standards of Georgia • Developed and implemented teacher training programs, addressing curriculum development, data keeping, and student engagement • Prepared for and actively participated in staff trainings, meetings, and supervisory conferences• Maintained outstanding public relations with student and students’ parents• Oversaw behavioral plans and managed discipline issues, creating and coordinating safe and enjoyable activities for students• Organized community outreach and partnerships with families and non-profit organizations

Atlanta, Ga

• Conducted trainings on company policies and professional development trainings for employees• Hosted trainings for teachers throughout the North Atlanta District• Partnered with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children• Trained, motivated, and led staff and assist center management with interviewing and hiring of teachers• Supported center’s success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives• Trained over 100 staff members on research based practices and trendy topics in early childhood• Received recognition and awards for “Best Classroom” and Perfect Attendance• Specialized in teaching Two-year old learners

Master'S Degree, Early Childhood Education Specialization In Teaching Adults Early Childhood Education, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Walden University Early Childhood Organization (WUECO) Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology

B.A., Sociology

Activities and Societies: Sociology Club

Academic Degree, Academic Diploma