• Researching, tracking, and analyzing state and federal child care and early education policies.• Writing high-quality reports, policy analysis, and issue briefs.• Developing resources such as blogs and toolkits that inform and support child care policy and advocacy efforts.• Facilitating webinars, discussions, Communities of Practice, and other virtual training and events.• Providing high-quality technical assistance to partners, including CCAoAs members, state and federal policymakers, and other child care stakeholders, to support their efforts to move policy change.• Supporting the development of testimony, briefings, and other resources on child care and early learning policy issues.• Creating and fostering the link and feedback loop between federal and state child care policy.• Develop and facilitate high-quality sessions at CCAoAs events, such as Leadership Institute and Symposium.• Participating actively within the Policy and Advocacy team and across CCAoA teams.• Assisting with special projects and other functions as needed to accomplish Child Care Aware of Americas objectives.• Performing other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the organization.

Provide day-to-day leadership and management at two center locations that is reflective of the organization’s mission and core valuesEnsure that the center and staff conform to federal, state and local rules, regulations and licensing requirements as outlined by OSSE and NAEYC accreditation standards Perform recruitment efforts which doubled the quantity of new enrollments and quadrupled the number of families on the waitlist in under 6 weeks Manage incoming tuition and outgoing expenses to ensure center remains cost-effective Conduct monthly staff meetings and trainings to keep all staff informed of current best practices in early education and group care during the COVID-19 pandemicOrient new staff to policies and procedures and then observe to support new and current teachers in developing their individualized professional development plans Design curriculum based on child observation and analyzation of data points using Teaching Strategies GOLDMaintain all staff and child files to ensure they are updated in a timely manner and in compliance with state licensing requirementsModel and coach teachers and support staff in classroom management, health and safety best practices, curriculum development and planning, and developmentally appropriate assessmentServe as lead for parent contact to ensure consistent, quality communication between teachers and families to provide the best possible care for each child while maintaining a customer service oriented attitudeFoster positive relationships with community stakeholders and outside vendors to ensure the facilities remain in excellent condition and necessary resources are quickly accessible

-Support teachers in their development of play and inquiry-based emergent curriculum approach for children from 3 months to 5 years of age-Inspires a culture of experimentation and learning, risk-taking and collaborative work amongst teachers and children-Coach teachers working side-by-side, modeling, and providing critical feedback to and discussion with teachers to ensure an exemplary early care and education experience for all children-Supervise teachers while setting realistic and attainable goals and bi-annually evaluates progress towards goal attainment-Manage classroom teams to ensure they are functioning effectively, complying with licensing regulations and that accreditation standards are being met

Design, create and plan industry-leading curricula with specific focus on ensuring all activities and programming elements are developmentally appropriate, user-friendly for seasonal staff and representative of the mission and values of The Headfirst Companies • Interview, hire, train and manage 11 on-site leadership roles who manage 100+ seasonal staff members serving 500+ campers across 4 locations • Create detailed project plans for Operations Team to ensure staff had all materials to execute curricula • Design and lead general and role-specific training for seasonal leaders and counselors on curriculum, best practices, procedures and programming using webinars and in-person platforms • Provide professional development and coaching to all on-site staff in the execution of all program details, including the infusion of social an emotional learning • Build and update various behavior management tools for children aged 3-7 for staff of all experience levels • Conduct research on trends in early childhood education and integrate findings into Headfirst’s curricula and programming

-Design, create and plan industry-leading curricula, with specific focus on ensuring all activities and programming elements are developmentally appropriate, user-friendly for seasonal staff and representative of the mission and values of The Headfirst Companies-Build and update various behavior management tools for children aged 3-7-Design and lead general and role-specific training for seasonal leaders and counselors on curriculum, procedures and programming-Supervise the on-site execution of all program details, including the infusion of selected themes and proactively problem solve as adjustments need to be made -Conduct research on and stay apprised of cutting-edge trends in education and continue to find ways to integrate new and exciting ideas in child development and learning into Headfirst's curricula and programming

• Designed and implemented first grade (SY ’16-’17) and Prekindergarten (SYS ’13-’16) instruction in phonics, reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies using a variety of instructional methods including cooperative learning, games, discovery and discussion • Observed and assessed student performance to provide rigorous and differentiated instruction for students at all levels and for all types of learners • Fostered positive learning environment rooted in self-efficacy and empowerment where students were invested in their own data and classroom performance • Served as Family Engagement Lead Teacher for 3 years providing professional development, best practices and support for teachers and staff surrounding home visits, Scholar Led Data Conferences, and ongoing positive communication while maintaining strong partnership with the Flamboyan Foundation • Member of School Leadership Team from 2014-2017 supporting 4 educators in school deliverables to reach school goals; Core member of the Standing Ovation Committee which was awarded Excellence in School Innovation and nominated for Excellence in Family Engagement in 2016 • Implemented all Blended Learning programs and assessments (Lexia, ST Math, I-Ready, DIBELS and TRC progress monitoring) with fidelity • Volunteered for All Hands on Deck program to teach BURST to 2nd and 3rd graders, served as Saturday Academy Lead for PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) and coached 7 3rd graders after-school in PARCC writing

Admitted to a highly-selective cohort committed to raising student achievement in DC; Certified to teach Early Childhood Education under the Regular I license by receiving passing scores on the Early Childhood Content Knowledge PRAXIS II Exams; Completed rigorous six-week Pre-Service Training including Early Childhood field experience, extensive classroom observations and feedback, professional learning communities and training on the Teach Like a Champion techniques; Completed licensure process through TNTP Academy (extensive year-long coaching, regular seminars tailored to ECE, coursework on assessment and instruction, and a culminating portfolio that demonstrates effectiveness based on students’ achievement) during the 2013-2014 academic school year

Successfully complete 1700 hours of service at Abram Simon Elementary school in Southeast DC working in two first grade classrooms; Create and implement interventions for students regarding attendance, behavior, reading and math; Support the after-school program by providing academic enrichment and supporting emotional development as well as fine motor skills for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten children; Raise funds and donations for family and community engagement events; Foster a positive and nurturing environment for all students.

Data collection using interviews from Delaware residents; used to support the University's public policy research and data collection for state and local governments and the private sector

Provided necessary care for children ages 6 months to 12 years; Observed and monitored children's free play and activities; Created and implemented educational units and lesson plans; Supported school-aged children with their homework and reinforced material covered in the classroom.