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Lead teacher for the 3 and 4 year old classroom. Creates and implements curriculum in the learning through play environment. Committed to an inclusive and anti-bias classroom and hands-on learning for all children that incorporates community resourcesWorks with colleagues to not only create a welcoming learning environment for the children but also to guide and mentor parent/family volunteers.

Combine expertise in early childhood education and museum education to support professionals in both fields in their work with young children and their family. Focus is on professional development, publications and consulting with museums and early childhood educators on exhibit and program needs. Responsible for all administrative, financial, marketing and communication for organization. Actively cultivates new partnerships and community collaborations. Major accomplishments include working with the National Museum of American History to create an area for children under 5 years old, assisting the LBJ Library and Museum in early childhood efforts as well as the publication of two resource books.

Lead science enrichment classes for children (3 years old- 1st grade). Manage all social media accounts. Support early childhood initiatives including a STEM conference for early childhood educators

Planned and executed daily lessons for 13 children, aged three and four. Created a welcoming and consistent classroom environment, oversaw small and large group learning experiences. Stayed current on best practices in Early Childhood Education and Museum Education through professional development and academic classes.Built a strong rapport with children, parents and staff. Completed necessary classroom paperwork and observations and mentored an assistant teacher.

Develop and implement in-house and outreach education programs. Manage major ventures including the Senior Advisory Council and DC curriculum collaboration. Initiate and coordinate the internship program and supervise the Volunteer Manager and Group Tour Coordinator. Participate in grant development and marketing.