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Rochester, New York Area

Devised a system to easily update & maintain the NAEYC Program & Classroom Portfolios.Evaluated the performance of 18 employees & conducted annual appraisals.Modernized the program’s brochure, enrollment & new hire packets, emergency evacuation plan, employee & family handbooks, health care plan and staff orientation process.Represented the Center at various community groups (Early Childhood Education Quality Council, Universal Pre-Kindergarten Partner’s Forum, & Child Care Council of Administrators).Successfully spearheaded & achieved NAEYC re-accreditation in 2008 under the new system.Utilized a self-created Excel database to manage projections and enrollment for the CenterProgram Supervisor.Ensured the day-to-day application of best practice policies and compliance with NYS Day Care Regulations and the NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Education.Coordinated a parent newsletter including articles from each of the 5 classrooms.Oversaw & completed the NAEYC Candidacy paperwork & facilitated our ability to meet the requirements.Provided staff with classroom management strategies, tips for building relationships and strategic planning for curriculum and development.Responsible for the hiring/firing and discipline of ~18 staff members.Supervised staff through observation, hands-on modeling and feedback in the classroomsLead Teacher.

Rochester, Ny

Rochester, Ny

Educated by the NYS Health Department on the Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative.Created a child-centered learning environment for preschool children aged 4 to 5 years.Fostered effective, ongoing communication with parents through notes on children’s daily activities, weekly care sheets, monthly class newsletters and semi-annual parent-teacher conferences.Modeled flexibility, initiative and a willingness to meet the needs of the Center and fellow staff.

West Lafayette, In

Administered a positive, school-wide discipline plan that promoted student accountability, responsibility & problem-solving skills (Kindergarten through Sixth grade).Delivered individualized instruction in all areas of the curriculum to elementary students.Entrusted to manage the classroom in the teacher’s absence.Evaluated children’s academic & social progress and recommended appropriate learning plans.Responsible for writing student Individual Education Plans, coordinating case conferences & submitting paperwork to the Special Education Cooperative.Trained & accomplished in standards-based Individualized Education Plan development and the Case Conference component of ISTAR.

New Haven, Ct

Created a child-centered learning environment for preschool children aged 3 to 4 years.Fostered effective, ongoing communication with parents through notes on children’s daily activities & weekly progress reports in a teacher/parent journal.Participated in all training and in-service opportunities in order to maintain a high standard of educational excellence (assessment, behavior management, diversity, nutrition, pre-literacy).

Brewster, Ny

Assisted the Farm Science teacher with classroom lessons for students aged 5 to 15 years.Mentor 24 children with emotional and behavior problems through animal assisted activities.Demonstrated patience and understanding while managing difficult behaviors in the children.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Youth, Adult & Family Services, Child Development, Child Health

Activities and Societies: Campus Crusade for Christ

Operations Management In Children’S Programs 3 Credits