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• Plans and implements online and in person staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.• Attends professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.• Using adult learning styles, designs and facilitates small and large group training and technical assistance sessions to support Recipients early childhood systems.• Assists in aggregating and analyzing child assessment and other data sources to identify trends to support School Readiness systems and inform program continuous improvement and professional development planning.• Assumed the lead role in project planning for a large regional Coaching training and leads the state-wide Coach Community of Practice.• Collaborates with state and regional partners to ensure quality professional development is offered to Head Start programs.• Supports programs to create and deliver effective onboarding and ongoing Professional Development.

Program Area Manager 2009-2012 • Provided leadership and motivated a group of 5 people, who led approximately 200 people, from diverse backgrounds, fostering improved job and social skills at multiple locations across the state.• Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to start up multiple new sites and facilitate annual licensing reviews.• Created a $10 million budget by cost allocating to multiple grants and multiple sites.Program Design Assistant Manager 2007-2009• Implemented policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environments in compliance with state licensing standards.• Assisted in the creation of a $10 million budget by cost allocating to multiple grants and multiple sites.• Assisted in the design and start-up of new sites across a state.Center Director/Family Child Care Director 2005-2007• Recruited, developed, and led a solid team of 30 professionals to care for up to 40 children each day.• Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments.Early Childhood Specialist 2002-2005• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate lesson plans.• Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality Head Start Performance standards.Teacher/Home Visitor 2000-2002• Educated toddler and preschool children in foundational concepts to ensure school readiness.• Observed and assessed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.• Empowered parents to be their child’s first teacher.

• Educated children in foundational concepts to ensure school readiness.• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.• Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Early Childhood Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Child Development