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• Independently facilitate professional learning communities within program territory. Conducted monthly sessions that built relationships, engaged participants, structured conversations, and invited reflective dialogue on teaching practices. • Provide one-on-one coaching with early childhood teachers on how to implement CLASS instructional strategies into existing teaching practices. • Committed to providing an early childhood support system to public and private Pre-K providers and teachers through ongoing communication, in person and electronic resources/support, and PLC opportunities.• Independently deliver CLASS training to teachers annually; conveying the focus of effective interactions and intentionality in teaching practices.• Collaborate with principals, directors, teachers, families, and Inclusion Specialists to work as a team supporting children with challenging behaviors. • Conduct formal/informal evaluations of GA Pre-K classrooms for the purpose of supporting and improving program quality and monitoring according to state and program guidelines.• Conduct CLASS Observations in GA Pre-K classrooms, gather data, and maintain CLASS certification and training.• Assist classroom teachers with creating learning environments, linking planning with assessment, building and maintaining student relationships, and providing parent and family support. • Work independently from home office, scheduling visits to meet deadlines, providing program support and utilizing strong computer and communication skills.

• Developed and implemented lesson plans based on Georgia Pre-K Content Standards; modifying instruction to meet varying readiness levels, learning preferences, and interests of students.• Skilled in scaffolding instruction and materials; focused on language development and building on children’s prior knowledge through hands-on experiences. • Evaluated ongoing authentic assessments in order to track progress towards standards and plan instruction. Extended children’s learning through long range projects.• Employed classroom management techniques that fostered self-control, responsibility, and respect for self, others, and property. • Established and maintained effective communication with parents, students and school personnel through monthly newsletters and parent workshops.• Mentored student teachers on various aspects of early childhood growth and development.

• Instructed, observed and guided classroom of 40 students, tolerant and responsive to individual differences in learners.• Implemented and supported developmentally appropriate guidelines in all areas of child development for the purposes and requirements of NAEYC accreditation. • Administered assessments of student learning, evaluating performance through anecdotal notes, checklists and student-teacher conferencing, small group instruction, and student portfolios.• Worked cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula as needed for students with special needs; participated in IEP teams.• Modeled and supported the mission of the school; being a positive role model for students and parents.