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Amber D. Hibburt

Pickerington,OH

Summary

Team-minded Program Manager talented at conducting and implementing training and educational programs in the Early Childhood Education industry. Communicative and organized professional possessing advanced technical writing skills and in-depth knowledge of best practices for adult learners.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Development Specialist

Action for Children
Columbus, OH
12.2016 - Current
  • Developed current systems for professional development to gain and maintain efficiency with scheduling and attendance verification for seven-county service delivery area and thousands of ECE professionals in both center and family child care settings
  • Attended 3 Day training intensive to learn software and be part of team to learn, build requirements, and implement CRM software into singular agency wide system to better serve and track clientele
  • Work as part of Professional Development Team to plan events, conferences, and intensives specific to unique and diverse community needs within 7-county region
  • Work to maintain relationships within ECE field by providing excellent customer service and communication
  • Provide data and analytics to agency leadership, stakeholders, and grant funders regarding professional development efforts and outcomes
  • Work in Partnership with The Council for Professional Recognition to deliver statewide curriculum for Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program

Quality Initiatives Coordinator

Action For Children
10.2011 - 12.2016
  • Coordination of all agency work pertaining to Ohio’s Quality Initiative for ODJFS Licensed Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes, for 7-county region
  • Functioning as communities point of contact for questions pertaining to Quality Initiatives, and supporting providers throughout state registration process
  • Supervision of Technical Assistance Specialists
  • Managing Caseloads and ensuring balance for staff
  • Representing Action for Children at statewide meetings with stakeholders, funders, state departments, and partners
  • Analyzing data and trends for region and making decisions and adjustments based on need and trends
  • Ensuring agency has presence at state and local events to stay connected to ECE community
  • Advocating for children, families, and providers
  • Delivering Professional Development workshops to Early Childhood
  • Professionals

Preschool Teacher

Joyland Preschool
Dublin, OH
02.2010 - 10.2011
  • Developing and implementing creative and developmentally appropriate curriculum to engage children and promote learning
  • Used best practice to conduct ethical screening and assessments for students and families
  • Building relationships with students and families
  • Supervising assistant teachers
  • Designing meaningful inclusive experiences for students with exceptionalities
  • Developed safe and culturally rich environment
  • Assisted and supervised 26 children through entire school day

Assistant Director

Tutor Time Learning Center
New Albany, OH
08.2009 - 02.2010
  • Led teams of up to 25 ECE professionals, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans
  • Maintaining all financial responsibilities pertaining to center operation
  • Budget analysis
  • Pay roll allocation
  • Billing and tuition collection
  • Oversee program marketing
  • Maintain State Licensing compliance

Program Director

Oxford School of Dublin
, Dublin
08.2008 - 08.2009
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program families
  • Maintaining all financial responsibilities pertaining to program operation
  • Budget analysis
  • Pay roll allocation
  • Billing and tuition collection
  • Oversee program marketing
  • Maintain State Licensing compliance

Preschool Teacher

For Kids Preschool Center
Ashville, OH
02.2006 - 08.2008
  • Developing and implementing creative and developmentally appropriate curriculum to engage children and promote learning
  • Used best practice to conduct ethical screening and assessments for students and families
  • Designing meaningful inclusive experiences for students with exceptionalities
  • Developed safe and culturally rich environment
  • Assisted and supervised 14 children through entire school day
  • Participated in continuity of care study and cared for same group of children for entire duration at program

Education

Graduate Coursework -

Ashland University
Ashland
08.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Development

Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH
04.2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • CRM Software,
  • Alteryx
  • Tableau
  • Public Speaking
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Relationship Building
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
  • Approved Instructor for full 145 hour Statewide Curriculum for Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credential
  • Increased knowledge of Conscious Discipline, Teaching Strategies Gold, Creative Curriculum, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales, Trauma informed care

Timeline

Professional Development Specialist

Action for Children
12.2016 - Current

Quality Initiatives Coordinator

Action For Children
10.2011 - 12.2016

Preschool Teacher

Joyland Preschool
02.2010 - 10.2011

Assistant Director

Tutor Time Learning Center
08.2009 - 02.2010

Program Director

Oxford School of Dublin
08.2008 - 08.2009

Preschool Teacher

For Kids Preschool Center
02.2006 - 08.2008

Graduate Coursework -

Ashland University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Development

Ohio Christian University

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