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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Professional References
Summary Of Professional Qualifications
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Allison Troutman

Forks,USA

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in early childhood education, notably as Director of Early Childhood Education for the Quileute Tribe. Proven expertise in program management and regulatory compliance, successfully developing policies and budgets while fostering team collaboration and family engagement. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes for children and families.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Early Childhood Education

Quileute Tribe
01.2024 - Current
  • Administrate and manage all Quileute Tribal Early Childhood Education programs (Head Start & CCDF) in compliance with State and Federal laws and grant requirements.
  • Provide ongoing supervision of ECE program staff, including leadership towards program alignment for seamless education services for children and families.
  • Prepare and manage all ECE program budgets.
  • Prepare and submit annual, quarterly, and monthly programmatic and grant reports to granting agencies, tribal administration, and General Council.
  • Develop and implement ECE program policies and procedures; support and supervise the development and implementation of ECE program policies.

Head Start/Early Head Start Director

Havasupai Tribe
05.2021 - 01.2024
  • Manage the Head Start and Early Head Start program for the Havasupai Tribe.
  • Provide leadership in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating program standards and procedures.
  • Achieve program objectives by leading staff, developing program strategies and plans, overseeing grant funds and budgets, setting and managing program performance measures, and ensuring compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.

Director of Education

Milagro House
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Work with the Executive Director to develop educational program plans that align with Milagro House’s mission and align for strategic growth.
  • Create individualized educational plans and goals that align with GED test preparation and completion of requirements for graduation.
  • Mentor post-secondary students as they navigate the requirements for college or other certifications.
  • Create a framework for early childhood education experiences within the house.
  • Build and care for a community garden and plan educational activities for children, GED students, and other residents.
  • Use multiple learning modalities with adult learners and children.

Head Start Program Coordinator

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Design, implement, and maintain Nature’s Classroom, an outdoor learning center and publicly accessible playground.
  • Serve as point-of-contact for Nature’s Classroom.
  • Coach and monitor teachers’ instruction and use of assessment to plan individualized child outcomes.
  • Coordinate staffing, hiring, and training of employees in the Head Start and CAP Child Care classrooms.
  • Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, PA childcare regulations and quality standards, and curriculum fidelity.
  • Track effectiveness of family engagement practices.

Director of Child Care Services

Community Action Program of Lancaster
04.2008 - 08.2017
  • Lead and be responsible for a Keystone STAR 4 child care center consisting of 80 children and 21 full-time staff members.
  • Develop a yearly budget.
  • Manage and track staff development.
  • Assist parents in seeking resources within the local community.
  • Supervise additional 8 staff members in 3 locations as CAP Kitchens Supervisor.

Education

M. Ed - Early Childhood Education

California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
01.2013

Director’s Credential -

Penn State University
State College, PA
01.2009

BS - Elementary Education, Minor in Reading

Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
01.2002

Skills

  • Program management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Budget management
  • Policy development
  • Staff supervision
  • Curriculum design
  • Grant writing
  • Family engagement
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Pennsylvania Certification in Elementary Education, grades K-8
  • Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Rising Star Mentor Training
  • CLASS, TPOT, ITERS/ECERS/SACERS certified
  • Children and Nature Network Annual Conference 2016 and 2018
  • Head Start New Director Mentor Program 2023

Awards

  • Summa Cum Laude California University of Pennsylvania, 2013
  • Graduate of Leadership Lancaster 05/01/10

Volunteer Experience

  • CONTACT Helpline Lancaster, 05/01/10, 08/31/14
  • Susquehanna Waldorf School, class parent, 01/01/11, 12/31/17
  • Susquehanna Waldorf School Board of Directors, 05/01/15, 08/31/17
  • Stone Independent School, Fundraising Committee, 09/01/18, 12/31/21

Professional References

  • Danielle Salazar, dani.kaufmann87@gmail.com, 360-460-7165
  • Lili Dippner, ldippner@caplanc.org, 717-682-0935
  • Emily Foster, operations.manager@quileutetribe.com, 360-640-8080

Summary Of Professional Qualifications

  • Compassionate
  • Dedicated
  • Organized
  • Socially Responsible
  • Visionary
  • Collaborative
  • Mentor

Timeline

Director of Early Childhood Education

Quileute Tribe
01.2024 - Current

Head Start/Early Head Start Director

Havasupai Tribe
05.2021 - 01.2024

Director of Education

Milagro House
12.2018 - 05.2021

Head Start Program Coordinator

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster
08.2018 - 12.2018

Director of Child Care Services

Community Action Program of Lancaster
04.2008 - 08.2017

M. Ed - Early Childhood Education

California University of Pennsylvania

Director’s Credential -

Penn State University

BS - Elementary Education, Minor in Reading

Shippensburg University

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