Angela Denis
Winona,MN
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Preschool Coordinator at Winona Area Public Schools with a strong focus on child development and behavior intervention. Demonstrated success in enhancing student outcomes through strategic screening processes and comprehensive data management. Expertise in fostering effective parent communication and executing impactful behavioral strategies to create a supportive learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Preschool Coordinator
Winona Area Public Schools
Winona, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Organized and managed daily operations of the preschool, including placing children in classes, and monitoring student progress.
- Provided internal and external scholarships to families, and managed those scholarships by completing paperwork with the families, billing monthly, and helping renew scholarship paperwork each year.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and student performance data.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Served as a liaison between families and outside service providers when needed.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees; conducted interviews and onboarding sessions.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
Early Childhood Screening Coordinator
Winona Area Public Schools
Winona, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated the screening process for children aged 3 to 5 years old, including scheduling, helping children succeed in the process, and talking with parents about potential developmental delays.
- Trained in MPSI screening tool, Hearing & Vision and ASQ-2
- Referred children to Early Childhood Special Education evaluations.
- Ensured all parent paperwork is completed, documented, and sent to all stakeholders.
- Communicated regularly to all area schools about student screening records, as well as referral information.
Early Childhood Teacher
Winona Area Public Schools
Winona, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Conscious Discipline strategies, including I Love You Rituals, Feeling Buddies, and Rage Calm Down Centers.
- Outdoor Classroom Strategies.
- Read ACT trained
- Trained in the Pyramid Model which is the early childhood version on PBIS
- Build relationships with children and families.
- Work with a small team of parent educators, teachers, and educational assistants.
Behavior Coach and Data Manager
Winona Area Public Schools
Winona, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Watch child behavior data using the Behavior Intervention Response system; analyze behaviors for groups of children, and individual children.
- Coach teaching teams with Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior strategies.
- Manage attendance reports, T.S. Gold Assessment data, Risk Ratio data, Coaching data, and Benchmarks of Quality data for the Pyramid Model.
- Facilitate monthly meetings.
- Provide program feedback to families.
Early Childhood Teacher
Rochester Area Public Schools
Rochester, MN
08.2018 - 06.2022
- I used The Creative Curriculum and T.S. Gold Assessment to guide my teaching and student outcomes.
- Data Team Member.
- Trained in the Classroom Engagement Model.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with families who speak different languages.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Mathematics Education
Winona State University
Winona, MN12-2005
Skills
- Child development
- Behavior intervention
- Data management
- Screening coordination
- Problem Solver
- Parent communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Preschool Coordinator
Winona Area Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Screening Coordinator
Winona Area Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Winona Area Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Behavior Coach and Data Manager
Winona Area Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Rochester Area Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Mathematics Education
Winona State University
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