Anna Clifford
Richland
Summary
Experienced educator skilled in effective communication and relationship building. Adept at facilitating professional development workshops and providing mentorship, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances early childhood education outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
School Readiness Coach
Benton Franklin Head Start
Kennewick
09.2005 - Current
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff, promoting best practices in early childhood education.
- Provided ongoing behavior support and mentorship to educators, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Analyzed program performance data to identify areas for improvement and drive decision-making processes.
- Evaluated teaching practice effectiveness and made recommendations for enhancements based on observational insights.
- Oversaw classroom operations as lead teacher while implementing behavior support strategies.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement
Lead Teacher
Benton Franklin Head Start
Pasco, WA
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social-emotional growth and inclusivity.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Collaborated with families to support children's learning and development goals.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional methods to meet diverse needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12-2012
Skills
- Effective communication
- Group leadership
- Personable and friendly
- Building relationships
- Team development
- Team motivation
- Team Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Benton Franklin Head Start
09.2015 - 09.2019
School Readiness Coach
Benton Franklin Head Start
09.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Washington State University