BETH SMITH
Cincinnati
Summary
Dynamic early childhood professional with extensive experience in direct engagement with children and leadership roles focused on staff development. Committed to lifelong learning and staying current with research and trends in the field, ensuring the implementation of best practices. Possesses exceptional written and oral communication skills, fostering effective collaboration and understanding among diverse stakeholders. Adept at recognizing the strengths and needs of adult learners, equipped with a variety of strategies to facilitate meaningful learning experiences.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Birth to Three Programs
LEARNING GROVE
Cincinnati, OH
01.2005 - Current
- Coaching agency birth to three teachers around developmentally appropriate curriculum and fostering social-emotional competence, using CLASS dimensions, as well as agency-created criteria
- Matching training goals and strategies to competencies and needs of staff with diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences
- Developing high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
- Collaborating with coaching team, developed onboarding and orientation series to enhance organizational learning and create a culture of continuous improvement
- Collaborating with agency leadership, created and facilitated first Cincinnati area Anti-racism Learning Circle for agency staff
- Developing quality training for in-service teachers with an understanding of the characteristics of the adult learner
- Hold Career Pathways Level V status, Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
- Hold Ohio Infant Family Affiliate Level I (OIFA-I)
- Hold Kentucky Trainers Credential Level 3
Education
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LITERATURE
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.1983
MASTER OF ARTS - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN02-2026
Skills
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Strategic planning expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff development
- Effective feedback exchange
- Self-directed work ethic
- Effective time management
- Thorough documentation practices
- Data entry in OCCRRA and ECE-TRIS
- ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Timeline
Director of Birth to Three Programs
LEARNING GROVE
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LITERATURE
University of Cincinnati
MASTER OF ARTS - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
American College of Education
Training
- PITC, Program for Infant and Toddler Caregivers
- Participated in Ohio’s Presentation of PITC, Modules I and II, 80 clock hours of training
- 05/2005 and 5/2006
- CLASS ASSESSMENT OBSERVER TRAINING, Virtual Training, Infant CLASS and Toddler CLASS
- 02/2022 to 4/2022, 24 clock hours training
Treasurer
01/2019 to Current