Carrie Williamson, MEd
The Plains,OH
Summary
Experienced education professional skilled in leadership and training. Dedicated to implementing effective instructional design and delivering college-level instruction. Committed to supporting teachers and educational staff in finding valuable resources for curriculum development and lesson planning. Offers creative and innovative problem-solving abilities to provide recommendations for staff training and continuing education programs. Diligently monitors and evaluates material submissions from publishers to ensure adherence to government regulations and institutional policies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Private Child Care
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee operations of early care and education facility
- Train staff
- Process supplies, budgeting
- Fiscal Management
Contracted Instructor-CDA Cohort
Action for Children-Columbus, OH
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Deliver CDA Modules to Fast Track cohort participants
Director
Kid's Academy-Worthington, OH
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Design, implement policies, procedures and systems
- Increased enrollment by 20% within 90 days
- Implement programming, SUTQ rating preparation
Practice Based Coaching (PBC)/CLASS Coach
Council for Economic Opportunity in Greater Cleveland (CEOGC)
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Design and implement Practice Based Coaching model for agency
- Lead agency in Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) implementation
- Develop CLASS Implementation Plan, schedule observations, collect and analyze data, develop and deliver CLASS centered trainings
- Conduct comprehensive evaluation system of PBC/CLASS to determine effectiveness, return on investment, measure growth in teaching practices and child outcomes
Partnership Mentor Teacher
Council For Economic Opportunities In Greater Cleveland
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Created Mentor Site Visit Report to promote consistent, comprehensive observations
- Provide training and observations surrounding Head Start Performance Standards, CLASS, challenging behavior increasing the quality of partnership classrooms
- Provide technical support to partnership classrooms
Area Business Director
Brightside Academy-Columbus, OH
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Created and implemented collections system; achieved collection rate increase from 46% to 88.9% in one fiscal quarter
- Lead, direct and supervise academy management teams and academy level staff
- Provided training surrounding challenging behavior and effective programming
- Coordinated and implemented systems utilized across Columbus region
- Coach, mentor and train teaching staff
- Monitored teacher-child interactions using the CLASS tool
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist, Head Start
STG International, Inc-Alexandria, EG
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Conducted needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula
- Assessed effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction
- Combined training plan with effective measures to increase concentration, participation, and accountability
Contracted Master Trainer
Child Care Resource Center-Lorain, OH
04.2007 - 05.2011
- Designed instructional aides for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use
- Adapted instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners
- Lead trainings as requested by agency
Adjunct Faculty
Terra State Community College-Fremont, OH
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Assisted with the Ohio Department of Education Accreditation for Early Childhood Education program
- Instructor of Introduction to Educational Technology-online and seated
- Instructor of Children with Exceptionalities-online
- Instructor of Behavior Management-seated
Mental Health Coordinator, Ohio Region, Migrant Seasonal Head Start
Teaching and Mentoring Communities-Fremont, OH
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Increased contracted services for children with special needs by 50%
- Review and interpret government codes, and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance
- Serve as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face special needs, abuse, or poverty
- Inform businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about educational needs, available programs, and program policies
Staff Development Specialist, Head Start
Lorain County Community Action Agency-Lorain, OH
11.2008 - 03.2009
- Increased program effectiveness in identification of training needs by 60%
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs
- Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members
Associate Executive Director, NAEYC Accredited
Oberlin Early Childhood Center-Oberlin, OH
06.2008 - 11.2008
- Improved quality of child experiences through implementation of training, observation and performance appraisal processes for teaching staff
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating primary and supplemental staff, and recommend personnel actions for programs and services
- Directed and coordinated activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions
- Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and Federal regulations, and recommend any necessary modifications
Consultant/Child Development Specialist, Head Start
Wood Seneca Ottawa Sandusky (WSOS)-Fremont, OH
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Consulted with Education Coordinator to assist with training Child Development Specialist surrounding the Disability/Mental Health Department
- Improved quality of instruction for children with special needs through training, observation and purchasing additional supplies for classrooms
- Inform businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about educational needs, available programs, and program policies
- Prepared and submit budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funds
- Reviewed and interpret government codes, and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance
- Recruit, hire, train, evaluate primary and supplemental staff, and recommend personnel actions for programs and services
- Monitored students' progress, and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems
Education
Master of Education in Learning Design -
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH01.2011
Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching - undefined
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH01.2007
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education - undefined
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH01.2004
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership Experience
- Administrative experience
- Data collection
- Microsoft Office
- Instructional Design
- Technology Integration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
- Documentation
- Community Relations
- Clerical Support
- Database Software
Timeline
Owner
Private Child Care
01.2023 - Current
Contracted Instructor-CDA Cohort
Action for Children-Columbus, OH
10.2019 - 03.2022
Director
Kid's Academy-Worthington, OH
09.2017 - 02.2021
Partnership Mentor Teacher
Council For Economic Opportunities In Greater Cleveland
09.2014 - 03.2017
Practice Based Coaching (PBC)/CLASS Coach
Council for Economic Opportunity in Greater Cleveland (CEOGC)
09.2014 - 04.2017
Area Business Director
Brightside Academy-Columbus, OH
04.2013 - 01.2014
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist, Head Start
STG International, Inc-Alexandria, EG
09.2010 - 09.2011
Mental Health Coordinator, Ohio Region, Migrant Seasonal Head Start
Teaching and Mentoring Communities-Fremont, OH
04.2009 - 04.2010
Staff Development Specialist, Head Start
Lorain County Community Action Agency-Lorain, OH
11.2008 - 03.2009
Adjunct Faculty
Terra State Community College-Fremont, OH
10.2008 - 12.2010
Associate Executive Director, NAEYC Accredited
Oberlin Early Childhood Center-Oberlin, OH
06.2008 - 11.2008
Contracted Master Trainer
Child Care Resource Center-Lorain, OH
04.2007 - 05.2011
Consultant/Child Development Specialist, Head Start
Wood Seneca Ottawa Sandusky (WSOS)-Fremont, OH
08.2004 - 06.2008
Master of Education in Learning Design -
Bowling Green State University
Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching - undefined
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education - undefined
Bowling Green State University
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