Crystal Moore
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
A diverse career in early childhood education and family support has fostered a robust skill set dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families within the community. With fifteen years served at Chances and Services for Youth and eight years as the On My Way Pre-K Project Manager at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, a deep commitment to fostering educational opportunities and support for families remains unwavering. Passionate about creating positive change, with a focus is on empowering young children and their families through dedicated service and advocacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
On My Way Pre-K Project Manager
IN Association for the Education of Young Children
07.2016 - Current
- Expanded pre-k capacity from 2 to 10 Counties serving nearly 1,500 four year olds in 109 approved programs.
- Recruited eligible pre-k programs and assisted them through the provider application and approval process.
- Conducted annual site visits to the On My Way Pre-K program locations.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated OMW project plans within the 10 counties served.
- Guided families through the OMW funding application and enrollment process.
- Planned, organized and facilitated events at various locations where families visit to outreach to eligible families and assist them with applying.
- Monitored and maintained inventory of the KRI assessment kits, marketing materials, OMW program signs.
- Collaborated with partner agencies to ensure a seamless enrollment process for families.
- Established effective communication, technical assistance, mentoring and support to pre-k programs as they served high risk children and families.
- Developed strong relationships with community stakeholders through regular communication and consistent participation in community meetings.
- Provided monthly detailed project status updates to executive management.
Hearing Screening Coordinator
Onsite Neonatal Partners at Union Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated and oversaw the daily operations of the newborn hearing screening program.
- Created and maintained monthly schedules for screening staff.
- Advertised, scheduled and organized hiring efforts.
- Monitored, organized, and ordered screening supplies and materials.
- Submitted employee time sheets and pay approvals.
- Monitored staff performance benchmarks, reported data to the state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention agency.
- Consulted biannually with EHDI to ensure reporting and practices met the quality standards.
- Interacted with families and educated them of the importance of early language development which begins with hearing.
Referral Specialist, Inclusion Specialist, Paths to Quality Coach
Chances and services for Youth
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Assisted and supported families with children who had disabilities to find appropriate childcare for their family’s needs.
- Provided consultation to childcare providers and parents regarding challenging behaviors.
- Developed and supported behavior support plans for children in childcare.
- Implemented an inclusive Environmental tool to establish a baseline of data for quality improvements and supported the program through quality implementation.
- Coached childcare providers to best practices according to the inclusive environmental tool.
- Recruited and coached childcare programs through the statewide inclusion program to increase the social and emotional wellbeing of young children.
- Organized a community cohort to host the Walk Now for Autism sponsored by Autism Speaks.
- Participated in community group DAWG to advocate for individuals with disabilities.
- Created, facilitated and implemented training opportunities for families, community members and childcare providers based on annual needs assessment data.
- Monitored a full caseload of childcare programs participating throughout a 10-county service delivery area.
- Maintained caseload documentation for each interaction, achievement and implementation.
Care Giver
Open Arms Childcare and Preschool
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Snack and meal preparation.
- Checked children in upon arrival and out for departure.
- Collected payments from families.
- Assisted the children with hand washing and toileting.
- Played and interacted with the children inside and outside.
- Helped meet the needs of the children while they were in childcare.
- Communicated with families regarding their children’s experiences and development.
- Conducted cleaning duties to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the children.
Education
BA of Science - Child Development And Family Life
Indiana State University
12.2004
MA of Education - Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood Education
Indiana State University
12.2021
Skills
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Client relations
- Stakeholder communications
- Staff management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Technical support
Timeline
On My Way Pre-K Project Manager
IN Association for the Education of Young Children
07.2016 - Current
Hearing Screening Coordinator
Onsite Neonatal Partners at Union Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2017
Referral Specialist, Inclusion Specialist, Paths to Quality Coach
Chances and services for Youth
01.2003 - 01.2014
Care Giver
Open Arms Childcare and Preschool
01.2001 - 01.2003
BA of Science - Child Development And Family Life
Indiana State University
MA of Education - Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood Education
Indiana State University
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