Cynthia Harney
Tinton Falls,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Child Development Specialist experienced in working with teachers who have children that might be exhibiting signs of developmental, mental health or behavioral problems. Proactive in addressing concerns in order to better integrate special education students into classrooms with typical peers. Prepared to apply 25 years experience in the field to train educator's, parents, and other professionals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Specialist/Trainer
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax, VA
09.1989 - 06.2020
- Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
- Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
- Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Conducted child health, sensory and behavioral screenings and prepared observation results.
- Performed early intervention services and documented results.
- Created and managed weekly personal schedule to accommodate visits with families, initial evaluations and reviews.
- Worked with over 500 families and educators in seminars and training.
Child Development Resource Specialist
Sunny Days Inc.
Hunterdon County, NJ
01.2009 - 04.2015
- Performed early intervention services and documented results.
- Conducted educational, behavioral and well-being assessments.
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Education
Early Childhood Special Education, M.Ed
George Washington University, The
Washington, DCEducation of The Learning Disabled
Northeastern University
Boston, MAAssociate of Arts - Early Childhood Education: N-6
American University
Washington, DCSkills
- Behavior control
- Trainer: All areas of Development
- Activity implementation
- Milestones understanding
- Typical and atypical child development
- Early Childhood Education
- Developmental assessments
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Documentation Management
- Family services
- Community Resources
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- Certified in NJ and VA: Early Childhood, N-6, Early Childhood Special Education, Learning Disabilities
Timeline
Child Development Resource Specialist
Sunny Days Inc.
01.2009 - 04.2015
Child Development Specialist/Trainer
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.1989 - 06.2020
Early Childhood Special Education, M.Ed
George Washington University, The
Education of The Learning Disabled
Northeastern University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education: N-6
American University
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