Elizabeth Ceaser
Louisville,KY
Summary
Experienced education professional equipped to excel in leadership roles who prioritizes children and their families Strong focus on team collaboration, flexibility with changing needs, and achieving desired results. Skilled in curriculum development, staff management, and strategic planning. Dependable, adaptable, and driven with a passion for relationship building and educational excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Education
St. Benedict Center For Early Childhood Education
07.2024 - Current
- Assist educators with weekly lesson plans, assessments and daily curriculum
- Ensure that KY state licensing regulations as well as Head Start policies are maintained
- Support faculty collaboration by fostering open communication channels and help organize professional development opportunities and monthly staff meetings
- Encourage parental involvement in educational activities by facilitating engaging programs and events with community partners
- Oversee the food program, including food ordering to meet the CACFP guidelines
- Fulfill educator and cook roles when necessary
Lead Preschool Educator
St Benedict Childhood Center Head Start Program
07.2020 - Current
- Lead educator for 16 preschool children in a Reggio inspired, Head Start program serving the Russel/California neighborhoods of Louisville
- Create thoughtful, weekly lesson plans based on emergent, child- led curriculum, facilitate routine developmental assessments, family conferences and home visits
- Attend monthly professional development opportunities in conjunction with Greater Head Start of Louisville and Community Coordinated Child Care
Director, Early Childhood Education
Ventana School
08.2017 - 06.2020
- As one of four members of the Leadership Team, worked to establish and implement policies and procedures for our Reggio inspired, pre- k through 5th grade program, monitored CA state licensing
- Planned Professional Development opportunities and supported positive relationships among staff, planned weekly staff meetings, annual reviews
- Provided individual family support as well as parent education events
Lead Preschool Educator
Ventana School
10.2012 - 08.2020
- Developed long and short term, Reggio- inspired learning opportunities through thoughtful reflection of children's dialogue, interests and engagement
- Prepared assessments and conference meeting reports as well as weekly classroom blog posts to maintain positive parental communication
- Created an intentional, attractive classroom environment
Parent Education Instructor
San Mateo Adult School
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Designed early childhood learning environment for children 0-5 yrs old, and their caregivers
- Provided education related to child development, parenting practices community resources
Mental Health Counselor
Teen Health Connection
09.2003 - 03.2005
- Worked as a member of a four person staff providing reproductive health care to teenage youth
- Provided mental health counseling to the patients and referrals to community resources
Early Intervention Counselor
Tri-Counties Regional Center
06.2002 - 06.2003
- Performed developmental assessments for children 0-3 years old in their homes
- Supported clients and their families by providing interventions and advocacy
MSW Internship
San Francisco General Hospital
09.2000 - 05.2001
- Performed psycho-social assessments of patients in the ICU
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during hospitalizations in the ICU
600 Hr. Child Life Internship
Oakland Children's Hospital
05.1999 - 08.1999
- Provided evidence- based, developmentally appropriate interventions during Pre-Op visits to pediatric patients and their caregivers
- Facilitated therapeutic play for children experiencing chronic illness, trauma and bereavement
Education
Master of Social Work -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2001
Child Life Certificate Program - Child Life
Edgewood College
Madison, Wisconsin05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies And Social Welfare
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-1996
Skills
- Inclusive education
- Collaborative learning
- Empathic leadership
- Adaptability
Timeline
Assistant Director of Education
St. Benedict Center For Early Childhood Education
07.2024 - Current
Lead Preschool Educator
St Benedict Childhood Center Head Start Program
07.2020 - Current
Director, Early Childhood Education
Ventana School
08.2017 - 06.2020
Lead Preschool Educator
Ventana School
10.2012 - 08.2020
Parent Education Instructor
San Mateo Adult School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Mental Health Counselor
Teen Health Connection
09.2003 - 03.2005
Early Intervention Counselor
Tri-Counties Regional Center
06.2002 - 06.2003
MSW Internship
San Francisco General Hospital
09.2000 - 05.2001
600 Hr. Child Life Internship
Oakland Children's Hospital
05.1999 - 08.1999
Master of Social Work -
San Jose State University
Child Life Certificate Program - Child Life
Edgewood College
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies And Social Welfare
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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