Elizabeth McCullough
Ammon,ID
Summary
Knowledgeable and driven professional with proven ability to manage and optimize client support services. Adept at coordinating resources and resolving complex client issues, leading to enhanced client satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills in ensuring seamless service delivery and team collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Education & Support Coordinator
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
06.2015 - Current
- Maintained high-quality Head Start standards based on developmentally appropriate practices as maintained by the Head Start Performance Standards.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence and return the information to staff in trainings.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations of the Early Learning Outcomes Framework, IDEA, Head Start Performance Standards, and EICAP's Policy and Procedures.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents, teaching staff, and the contracted Mental Health Consultant.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning from the valid, reliable, researched based, ELOF aligned Frog Street Curriculum based from Infant to Pre-K.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. As well as work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members utilizing a number of different computer software programs such as ChildPlus Desktop and Online, ASQ Online, e-DECA online, DRDP with ChildPlus Online, INTACT, Office365, Staff Portal and Outlook for e-mail.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic as well as paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
08.2009 - 06.2015
- Assisted and supervised 18 to 36 children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences and home visits to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files utilizing Teaching Strategies Gold.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans from the Invetigator's Club Curriculum, Second Step, and I Am Amazing.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and share best practices as well as improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting. Shared documentation of children's improvement on IEP and Service Plan Goals with families at Home Visits and Parent Teacher conferences via IAR's (Individual Activity Reports).
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, resulting in increased academic growth and understanding.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Montana - Western
Dillon, MT05-2023
Skills
- Report preparation
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Inbound phone call handling
- Team collaboration
- Customer database systems
- Travel arrangements coordination
- New hire orientation
- Calendar management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Outlook, INTACT, Office365, ASQ-3, e-DECA, ChildPlus Desktop and Frog Street Lilypad
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff development and training
Timeline
Early Childhood Education & Support Coordinator
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
06.2015 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
08.2009 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Montana - Western
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