Elizabeth Mua
Temple,TX
Summary
Seasoned Bilingual Early Childhood Educator and Development Specialist dedicated to advancing the forefront of early education excellence. Proficient in accreditation and quality standards, I bring a wealth of expertise to deliver top-tier technical assistance and professional development services to childcare professionals. My multifaceted skill set, grounded in a deep understanding of early education best practices, enables me to drive transformative change in educational settings. With budding leadership potential and adept project management abilities, I am a valued team player, recognized for both my independent initiative and collaborative spirit in achieving outstanding outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Quality Improvement Program Specialist
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
10.2021 - Current
- Lead mentoring initiatives for over 40 childcare centers and home-based programs, facilitating their successful attainment of Texas Rising Star certification.
- Conduct professional development sessions focused on elevating quality standards, resulting in several programs achieving Texas Rising Star State Accreditation.
- Provide instrumental support in establishing and sustaining Nature Explore Outdoor certification for outdoor spaces within 15 childcare programs.
- Conduct comprehensive site visits, execute assessments, and ensure adherence to quality benchmarks.
- Formulate and execute dynamic quality improvement plans, policies, and operational guidelines to enhance program effectiveness.
- Expertly compile and analyze review data, producing detailed reports for leadership, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Proactively identify and document issues related to compliance, standards of care, and quality assurance requirements.
- Perform rigorous assessments of ongoing operations, aligning them with established standards to enhance overall program quality.
Accredtiation Support Sepcialist
National Association For Family Child Care
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Elevated satisfaction among family child care providers by promptly addressing and resolving accreditation-related issues with expertise.
- Generated comprehensive reports outlining accreditation findings and recommendations to ensure compliance with national standards for family child care.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to devise and implement effective accreditation support strategies tailored to family childcare providers' needs.
- Enhanced the accreditation experience for family child care providers by providing comprehensive guidance on meeting national standards and requirements.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth through guidance on best practices in national accreditation for family child care providers.
Provider/Co-Administrator
Arca De Noe Family Child Care
07.2013 - 10.2021
- NAFCC Accredited & MDEXCELS Level 5 Program)
- Administered day-to-day operations including handling customer contracts, assisting with financial management, responding to customers' questions and concerns, as well as curriculum planning for the accredited early childhood program
- Cultivated Spanish immersion program accomplishing a culturally competent learning environment with plentiful outdoor and nature-based play
- Utilized Maryland's School Readiness plan to plan and execute developmentally appropriate practices in early education and care to promote the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children in mixed age setting
- Monitored educational policy to maintain state licensing standards and federal programming initiatives including Maryland Excels and the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Executive Assistant
National Association for Family Child Care
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Served as a key point for over 1,500 family childcare providers across the nation meeting the highest standards for home-based early care and education
- Managed and prioritized stakeholder correspondence, including local and state agencies supporting and mentoring family childcare providers
- Worked with the communications department to translate marketing and public policy materials from English to Spanish
- Assisted with organizational improvements to the accreditation process and department workflow by identifying trends in the field, advocating for providers, and recommending data-driven organizational structures
- Developed and implemented a Virtual Observation process in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic and I took proactive measures to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of the NAFCC observation processes.
Second Grade Intern Teacher
Beall Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with a mentor teacher and school staff to plan and schedule lessons promoting student-centered learning and positive classroom engagement
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques including differentiated assessments (CRI, word lists) and leveled readers to assess student reading level and developmental needs
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards using constructivist pedagogy to retain student interest and maximize learning
- Translated resources in Spanish to bridge the gap between school, home, and culture for Spanish-speaking families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05.2020
Associate of Arts - Teaching, Early Childhood/ Special Education
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD06.2018
Skills
- ILR Level 5 English Native/Bilingual
- ILR Level 5 Spanish Native/Bilingual
- Curriculum Development
- Technology Integration
- Parent Engagement
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Constructivist and Child-Centered Pedagogy
- Quality improvement prioritization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- G Suite
- Zoom, Webex
Certification
- Project Management Professional Certification, Syracuse University, Projected August 2024
- NAFCC Quality Ambassador Accreditation Trainer, National Association for Family Child Care, July 2023
- Texas Child Care Health Consultant, Texas Department of State Health Services, September 2022
- Bilingual Certified Accreditation Scorer, National Association for Family Child Care, November 2021
- Bilingual Certified Accreditation Observer, National Association for Family Child Care, June 2017
Timeline
Accredtiation Support Sepcialist
National Association For Family Child Care
12.2022 - 02.2024
Child Care Quality Improvement Program Specialist
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
10.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant
National Association for Family Child Care
06.2020 - 09.2021
Second Grade Intern Teacher
Beall Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2020
Provider/Co-Administrator
Arca De Noe Family Child Care
07.2013 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
Associate of Arts - Teaching, Early Childhood/ Special Education
Montgomery College
- Project Management Professional Certification, Syracuse University, Projected August 2024
- NAFCC Quality Ambassador Accreditation Trainer, National Association for Family Child Care, July 2023
- Texas Child Care Health Consultant, Texas Department of State Health Services, September 2022
- Bilingual Certified Accreditation Scorer, National Association for Family Child Care, November 2021
- Bilingual Certified Accreditation Observer, National Association for Family Child Care, June 2017
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