Elizabeth Seaver
Merrimack,NH
Summary
Compassionate Early Interventionist adept at identifying children at risk and advising families to successfully implement interventions. Eager to apply 16 years of developmental evaluation and family guidance to bring value to the team.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Specialist Early Intervention
Thom Ann Sullivan
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes in planning interventions, leading to more effective outcomes for children served.
- Enhanced child development by implementing individualized early intervention strategies and techniques.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children from early intervention programs into school settings by collaborating closely with educational teams.
- Evaluated children''s progress and adjusted interventions accordingly for continued growth and development.
- Provided ongoing support to families through home visits, phone calls, and written communication, ensuring consistent progress monitoring.
- Advocated for children''s needs within various settings such as schools or community programs to promote inclusion and accessibility of services.
- Supported families in navigating complex systems of care by offering information on available resources and facilitating connections with appropriate providers.
- Maintained compliance with all state and federal regulations related to early intervention services, ensuring highest quality of care for children and families.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating closely with colleagues and sharing best practices, resulting in improved service delivery across team.
- Empowered parents through coaching on how to effectively implement strategies at home that would foster their child''s development.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in the design of individualized early intervention sessions to maximize developmental gains for each child.
- Coordinated care among multidisciplinary teams comprising therapists, educators, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive support for each child.
- Collaborated with families to develop tailored intervention plans, resulting in improved child outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality services by staying up-to-date with industry best practices and attending relevant professional development opportunities.
- Managed caseloads efficiently to maintain timely documentation and service delivery without compromising quality of care.
- Administered, interpreted and reported student evaluations to parents and guardians.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving skills through active exploration games and activities.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Collaborated with parents and communities to improve learning quality and develop individualized student programs.
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students within classroom to implement full-inclusion model.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Liaised with teachers and doctors to maintain cohesive collaboration regarding child's goals and challenges.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Taught [subject] to individual and small groups.
- Evaluated students to determine academic and emotional development levels.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Developed clear goals for each child based on assessment results, guiding the implementation of tailored interventions.
- Promoted family engagement in the early intervention process by providing resources, education, and guidance on supporting their child''s development at home.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication for effective collaboration.
- Conducted regular progress monitoring to identify areas of improvement in each child''s development, leading to timely adjustments in intervention strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify children''s strengths and needs, informing the creation of targeted intervention plans.
Director
Little Pilgrim Preschool
01.2013 - Current
- Researched and revised protocols as need to maintain optimum safety for children, staff, and parents during Covid 19
- Supervised and evaluate all programs, daily activities and ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum within the regulations of the State of New Hampshire
- Lead monthly staff meeting
- Provided PD resources to the staff
- Maintained all forms and paperwork as required by the State of New Hampshire
- Monitor and maintain parent/school relationships and communication
- Collect and record monthly tuition
- Give tours and enroll new students to maintain full enrollment
- Handled and maintained annual budget
- Facilitated fundraisers to raise money for certain areas of our program
- Worked with the parent and church boards to maintaining positive relationships and communication
- Interviewed and hired new staff and provided mentorship
- Filled in as need in the classrooms
- Ran the extended lunch program
- Researched appropriate speakers, guest to enhance our curriculum
- Worked with other directors in the community to brainstorm how to find staff
- Attended weekly meetings with the state addressing covid 19, and new regulations and implemented them into our program
- Maintained the maintenance of the building
- Collaborated with area police and fire agencies to provide the school with the safety.
Lead Teacher
Little Pilgrim Preschool
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 3, 4 and 5
- Work on self-help skills, separation anxiety and other emotional issues that children experience in the first year of preschool
- Work with preschool staff to plan and implement music, movement and literature-based activities for daily meeting of children ages 3-6
- Maintain the overall facilitation and appearance of the classroom
- Responsible for documentation, developing portfolios and presenting the information to parents twice a year
- Referring children who identify with learning or social emotional challenges to the appropriate agencies or school districts
- Writing evaluations for these students, attending IEP meeting advocating for the children to receive the services they need and them implementing the goals into the classroom, and guiding the parents through the system
- Communicating with the specialties (work at as a team)
- Design and implement gross motor movement class for the school
- Mentor assistant teacher with classroom management and developmental practices
- Perform director’s duties with she is not on site
- Collaborate with staff to provide a safe environment inside and out.
Substitute Teacher/Para
Nashua School District
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Experience in K-12 classrooms
- Follow the teachers’ sub plans and duties for the day.
Lead Teacher
Preschool in the Village
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Developed and implemented developmental curriculum
- Community involvement
- Facilitated guest speakers
- Communicated with parents
- Wrote evaluations and preformed parent conferences
- Incorporate music, art and drama into the everyday lives of the students.
Substitute Teacher
Merrimack School District
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Experience in K-8 classrooms
- Follow the teachers’ sub plans and duties for the day.
Birthday Party Leader
Gymnastic Village
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Set up and facilitate parties for children age 3-12
- Supervise assistance
- Handle billing
- Communicate with the hosts.
Administrative assistant
REMAX Country Properties
01.1996 - 01.2000
Lacrosse Coach
Recreation Center
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Lacrosse Coach for grades 6-8
Lifeguard
Merrimack YMCA
- Swim instructor
- Preschool coordinator for special preschool classes
- Jamboree Instructor
- Youth sport coordinator for Soccer, Basketball and Tee Ball.
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Enrichment Center
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Enrichment Center
Education
BS in Interdisciplinary - Elementary Education, Child Development, and Early Childhood
Plymouth State
Plymouth, NH01.1989
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Effective problem-solver
- Leadership Qualities
- First Aid
Certification
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Special education advocate
- Para 2 certified
Timeline
Developmental Specialist Early Intervention
Thom Ann Sullivan
08.2023 - Current
Director
Little Pilgrim Preschool
01.2013 - Current
Lead Teacher
Little Pilgrim Preschool
01.2013 - 01.2021
Substitute Teacher/Para
Nashua School District
01.2013 - 01.2015
Lead Teacher
Preschool in the Village
01.2009 - 01.2013
Substitute Teacher
Merrimack School District
01.2008 - 01.2010
Birthday Party Leader
Gymnastic Village
01.2005 - 01.2010
Administrative assistant
REMAX Country Properties
01.1996 - 01.2000
Lacrosse Coach
Recreation Center
01.1992 - 01.1994
Lifeguard
Merrimack YMCA
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Enrichment Center
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Enrichment Center
BS in Interdisciplinary - Elementary Education, Child Development, and Early Childhood
Plymouth State
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