Erin Petty
Pasco,wa
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in Early Childhood Education and Social Services. Proven expertise in developing and delivering training programs, enhancing program effectiveness, and cultivating community partnerships. Strong background in implementing best practices for inclusive learning environments and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisory Committee Member
Columbia Valley Center for Recovery
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced program effectiveness through collaborative recovery strategy development.
- Facilitated committee member mentorship on best practices and organizational procedures.
- Promoted awareness of recovery services within the community through targeted initiatives.
- Analyzed recovery outcome data trends to inform evaluation planning efforts.
- Supported funding for Behavioral health services by speaking at commissioners meetings.
- Documented committee meetings and decisions to ensure accountability and transparency.
Organic Farmer/Records Keeper
Jay Petty Farms, Inc.
05.2017 - Current
- Cultivated diverse organic crops (grain corn, sweet peas &sweet corn), ensuring adherence to sustainable farming practices.
- Implemented crop rotation strategies to enhance soil health and yield quality.
- Managed pest control programs using integrated pest management techniques.
- Maintained farming practice records in accordance with Washington State Deptartment of Agriculture.
Director of Children and Family Education Programs
Umatilla-Morrow Counties Head Start
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Enhanced early childhood education delivery through targeted program development initiatives.
- Represented regional interests at Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative with Oregon State University.
- Secured funding for community outreach programs in parenting education through stakeholder collaboration.
- Ensured compliance with regulations, maintaining high-quality service standards across programs.
- Implemented staff training to improve instructional techniques and home visiting skills effectively.
- Developed social worker teams for family reunification processes with Department of Health services.
Training Coordinator
Umatilla-Morrow Counties Head Start
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Enhanced staff practices by developing effective training programs for over 200 personnel.
- Facilitated college courses on Social Service Competencies through Portland State University certification.
- Assured curriculum relevance by assessing training needs through surveys and participant feedback.
- Conducted workshops promoting best practices in early childhood education and parenting support.
- Collaborated with community partners to improve training resources and opportunities available.
- Evaluated training effectiveness using participant assessments and follow-up evaluations.
Education
Master of Science - Family & Consumer Studies
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho, IDBachelor of Science - Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSkills
- Collaborative mindset
- Effective meeting facilitation
- Relationship management
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Accomplished speaker
- Proficient facilitator
Timeline
Advisory Committee Member
Columbia Valley Center for Recovery
07.2022 - Current
Organic Farmer/Records Keeper
Jay Petty Farms, Inc.
05.2017 - Current
Director of Children and Family Education Programs
Umatilla-Morrow Counties Head Start
07.2013 - 06.2017
Training Coordinator
Umatilla-Morrow Counties Head Start
07.2010 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Family & Consumer Studies
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Science - Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho