Hayley Norris
Clarkston,MI
Summary
Dedicated Great Start to Quality Assessor with extensive experience in child care assessment. Known for strong observation skills and collaboration with Quality Improvement Coaches to enhance program quality, ensuring positive outcomes for children and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Great Start to Quality Assessor
Early Childhood Investment Corporation
Lansing, MI
01.2017 - Current
- Prepare for and conduct on-site observations of various licensed child care program types, including home-based and center-based programs serving ages birth-12 years, utilizing the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)suite of tools, the Environmental Rating Scales (ERS), and the Social and Emotional Program Quality Assessment (SEL PQA), to observe the program, children, and staff.
- Input observation data and evidence in the Great Start to Quality system in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Prepare detailed written reports of the observations in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Consult and advise with Quality Improvement Coaches on completed assessments in the development of quality improvement plans.
- Participate in internal workgroups and meetings as needed to support the successful implementation of assessments.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of Great Start to Quality including, but not limited to: Great Start to Quality quality indicators, Self-Reflection and quality improvement process, and required documentation.
- Meet regularly with Assessment Manager and Director of Systems as needed to keep them abreast of assessment efforts.
- Maintain knowledge of Michigan Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations, and meet with Licensing Consultants as needed.
Assessment Specialist
Highscope
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepare for and conduct on-site observations of various licensed child care program types, including home-based and center-based programs serving ages birth-5 years, utilizing the Program Quality Assessment Tools (PQA).
- Input observation data and evidence in the Great Start to Quality system in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Prepare detailed written reports of the observations in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Consult and advise with Quality Improvement Coaches as needed.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of Great Start to Quality.
- Meet regularly with Assessment Manager.
- Maintain knowledge of Michigan's Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations
Assessment Specialist
Early Childhood Investment Corporation
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Prepare for and conduct on-site observations of various licensed child care program types, including home-based and center-based programs serving ages birth-5 years, utilizing the Program Quality Assessment tools (PQA).
- Conduct on-site validations of various licened child care program types, including home-based and center-based programs serving ages birth-5 years, as outlined in the Great Start to Quality policies and procedures.
- Input observation data and evidence in the Great Start to Quality system in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Prepare detailed written reports of the observations in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Consult and advise with Quality Improvement Coaches on completed assessments as needed.
- Participate in internal workgroups and meetings as needed to support the successful implementation of assessments.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of Great Start to Quality.
- Meet regularly with Assessment Manager as needed to keep them abreast of assessment efforts.
- Maintain knowledge of Michigan's Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2005
Skills
- The ability to maintain reliability in 5 assessment tools while also training on new tools that will be implemented at later dates
- Being subjective, and leaving my bias at the door when conducting On-Site Observations
- Using my customer service skills to ensure all programs, staff, children, and families feel safe, comfortable, and supported when I am conducting On-Site Observations
- Flexibility and being able to pivot as needed
- Openness to change, and my ability to give input in regards to what I see and know is happening in the field
- Passion and commitment for Michigan's children and families
Certification
CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Pre-K-3rd
CLASS 2008 Observer Toddler
CLASS 2008 Observer Infant
SEL-PQA Observer
CLASS Environment
Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) Anchor
Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) Anchor
Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Great Start to Quality Assessor
Early Childhood Investment Corporation
01.2017 - Current
Assessment Specialist
Highscope
01.2015 - 01.2017
Assessment Specialist
Early Childhood Investment Corporation
06.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Michigan University