Dr. Janice Samuel-Powell

• Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
• Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
• Observed clinical psychology staff and attended 200 hours of supervision to develop practical knowledge and abilities.
• Maintained accurate and to-code recordkeeping by inputting and updating patient information using LMS.

• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

• Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
• Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff assigned to Early Childhood and Preschool programs and aligning with the YMCA Mission Goals
• Plan, organize, implement, supervise, coordinate and evaluate the Early Childhood and Preschool programs of the District to meet the requirements of the Abbott decision (N.J.A.C
• 6A:24-1.1 et seq.)
• Ensure that each student will meet and exceed the Core Curriculum Content Standards, consistent with the mission, philosophy, values, and instructional goals of the district, and meeting all laws, codes, Board policies and regulations
• Assist with the community planning process to enable the integrated and efficient provision of services to preschool students;
• Coordinated use of Department of Human Services licensed child care providers within the community
• Arrange and conduct professional development and training for all Staff
• Provide Fiscal Oversight of Program
• Utilize data to identify student and instructional needs
• Interview, evaluate and hire staff.

• Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in children's homes without direct supervision.
• Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each child. Attend IFSP meetings regularly.
• Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and functioning of upper extremities.
• Provide evaluations for eligibility in early intervention.

• Lead and organize an effective youth ministry, implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and evangelism.
• Demonstrates a hunger for more of God and possess a passion to lead the youth of our church and community into that same hunger.

• Instruct continuing adult education students in teacher preparation course for teachers and teacher assistants
• Provide strategies for individualizing for students and on passing required teacher exams
• Incorporate in-house collegiate and external resources to develop lesson plans; create and administer exams.
• Provide students with feedback targeting areas of improvement and align their strengths with course objectives and intended outcomes.
• Consult with adults regarding learning techniques and teaching strategies.

• ABA- Provide Early Intervention services and evaluation for children 0-3 years old
• Utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis methodology for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attend IFSP/IEP meetings and collect data
• Provide ongoing coaching to individuals and small groups of school staff with specific problem-solving techniques, objective feedback, and an opportunity to reflect on their current practice
• Work with schools to identify teacher leaders, provide a series of intensive trainings, and create professional learning communities within schools through peer-to-peer coaching focused on development of behavior management plans
• Provide ABA therapy for students K indergarten-12th grade.

• Provide training and support to programs/schools on the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold assessment tools
• Provide technical assistance to programs/schools on implementation of curriculum & assessment tools
• Present and demonstrate Teaching Strategies materials and products at local and national conferences.

• Collaborated with training team and developed missionary and member care training that met educational and spiritual needs in organization.
• Delivered instruction, supervision and consultation to individuals in supervisory clinical pastoral education program.
• Kept age and stage training and supporting documentation up to date and equipped new Christian education volunteers.
• Offered Christian education, pastoral care and spiritual support in high-stress environment.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs with teachers, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques
• Develop and implemented curriculum for English Language Learners
• Conducted workshops for Parents on a variety of topics
• Served as an Education Director in many of the academies temporarily and assisted in hiring new Education Directors
• Monitored instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions
• Taught students with special needs ADL skills in Universal-Pre-K Program
• Plan and assisted teachers in developing and implementing activities for children with special needs
• Differentiated instruction based on IFSP/IEP goals
• Tutored students in School-Age program
• Trained staff on Response to intervention approach
• Provided individualized training and professional development to a staff of 300 and supervised 14 educational directors Wrote and developed curriculum and assessment tools.

The CDA Instructor is responsible for directing, instructing, organizing, and collaborating with College staff, students, and center staff. The CDA Instructor will be held accountable for providing instruction to adult learners by providing creative, hands-on experiences that assist individuals in earning the CDA credential. Additionally, the CDA Instructor

• Work with students that have completed their 120 hours towards the CDA, but need assistance in putting the final portfolio together.
• Present information regarding CDA and the supports we offer to child care providers, the staff, and those new to the field
• Seek out new opportunities for the CDA Team to support the field of early childhood education, not limiting the boundaries to the current model.