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Jeri Baker

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Professional educator with comprehensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management. Known for ability to inspire students and foster collaborative learning environments. Adaptable and reliable team player with strong communication and organizational skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Child Parent Centers, INC
01.2020 - Current
  • Coordinate with teaching team to provide learning experiences for children ages 3-5
  • Engage families in the classroom and provide support and referrals as needed
  • Supervise teaching team
  • Assess and document children’s developmental progression.

Center Manager

Child Parent Centers, INC
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Maintain the daily operations of the center
  • Supervise staff, maintain, records and performance evaluations
  • Monitor enrollment and maintain full enrollment and waitlists
  • Ensure center stays in compliance with NHSA and BCCL guidelines

Teacher

Child Parent Centers, INC
10.2015 - 10.2018
  • Coordinate with teaching team to provide learning experiences for children ages 3-5
  • Engage families in the classroom and provide support and referrals as needed
  • Supervise Assistant Teacher
  • Assess and document children’s developmental progression.

Child & Family Case Coordinator

Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse
04.2012 - 05.2016
  • Plan and facilitate children’s groups
  • Meet individually with children and families to support in healing from abuse
  • Refer families to outside agencies as needed

Family Support Specialist

Easter Seals Blake Foundation
11.2011 - 04.2012
  • Supervise parent/child visits as directed by Department of Child Safety (DCS)
  • Coach/guide parents in appropriate interactions with their children
  • Support parents in following their DCS case plans

Clinical Liaison

Easter Seals Blake Foundation
02.2011 - 10.2011
  • Coordinate and facilitate Child and Family Team Meetings of families involved with DCS
  • Monitor development of children in caseload
  • Assist Biological/Foster parents with children’s behaviors as needed

Child Guidance Specialist

Casa De Los Ninos
01.2009 - 02.2011
  • Supervise direct care staff
  • Train new staff/volunteers
  • Plan daily activities/outings and assess development for preschool aged children

Childcare Specialist

Emerge! Angel Children’s Center
08.2006 - 12.2008
  • Assume responsibilities in the absence of child care manager and assistant child care manager.
  • Train new staff members.
  • Assist teachers in classrooms as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
07-2025

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL
05-2000

Skills

  • Conflict resolution

  • Child development

  • Behavior modeling

  • Parent-teacher communication

  • Emotional support

  • Age-appropriate discipline

  • Classroom management

  • Inclusive practices

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Child Parent Centers, INC
01.2020 - Current

Center Manager

Child Parent Centers, INC
10.2018 - 01.2020

Teacher

Child Parent Centers, INC
10.2015 - 10.2018

Child & Family Case Coordinator

Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse
04.2012 - 05.2016

Family Support Specialist

Easter Seals Blake Foundation
11.2011 - 04.2012

Clinical Liaison

Easter Seals Blake Foundation
02.2011 - 10.2011

Child Guidance Specialist

Casa De Los Ninos
01.2009 - 02.2011

Childcare Specialist

Emerge! Angel Children’s Center
08.2006 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Kishwaukee College

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