Jill Davidson
Fort Wayne,Indiana
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record of supporting early childhood educators throughout Indiana through quality coaching and training initiatives. Utilizing a relationship-based approach, excels in motivational interviewing and has a knack for developing personalized wellness plans tailored to individual needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health and Wellness Coach
Shine Early Learning
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with educators to develop realistic, sustainable, and personalized wellness plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provide ongoing support and motivation through regular coaching sessions.
- Manage client records, maintaining confidentiality while ensuring easy access to essential information during coaching sessions.
- Provide consistent wellness support to early childhood educators in classroom settings, helping them develop practical strategies to care for their own well-being while creating supportive learning environments for young children.
- Facilitated training focused on child, educator, and workplace wellness.
Nonformal Child Development Associate (CDA) Instructor
INAEYC
10.2022 - Current
- Instruct CDA Credential Course using a hybrid format (in person and virtual)
- Prepare and deliver CDA instruction course totaling 120 collection hours needed to be eligible to sit for CDA exam and observation.
- Assist students enrolled with the development of their Professional Portfolios.
- Prepare students for the final assessment process.
- Document and submit class attendance weekly
- Maintain a positive and professional relationship with CDA students and CDA Advisors
Curriculum Manager
Early Childhood Alliance
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Provide professional development opportunities to teachers.
- Provide HighScope curriculum training to teachers.
- Help maintain Paths to QUALITY level 4 and NAEYC Accreditation.
- Certify teachers in Adult and Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED.
Manager of Birth to Three Services
Early Childhood Alliance
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Support infant and toddler teachers by presenting professional development opportunities face to face and on TEAMS.
- Provide coaching to ensure curriculum is being implemented with fidelity.
- Facilitate group meetings to support continuous quality improvement in the learning centers.
- Work with center managers in supporting center operations, licensing regulations, Paths to QUALITY, and Accreditation standards.
- Use a variety of proven coaching strategies such as observation, reflection, and modeling when working with teachers.
Paths to QUALITY Coach
Early Childhood Alliance
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Support various types of programs; homes, ministries, and licensed centers on Paths to QUALITY
- Provide coaching support to programs working towards being an Unlicensed Registered Ministry, meet CCDF regulations, and become Voluntarily Certified Program.
- Provide on-site support technical assistance to assigned programs to increase quality. Example of strategies used are observation and assessment, modeling, reflection, and training.
- Develop and implement quality improvement plans based on program assessment.
- Monitor assigned programs to ensure that objectives and timelines in the quality improvement plan are being met.
- Assist assigned programs in utilizing resources that promote quality care and education.
- Collaborate and work with other early childhood education professionals within the agency and the community.
- Document on-site activities in CCIS
Instructor
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Ball State University
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Online course Instructor for FCSFC 250 Family Relations and FCSFC 315 Infant Toddler Curriculum and Environment
- Implemented course curriculum
- Developed a working relationship with students via email and Blackboard
- Evaluated coursework on Blackboard
Lead Teacher
Ball State University Child Study Center
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Supervised, trained and evaluated practicum, lab students and graduate assistants at the nationally accredited Child Study Center lab school
- Followed NAEYC accreditation guidelines to ensure developmentally appropriate activities and an engaged child-centered environment
- Developed classroom portfolio and ongoing program evaluation in accordance with NAEYC Accreditation
- Developed presentation materials and presented at early childhood conferences
Program Coordinator
Bright Horizons
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Ensured the teaching staff is providing a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development
- Provided leadership and guidance to Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs
- Guided and collaborated with the teaching team to design and implement DAP curriculum according to the guidelines established by Bright Horizons and NAEYC
- Supported team professional growth by providing leadership, direction, coaching, and training for staff
Education
Graduate Certificate in Adult Education - Educational Studies (Coach Certificate)
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-2018
Masters of Science - Elementary Education (Early Childhood Education Track)
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Science, Family and Child Option, Interpersonal Relations
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2007
Skills
- Open and respectful communication
- Relationship-based approach
- Consistently meets commitments
- Trustworthy team member
- Attentive listener
- Early education proficiency
- Health and wellness coaching
- Constructive feedback
Certification
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement (IMH-E) Infancy Onward June 2025
- Health Coach Training Program Certification Calm October 2024
- HighScope Certified Infant Toddler Teacher 8/22-Present
- HighScope Certified Trainer In progress
- HighScope Infant Toddler PQA Rater Reliable 5/23-Present
- Infant CLASS Certified Observer 12/16-12/25
- Toddler CLASS Certified Observer 12/16-12/25
- Preschool CLASS Certified Observer 6/15-6/26
- CLASS Infant/Toddler Group Coaching Trainer 10/17
- CLASS Pre-K Group Coaching Trainer 7/15-7/17
- American Heart Association Heart Saver Instructor 3/21-Present
Timeline
Mental Health and Wellness Coach
Shine Early Learning
11.2023 - Current
Nonformal Child Development Associate (CDA) Instructor
INAEYC
10.2022 - Current
Curriculum Manager
Early Childhood Alliance
07.2021 - 11.2023
Manager of Birth to Three Services
Early Childhood Alliance
10.2019 - 07.2021
Paths to QUALITY Coach
Early Childhood Alliance
01.2015 - 09.2019
Instructor
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Ball State University
08.2014 - 12.2017
Lead Teacher
Ball State University Child Study Center
08.2011 - 12.2014
Program Coordinator
Bright Horizons
01.2009 - 08.2011
Masters of Science - Elementary Education (Early Childhood Education Track)
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Science, Family and Child Option, Interpersonal Relations
Ball State University
Graduate Certificate in Adult Education - Educational Studies (Coach Certificate)
Ball State University
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