Jill Carey
Willits
Summary
Doctorate in Education with emphasis in early childhood education. Professional child development educator with ten years teaching experience at Mendocino College. Twenty plus years’ experience as owner/director/teacher of a local preschool and afterschool program licensed for 36 children. Active in local and state early childhood education organizations.
Experienced with delivering high-quality educational content and fostering engaging learning environment. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to promote student success and comprehension. Knowledge of curriculum development and student assessment, ensuring academic excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Mendocino College
01.2013 - Current
- Teach child development courses online and on campus in Ukiah and outlying communities including Covelo, Willits, and the Coast
- Courses taught: CDV 200, 125, 134, 120, 100, 101, 180, 130, 108 and 70 A, B, C, D
- Prepare course syllabi, align course content to Mendocino College student learning outcomes, instruct and assess student performance, communicate with students with relevant feedback, submit all required electronic reports and grades in a timely manner electronically
- Member of Educational Action Plan Committee – 2018-present
- Collaborate with Child Development Center Director and staff to ensure students receive complete learning experiences
Owner and Preschool Director
Animal Crackers Preschool and Child Development Center
01.2000 - Current
- Over 20 years’ experience teaching and managing a preschool/daycare center licensed for 36 children
- Supervised a staff of five-seven employees incorporating DAP (developmentally appropriate practice) activities in a nurturing environment in accordance with state of California licensing regulations
- Managed budget of $250,000
- Worked with State Licensing
- Worked with North Coast Opportunities to serve diverse populations
Program Coordinator
Mendocino College
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assist CTE Dean with all aspects of Child Development Program including course scheduling, advisory committee facilitation, recruitment for new adjunct faculty, mentoring new dual-enrollment instructor at Ukiah High School, mentoring existing faculty, strengthening ties to community
- Appointed to Mendocino County Childcare Planning Council as Mendocino College (Agency Representative) by Board of Supervisors
- Represent Mendocino College at the local First 5 Mendocino meetings
- Assist students in completing past incomplete grades
- Conduct part-time faculty evaluations
Education
AS. - Child and Family Studies
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CAEd. d - Education
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA01.2018
MA - Educational Leadership
Argosy University
01.2009
BS - Early Childhood Education
Mendocino College
Angwin, CA01.2007
Skills
- Student mentoring
- Academic advising
- Online teaching
- Student engagement
Businessexperience
Animal Crackers Preschool and Child Development Center, Willits, CA, Owner and Preschool Director, Over 20 years, Teaching and managing a preschool/daycare center licensed for 36 children., Supervised a staff of five-seven employees incorporating DAP (developmentally appropriate practice) activities in a nurturing environment in accordance with state of California licensing regulations., Managed budget of $250,000., Worked with State Licensing., Worked with North Coast Opportunities to serve diverse populations.
Professionalorganizations
- Redwood Empire Association for the Education of Young Children, Past Vice President, Past President, Presented seminar on 'Ephemeral Art for Young Children' Winter Workshop 2015., Chair of committee to organize conference and childcare provider appreciation dinner – Spring 2020 and Fall 2020.
- California Association for the Education of Young Children, Past State Board member representing our region
- Rotary Club of Willits, Past member (Animal Crackers Preschool owner), Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee
Professional Development
- AI Training, 2025
- POPE Tech Training, 2024
- Early Math in Higher Ed Cohort- UCLA, 2022-2023
- Mendocino College – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, 2019
- Mendocino College – Cultural Competency Training, 2019
- California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) – Fall Forum for Professional Development, 2019, 2014
- Mendocino College – Observation and Implicit Bias Training, 2019
- Mendocino College – Advanced Canvas Training, 2019
- CLASS Certified Pre-K Observer, 2019
- Mendocino College – Course Mapping Training, 2019
- Mendocino College – META Major Workshop, 2019
- Canvas Certified @ ONE, 2018
- Mendocino College – Spring Teacher Institute, 2017
- Mendocino College – Institutional Accessibility for the Web 508 Training, 2016
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Mendocino College
01.2019 - 01.2020
Adjunct Instructor
Mendocino College
01.2013 - Current
Owner and Preschool Director
Animal Crackers Preschool and Child Development Center
01.2000 - Current
MA - Educational Leadership
Argosy University
AS. - Child and Family Studies
Mendocino College
Ed. d - Education
Northcentral University
BS - Early Childhood Education
Mendocino College
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