Juliella Beamon-Jackson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished leader dedicated to building quality early childhood education systems to maximize outcomes for children, families and their communities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Universal Technical Assistance Co-Lead
Zero To Three
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated the universal technical assistance activities for the National Early Care and Education Workforce Center.
- Collaborated with core partners on the development of the Workforce Center's new landing page.
- Developed content for technical assistance resources and activities including webinars, eblasts, and multimedia toolkits consistent with the five policy framework of the Workforce Center: compensation and financial relief, qualifications and educational supports, work environments, workforce data, and financial resources.
Director of Public Systems Support
Shine Early Learning
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided technical guidance to other state, city, and municipalities to increase access to high quality Early Childhood Education programs and supportive services.
- Advise to build improved, sustainable, and replicable Early Childhood systems inclusive of mixed funding streams such as Head Start, childcare subsidy and local funding sources.
- Facilitated community engagement projects with Early Childhood Education programs across the country to support the expansion of comprehensive services as required by Head Start.
Managing Director
CORA Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided leadership and management for CORA's Early Childhood Services Division which included three early childhood programs and preschool Early Intervention services.
- Monitored all aspects of division operations including service delivery, policy/procedure development/updates, fiscal compliance, quality assurance, and record keeping ensuring that all funding mandate requirements are met
- Led CORA's advocacy efforts for improvements to the early childhood system for all children through collaboration with program partners, advocacy organizations and community groups.
Regional Director
Elwyn Early Learning Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided programmatic oversight and administrative supervision of preschool Early Intervention services for the Northeast region of Philadelphia across a variety of settings including childcare centers, Head Start programs, and family homes.
- Supervised the operational work for all regional departments and subordinate staff including Intake, Evaluation, Administration, Service Coordination, Compliance and Billing.
- Analyzed regional data and outcomes to ensure that performance indicators were met, and developed improvement plans as needed.
Universal Pre-K Director- PHLpreK Program
Office of Children and Families
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Directed the implementation and expansion of PHLpreK, the city of Philadelphia's universal, quality pre-K initiative for 3- and 4-year-olds.
- Convened and engaged a broad group of stakeholders, including City Council, philanthropists, early childhood education providers, families, and community leaders to promote Mayor Kenney's vision for universal pre-K.
- Developed short- and long-term strategies to improve the effectiveness of the PHLpreK program as legislated through the Mayor's Office of Education.
Provider Engagement Coordinator- PHLpreK Program
Office Of Children And Families
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed the process for promoting, managing, and selecting early childhood program partners to enroll three and four-year olds in quality Pre-K throughout the city of Philadelphia.
- Collaborated with the Intermediary organizations (PHMC and Urban Affairs Coalition) to support program monitoring and to develop clear and accurate policies that ensure good program outcome for all participants.
- Provided technical program and financial guidance to support prospective early childhood program partners.
Early Learning Program Certification Representative
Office of Child Development and Early Learning, OCDEL
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Responsible for the inspection, certification, and monitoring of childcare centers, group childcare homes and family childcare homes and Head Start programs to ensure compliance with certification standards and are operated in accordance with legal requirements and departmental rules and regulations as outlined by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Investigated complaints received from parents, other agencies, and the public regarding early learning childcare facilities.
- Provided technical assistance to early learning childcare facility operators and prospective operators regarding interpretation of regulatory requirements and correction of violations noted during inspections.
Special Projects Manager
Elwyn Early Learning Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Designed and implemented projects/activities in conjunction with Quality Improvement staff to monitor compliance with state and federal timelines outlined in Chapter 14 regulations for Philadelphia's Pre-School Early Intervention Program.
- Led trainings to internal and external staff including childcare, Head Start and family program providers on policies and procedures regarding the service referral process.
- Streamlined workflow processes for several departments within the Elwyn SEEDS Early Intervention program including Intake, Evaluation and Service Coordination.
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Elwyn Early Learning Services
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided service coordination for pre-school early intervention to families with children ages 2.5 through 5 years old living in the Chester Upland and Philadelphia School Districts through Elwyn's Special Education for Early Developmental Success (SEEDS) program across a variety of settings including childcare centers, Head Start programs, and family homes.
- Facilitated IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings and delivery of services for qualifying children with developmental delays including placements in center based and approved private school settings.
- Plan transition activities for children moving into preschool and kindergarten age programs.
Education
M.Ed - English Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHB.A. - English
Howard University
Washington, DCSkills
- Child Care Licensing
- ECE Funding
- ECE Mixed Delivery Systems
- ECE Policy
- ECE QRIS Systems
- Preschool Early Intervention
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Assistance
- Universal Pre-K
Timeline
Lead Universal Technical Assistance Co-Lead
Zero To Three
06.2023 - Current
Director of Public Systems Support
Shine Early Learning
01.2022 - 06.2023
Managing Director
CORA Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Regional Director
Elwyn Early Learning Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
Universal Pre-K Director- PHLpreK Program
Office of Children and Families
08.2017 - 03.2019
Provider Engagement Coordinator- PHLpreK Program
Office Of Children And Families
10.2016 - 08.2017
Early Learning Program Certification Representative
Office of Child Development and Early Learning, OCDEL
01.2015 - 10.2016
Special Projects Manager
Elwyn Early Learning Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Elwyn Early Learning Services
01.2010 - 01.2013
M.Ed - English Education
The Ohio State University
B.A. - English
Howard University
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