Kendra Brown
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Compassionate Early Interventionist adept at identifying children at risk and advising families to successfully implement interventions. Familiar with diverse techniques and strategies to improve student abilities at all levels. Team player with ability to grasp new subject matter quickly and disseminate information accurately, efficiently, and effectively. Recognizes the effect cultural, environmental, emotional and social factors has on learning. Has the patience to appreciate the different developmental levels of, and work at each child’s maximum ability. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Eager to apply 8+ years of developmental evaluation, lesson planning and family guidance to bring value to your team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Raleigh Children’s Developmental Services Agency
01.2024 - Current
- Provide service coordination for children ages 0-3 years in the NC Infant Toddler Program and support to their families and caregivers
- Working with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), determine family's needs for support and services (speech, physical therapy etc), and helping to plan for the transition of the child at the age of three.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize the allocation of resources and enhance program effectiveness.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures aimed at improving overall program quality and efficiency.
Family Engagement Coordinator
Durham’s Partnership for Children
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Assist private Durham Pre-Kindergarten sites with fulfilling the family engagement requirements as set by North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten that includes but is not limited to home visits, parent teacher conferences and surveying parents.
- Aided in the planning of intentional parent engagement bringing home and school together to improve the learning experience.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration and families, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
- Promoted a welcoming environment at school events by providing translation services when needed and ensuring the accessibility of materials for all attendees.
Family Educator
Imprint Cares
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Provide support to parents and children in identifying and building on strengths, capabilities, skills and protective factors. This is accomplished by utilizing a variety of nationally recognized and evidenced base programs such as, Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum, Development Indicators for the Assessment of Learning (DIAL-4) and Life Skills Progression (LSP).
- Coordinated meetings and workshops to educate parents on child health, mental health and personal development.
- Supported smooth transitions from early childhood programs to elementary school environments by providing resources and guidance for families.
- Referred families to resources to support individual plans, documenting referrals, tracking progress towards goals and following up with students on personal success.
Classroom Teacher
Various Elementary Schools
08.2013 - 01.2018
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Early Childhood Education - Child Development
Spelman College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Professional ethics
- Assessment skills
- Family Support
- Policy understanding
- Classroom Management
- Child development expertise
- Early Childhood Education
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members. (Grade Level Chair)
- Teacher of the Year (2016).
- Increased effectiveness of intervention program by developing key improvement strategies.
Certifications Awards Highlights
- Grade Level Chair, Kimberly Park Elementary School, 2014-2015
- Member of School Improvement Team, Kimberly Park Elementary School, 2014-2015
- Teacher of the Year, Reid Park Academy, 2015-2016
- Parents as Teachers Curriculum Certified(2022)
- Certified as Group Connection Coordinator(2021)
- Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment (2024)
- Natural Learning Environment Practices in Early Intervention(2024)
- Capacity Building Service Coordination (2024)
- Family-Centered Practices (2024)
Certification
Parents as Teachers Curriculum Certified (2022)
Certified as Group Connection Coordinator (2021)
Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment (2024)
Developmental Domain training series (ongoing)
Timeline
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Raleigh Children’s Developmental Services Agency
01.2024 - Current
Family Engagement Coordinator
Durham’s Partnership for Children
05.2022 - 12.2023
Family Educator
Imprint Cares
01.2018 - 05.2022
Classroom Teacher
Various Elementary Schools
08.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts Early Childhood Education - Child Development
Spelman College
Parents as Teachers Curriculum Certified (2022)
Certified as Group Connection Coordinator (2021)
Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment (2024)
Developmental Domain training series (ongoing)
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