Kerri Welch
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapta teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor for the CDA-Center-Based Course
Ed2go (Cengage)
07.2021 - Current
- Worked with a team as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) to develop content for the Child Development Associate-Center-Based online course
- Created an online course for a path to an additional CDA Credential than already attained
- Guide students in a self-paced course through the Ed2go platform, phone, emails, texts, and conferences
- Provide feedback on assignments needed to complete the CDA Professional Portfolio.
Adjunct Professor Child Development and Teacher Education Department
Houston Community College
01.2017 - Current
- Teach Child Development and Teacher Education classes online anytime, online on a schedule and at a variety of locations
- Advise students on academic matters and refer them to the counselor as needed
- Give input on textbook, course curriculum, and rubric committees.
Freelance Development Director and Board Member
Informed Green Solutions
06.2015 - Current
- In charge of social media traffic growth, crowdfunding for new and ongoing projects such as the Green Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting: A Toolkit for Early Care and Education Programs
- Researching and posting articles on the latest relevant environmental studies
- Provide trainings on Green Cleaning
- Advisory board member.
Professional Development Specialist / CDA Advisor
CDA Council
06.2003 - Current
- Assist CDA Candidates in completing the assessment process for their CDA Credential
- Conduct field observations with online up-to-date scoring methods
- Coach on DAP and future career goals
- Successfully helped many candidates obtain their CDA Credential.
Adjunct Professor for the CDA program in the Early Childhood Department
Dutchess Community College
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Supervised and evaluated students’ internships and related field work through a variety of child care site visits, teleconferencing, and other technically efficient methods of communication
- Evaluated and advised students on educational trends and career paths
- Substituted for the CDA class as needed
- Promoted the use of positive guidance techniques and DAP
- Received positive yearly student evaluations.
Child Care Assistant Director/School-Age Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
06.2007 - 10.2009
- Collaborated with Director to successfully manage entire day to day operations and the curriculum of a child care center
- Assumed responsibilities of the Director in the Director’s absence
- Achieved goals in maintaining NAEYC quality programming to promote positive relationships between children and families
- Assisted the teachers as needed in all classrooms, infant, toddler, preschool, and school age
- Won an award for implementing a healthy food curriculum
- Presented at regional training sessions and events to potential applicants and clients.
CDA Instructor/ Vocational Counselor for a Non-Profit Organization
Contemporary Guidance Services
05.2003 - 01.2007
- Effectively taught developmentally appropriate early childhood skills to young adults with learning and developmental disabilities
- Counseled on work ethics and various other issues that arose in order to promote students to be successful at their internship and future career
- Managed and evaluated interns on-site at various schools and centers throughout Manhattan
- Created a thriving class curriculum which prompted a waiting list
- Personally reached out to employers to accept interns from the school.
Nanny
The Hixon Family
06.1997 - 07.2001
- Guided a child in her daily activities and fostered development skills.
Education
Master of Science with Distinction - Early Childhood Education, Students with Disabilities
Mercy College
New York, NY02.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, History
Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY02.1997
Associate Degree with Honors - Early Childhood Education
Dean College
Franklin, MA05.1994
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
- Understanding of learning styles
Teaching Platforms
- Canvas
- Canvas Conferences
- Kaltura
- Cisco Webex
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Blackboard
- Ed2go
Affiliations
- Conroe Independent School District School District: School Health Advisory Council
- Texas Early Childhood Professional Development Trainer Registry
- Member of NAEYC, and TX Affiliates
- New Yorkers United for Kids
Licenses Certificates
- Violence Prevention
- Certificate Child Abuse Certificate
- Initial New York Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Presentations
- 09/2019, TXAEYC Annual Conference, Reducing Toxins and Green Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting for Early Care and Education
- 04/2016, WAEYC Spring Training Workshop, Green Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting for Early Care and Education
- 04/2016, NYSAEYC Annual Conference, Green Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting for Early Care and Education, Kerri Welch, Carol Westinghouse
- 11/2015, Lake George Early Childhood Conference, Green Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting for Early Care and Education, Kerri Welch, Carol Westinghouse
- 2007-2009, Bright Horizons quarterly training sessions, Developmentally Appropriate Story Time, Healthy Food Curriculum, Safety of Children’s Products
Timeline
Instructor for the CDA-Center-Based Course
Ed2go (Cengage)
07.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor Child Development and Teacher Education Department
Houston Community College
01.2017 - Current
Freelance Development Director and Board Member
Informed Green Solutions
06.2015 - Current
Adjunct Professor for the CDA program in the Early Childhood Department
Dutchess Community College
08.2010 - 06.2016
Child Care Assistant Director/School-Age Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
06.2007 - 10.2009
Professional Development Specialist / CDA Advisor
CDA Council
06.2003 - Current
CDA Instructor/ Vocational Counselor for a Non-Profit Organization
Contemporary Guidance Services
05.2003 - 01.2007
Nanny
The Hixon Family
06.1997 - 07.2001
Master of Science with Distinction - Early Childhood Education, Students with Disabilities
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, History
Manhattan College
Associate Degree with Honors - Early Childhood Education
Dean College
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