Lianne Betancourt
Miami,FL
Summary
Proficient early childhood coach, program assessor, and manager that is skilled in completing timely reports and meeting contractual obligations. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities. Prepared to offer many years' experience to take on a flexible full time or part time position.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assessor/Early Childhood Consultant
Independent Contractor
Miami , FL
04.2019 - Current
- Scheduled and completed program observations using the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool CLASS tool. Conducted live and virtual parenting and afterschool observations as an active member of The Children's Trust's Content Area Team.
- Scored coaching videos using the Lastinger Early Learning Coaching Evaluation Rubric and Lastinger K-12 Instructional Coaching Rubric.
- Established and maintained reliability in various assessment tools in order to collect data that informs program development and delivery.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to understand and support collective initiatives.
- Organized and prioritized workflow to meet established timeframes per contract.
- Consulted with internal managers and executives to understand goals and objectives, liaising with external partners to develop and implement program strategies.
- Worked closely with Early Learning Coalition's and Children's Service Councils to provide feedback on programs as they navigated through the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Regional Manager/ Quality Improvement Coordinator
The Children's Forum
Miami, FL
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Contact, schedule, and complete CLASS® observations at childcare programs following polices and procedures set forth by The Division of Early Learning, The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade, and The Children's Forum.
- Enter assessment reports into state mandated data system and/or funder required system (WELS/ VINS).
- Participate in dual coding efforts to ensure high inter-rater reliability on the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool CLASS.
- Complete quarterly calibrations with 90% reliability and offer support and resources to team members.
- Assist with assigning observations to internal ACSU observers and independent contractors.
- Plan, schedule, and provide CLASS observation training (infant, toddler, PreK) to qualified individuals per the Teachstone TTT training.
- Plan, schedule, and provide CLASS Group Coaching training (MMCI) on the infant, toddler, and PreK tool.
- Supervise Miami-Dade ACSU staff.
- Serve as a reviewer for the GOLD Seal Child Care Evaluation unit.
- Coach early learning programs using the LENA Grow framework
- Participate in bi-weekly partner meetings with The Early
- Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade.
- Develop online resources to assist the Assessment and Coaching team.
Contract Manager
The Children’s Trust
Miami, FL
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Supervised the implementation and fidelity of contracts for various agencies and programs operating under The Children’s Trust’s “Thrive by 5” initiative. Executed and renewed contracts such as Teaching Strategies GOLD, The Early Learning Career Center, WAGE$, The Professional Development Registry, the Web Based Early Learning System (WELS), Early Head Start, The Children’s Trust Child Scholarships and payment differentials, and six afterschool programs.
- Reviewed grant proposals against established policies, guidelines and legal requirements to inform funding decisions.
- Offered coaching support to afterschool programs.
- Reviewed and approved monthly invoices and budget amendments.
- Serve as a member of the Content Area Team (CAT) and conduct program observations on behalf of the Parenting Club and Youth Afterschool Programs.
Program Assessor/Early Childhood Consultant
Independant Contractor
Miami , FL
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Scheduled and completed program observations using the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool CLASS tool.
- Established and maintained reliability in order to collect data that informs program development and delivery.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to understand and support collective initiatives.
- Organized and prioritized workflow to meet established timeframes per contract.
Quality Improvement Specialist
Florida International University
Miami, FL
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Facilitated professional growth through specialized and reflective coaching processes and assessed early learning programs with the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool CLASS tools
- Worked in collaboration with the FIU team to raise the over all learning environment levels of child care centers across the southern part of Miami- Dade County.
- Facilitated Director and practitioner Communities of Practice and MMCI trainings.
- Assisted Gold Seal approved programs in achieving accreditation.
Preschool Teacher
The Child Care Center Inc
Miami, FL
08.2008 - 02.2015
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Managed the classroom environment with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques using Conscious Discipline strategies.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and shaped positive social development behaviors.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns using the Ages and Stages Questionnare (ASQ) as well as the ASQ-SE and collaborated with parents to support early intervention.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Social Sciences Receptionist
Miami Dade College Kendall Campus
Miami, FL
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Assisted students in course overrides and on scheduling appointments with advisors.
- Directed phone calls to appropriate departments, and filed student feedback forms.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
- Supervised setup of conference rooms for meetings and office events in common areas.
Education
Master of Science -
Florida International University
07.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Florida International University
12.2013
Florida Child Care Professional Certification -
04.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Web Based Early Learning System (WELS), VINS
- Certified Coach, University of Florida Lastinger Center
- Certified Community of Practice Facilitator
- Data collection and Data Mining
- Reliable in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
- Certified Infant and Toddler Class Group Coaching Facilitator (MMCI)
- Certified Pre-k Observer Facilitator
- Infant and Toddler Environmental Rating System (ITERS)
- Early Childhood Environmental Rating System (ECERS)
- Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Conscious Discipline- Loving Guidance
- BRACKEN-3 Certified
- SEL-PQA Certified
- ASQ and ASQ-SE
Languages
Additional Information
- T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Ambassador
- Delta Epsilon Phi Honor Society
- Children’s Movement of Florida
- Early Learning Florida
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- School Reform Initiative Recognition
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Delta Epsilon Phi Honor Society- Award for superior academic achievement
- President’s Volunteer Service Award- Award signed by President Obama for completing over 250 volunteer hours
- Published Children's Book Author
Timeline
Regional Manager/ Quality Improvement Coordinator
The Children's Forum
10.2022 - 04.2024
Program Assessor/Early Childhood Consultant
Independent Contractor
04.2019 - Current
Contract Manager
The Children’s Trust
10.2018 - 04.2019
Program Assessor/Early Childhood Consultant
Independant Contractor
08.2018 - 10.2018
Quality Improvement Specialist
Florida International University
02.2015 - 06.2018
Preschool Teacher
The Child Care Center Inc
08.2008 - 02.2015
Social Sciences Receptionist
Miami Dade College Kendall Campus
08.2007 - 04.2008
Master of Science -
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science -
Florida International University
Florida Child Care Professional Certification -
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