Liza Danna
Sterling Heights
Summary
Early childhood education professional with 20+ years of experience in curriculum implementation, developmental assessment, classroom quality improvement, and family engagement. Skilled in HighScope Curriculum, CLASS framework, COR Advantage assessment, developmental documentation, and Michigan child care licensing compliance. Experienced in creating inclusive learning environments, supporting diverse learners, and collaborating with families and educational teams to promote school readiness and positive child outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Young Preschool Teacher
Troy Babes in Toyland
Troy, MI
11.2009 - Current
- Lead daily classroom operations and implement HighScope Curriculum for preschool children ages 2½–3½, creating learning experiences that support cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development.
- Design and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum experiences incorporating literacy, STEM, sensory exploration, art, music, and outdoor learning to support developmental milestones.
- Utilize HighScope COR Advantage and ASQ assessments to collect developmental data, monitor child progress, and guide individualized instructional strategies.
- Apply CLASS framework practices to strengthen teacher-child interactions, instructional support, and overall classroom quality.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning strategies for children with diverse developmental abilities, collaborating with families and teaching teams to enhance developmental outcomes.
- Maintain accurate developmental documentation, observations, and assessment records to support child planning and program requirements.
- Ensured compliance with Michigan child care licensing regulations and health standards, maintaining safety requirements and quality expectations to support a secure learning environment.
- Built strong family partnerships through regular conferences, daily communication, and engaging classroom events that foster collaboration.
- Collaborate with administrators and teaching staff to enhance early childhood programming and continuous quality improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI08-2025
Additional Undergraduate Study
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI01-2007
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts
Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI05-2006
Skills
- Proficient in HighScope educational methods
- Proficient in CLASS framework
- Curriculum Planning & Evaluation
- Child development evaluation
- Developmental documentation
- Child Observation & Data Collection
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Classroom Quality Improvement
- Inclusive Classroom Practices
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Family Engagement
- State Licensing Knowledge
- Health & Safety Standards
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent communication
- Child growth
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- HighScope Curriculum Training
- CLASS Observation Framework
- HighScope COR Advantage Assessment
- Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
- Trauma-Informed Care Practices
- Social-Emotional Learning Strategies
- Inclusive Classroom Practices
- Mandated Reporter Training
- CPR & First Aid Certification
Timeline
Lead Young Preschool Teacher
Troy Babes in Toyland
11.2009 - Current
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts
Macomb Community College
Additional Undergraduate Study
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rochester Christian University