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Lori Place

Broken Arrow,OK

Summary

Certified Child and Parenting Specialist

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Development Specialist III

Sooner Start
12.2016 - Current
  • Deliver face-to-face and virtual early intervention therapy for children ages birth to 3.
  • Manage caseload of 20-30 developmentally delayed children in Tulsa County.
  • Evaluate and determine eligibility using Developmental Profile 3, Battelle Developmental Inventory, and Birth to 3.

Infant Toddler Lead Teacher/Office Manager

Tulsa Educare Inc.
12.2011 - 12.2016
  • Provide developmentally appropriate activities for Early Head Start mixed age group.
  • Use Project Approach in conjunction with Teaching Strategies to respectively guide and document curriculum and developmental milestones.
  • Provide families with parenting information, resources and support.
  • Compile and reconciled forms and file monthly claims for two sites.
  • Update staff professional development files.
  • Complete special projects for Quality Assurance Manager and Executive Director.
  • Audit employee files and complete filing for Human Resources Manager.

Assistant Site Director/ Curriculum Development Coordinator/Master Teacher

YWCA Midtown Early Learning Center
08.2009 - 11.2011
  • Provided staff professional development training for 3-star NAEYC center.
  • Maintained daily communication with administrators, children, and parents.
  • Managed classroom, lesson plans, parent-teacher conferences, and activities.
  • Handled daily operations including staffing, payroll, and personnel matters.
  • Coordinated implementation of curriculum and NAEYC accreditation.
  • Managed staff and daily operations during transition with new site manager.
  • Served as staff mentor for Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline.

Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Trinity Episcopal Day School
11.2006 - 03.2009
  • Completed lesson plans, individual portfolios, parent-teacher conferences, and scheduled outside activities as required.
  • Managed classroom and instruction in a 3-star NAEYC accredited child-care center.
  • Primary caregiver for special needs students enrolled in the class.

Substitute Teacher

Tulsa Public Schools
08.2006 - 11.2006
  • Provided instruction based on prepared lesson plans for students in kindergarten-first grade.
  • Completed required paperwork and meet deadlines.

Extended Day Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Norman Public Schools, Madison Elementary
08.2005 - 07.2006
  • Assisted kindergarten teacher with classroom management, curriculum, and daily activities at the Title 1 School.
  • Assisted children with respective needs in individualized and group settings.
  • Monitored kindergarten and first grade students during lunch and recess.

Administrative Assistant

Middle Earth Child Development Center
01.2005 - 08.2005
  • Completed scheduling for 25 teachers.
  • Provided administrative support to center leadership.
  • Drove childcare vehicles to field trips.

Education

Master of Education - Early Childhood Education

Northeastern State University
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Oklahoma
01.2002

Timeline

Child Development Specialist III

Sooner Start
12.2016 - Current

Infant Toddler Lead Teacher/Office Manager

Tulsa Educare Inc.
12.2011 - 12.2016

Assistant Site Director/ Curriculum Development Coordinator/Master Teacher

YWCA Midtown Early Learning Center
08.2009 - 11.2011

Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Trinity Episcopal Day School
11.2006 - 03.2009

Substitute Teacher

Tulsa Public Schools
08.2006 - 11.2006

Extended Day Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Norman Public Schools, Madison Elementary
08.2005 - 07.2006

Administrative Assistant

Middle Earth Child Development Center
01.2005 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Oklahoma

Master of Education - Early Childhood Education

Northeastern State University
Lori Place