Lorna Mars
Southfield
Summary
Dynamic education professional with a proven track record at Renaissance Head Start, excelling in effective leadership and collaboration. Expert in developing community programs and fostering positive relationships, resulting in enhanced educational outcomes. Skilled in curriculum implementation and mentoring, with a strong focus on achieving compliance and continuous improvement in early childhood education.
Professional with strong background in mentoring, skilled in guiding individuals towards personal and professional growth. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and adaptable to evolving needs. Expertise in communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor Coach
Renaissance Head Start
08.2024 - Current
- Observe and mentor, goal setting, constructive feedback, and reflections with the education staff to produce positive outcomes in the classrooms. Encourage education staff to implement the curriculum to fidelity while promoting adult- child interactions.
Education Coordinator/Specialist
Macomb County Head Start
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
- Monitored the implementation of the Head Start Program, observed, supervised and evaluated classrooms and operations. Coached and mentored classroom teachers in carrying out improvement goals. Fostered positive relationships with school districts and community agencies. Planned and conducted applicable workshops.
- Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
Instructional and Assessment Coach
Early Childhood Investment Corporation
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Worked with the early learning communities in the city of Detroit to improve early learning and school readiness outcomes for children. Developed and facilitated trainings and instructional coaching support to educational staff through the implementation of curriculum and assessments.
Site Manager
The Order of The Fishermen Ministry Head Start
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversight of Head Start sites ensuring that all health and safety measures are following federal and state guidelines. Monitored and mentored teachers to produce positive children's positive educational outcomes. Conducted monthly parent meetings to update parents on children's progress, also initiated monthly trainings for parents in the HighScope curriculum.
Site Leader
Southwest Solutions Head Start
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Oversight of daily site operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth and development.
- Ensured that Head Start and GSRP sites were implementing the Highscope curriculum to fidelity.
- Developed policies and procedures as related to the Head Start Performance Standards and licensing.
Teacher/Center Administrator
Southeast Head Start
12.2006 - 06.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Child Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan12-1991
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective leadership
- Team collaboration
- Organization
Timeline
Mentor Coach
Renaissance Head Start
08.2024 - Current
Education Coordinator/Specialist
Macomb County Head Start
05.2022 - 06.2023
Instructional and Assessment Coach
Early Childhood Investment Corporation
01.2019 - 04.2022
Site Manager
The Order of The Fishermen Ministry Head Start
01.2019 - 12.2019
Site Leader
Southwest Solutions Head Start
08.2014 - 12.2017
Teacher/Center Administrator
Southeast Head Start
12.2006 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Early Child Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
University of Detroit Mercy
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