MANDI J WOODWARD
Holt,MI
Summary
Mission-driven professional with 13+ years of experience in program leadership, curriculum development, and team coaching within education and non-profit settings. Skilled in training design, policy development, and strategic partnerships that strengthen organizational impact. Recognized for collaborative leadership, strong work ethic, and commitment to advancing team and community success. Adaptable and results-oriented, with expertise transferable across education, public service, and mission-driven organizations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Specialist
Capital Area Community Services Head Start
08.2020 - 07.2025
- Co-manage Preschool, Early Head Start, and Child Care Partnerships programs
- Lead a team of educational coaches and mentors utilizing Practice-Based Coaching methodologies
- Develop and maintain Community Partnership Agreements with an educational focus.
- Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Implementation Manual, and Michigan state regulations
- Design and implement curriculum policies and procedures that support best teaching practices and data collection
- Provide ongoing professional development, mentoring, and individualized support for education staff
- Plan and execute multi-media recruitment campaigns, and plan events
- Establish and maintain strong community and stakeholder relationships
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
Education Supervisor
Capital Area Community Services Head Start
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Supervised Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms, ensuring program quality and compliance
- Led team meetings, strategic planning, and set collaborative teaching goals
- Facilitated conflict resolution and proactive problem-solving to foster teamwork and communication
- Organized community outreach initiatives with a focus on science, literacy, and mathematics
- Coordinated team meetings with teaching staff, early childhood specialists, and other support personnel
- Strategized and coordinated with department heads and managers to integrate new standards, models and organizational improvements.
- Conducted new hire orientation and verified sufficient training of staff members before assignment to education department.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and community organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
Head Start
Head Start and GSRP Blended Classroom
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Designed and implemented individualized, developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles
- Collected and analyzed student development data through Teaching Strategies Gold
- Fostered an inclusive, nurturing classroom environment
- Engaged families in discussions on developmental progress and collaborative goal setting
- Ensured adherence to Head Start & Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) standards
- Actively participated in professional development and training opportunities
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
CLASS Observer and Train-the-Trainer Certified -
Teachstone
Lansing 11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05.2012
Skills
- Leadership in early childhood education program design, implementation, and evaluation
- Curriculum planning, implementation, and alignment with Head Start performance standards
- Training development, facilitation, and delivery for staff professional growth
- Coaching and mentoring educators to improve instructional quality and classroom practices
- Strong knowledge of CLASS® (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) as a certified observer/trainer
- Building and maintaining community partnerships to expand family and program resources
- Budget management and purchasing oversight to maximize program efficiency and compliance
- Developing and streamlining policies and procedures grounded in best practices
- Data-driven decision making to improve child outcomes and instructional quality
- Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Accomplishments
- Enhanced Classroom Engagement: Improved classroom engagement by conducting CLASS observation training. Set a routine for optimal growth.
- Training Preparation: Experienced in preparing and facilitating trainings for groups ranging from 10 to 300 staff members.
- Staff Training Success: Skilled in delivering engaging and effective sessions to enhance knowledge and performance.
- Community Engagement: Built and maintained strong community connections, linking stakeholders to mission-driven initiatives.
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certificate
- NHSA Management & Data Course
LANGUAGES
English
Advanced
Timeline
Curriculum Specialist
Capital Area Community Services Head Start
08.2020 - 07.2025
Education Supervisor
Capital Area Community Services Head Start
09.2016 - 08.2020
Head Start
Head Start and GSRP Blended Classroom
09.2012 - 09.2016
CLASS Observer and Train-the-Trainer Certified -
Teachstone
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development
Eastern Michigan University
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