MANDY PELLETIER
Schertz,TX
Summary
Passionate Training Specialist with background in designing and implementing training programs for various industries. Strengths include solid knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional design models, and conducting needs assessments to identify necessary training. Notable skills in facilitation, curriculum development, and educational technology integration. Previous roles have resulted in improved workforce performance, enhanced employee skills, and increased overall productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultation/ Training Specialist
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Provide educational consultation to early childhood programs in areas of NAEYC accreditation, behavior management, social emotional development, and licensing requirements
- Design and prepare visual training materials to support professional development sessions for educators and staff
- Customize professional development programs to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and parents
- Conduct classroom training programs, modeling best practices in early childhood instruction and behavior management strategies
Adjunct Professor
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Utilize a variety of teaching modalities, including lectures, group discussions, case studies, and multimedia presentations, to cater to diverse learning styles
- Analyze program data to assess effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and inform decision-making
- Support teachers in applying differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various student learning styles
- Apply program outcomes which are guided by the NAEYC Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs Standards
- Maintain a Course Completion Rate of 92%
- Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in adult learners' knowledge and skills, tailoring educational programs to address specific needs
- Collaborate with department colleagues to design and deliver professional development programs aligned with adult learning principles
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of best practices in teaching and early childhood education
Program Director
Bracken Preschool and Kindergarten
San Antonio, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Lead a high-quality early childhood program that serves three hundred children and their families
- Recruit, mentor and train thirty-five employees
- Develop and conduct on-going professional development. opportunities to include on-boarding, curriculum, and assessment
- Research, create and support staff in the implementation of high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum for students' infants through kindergarten
- Lead the school through Texas Rising Star certification
- Guarantee that curriculum is multi-faceted supporting a variety of theories and methodologies including NAEYC, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and Project Approach
- Coach staff members on the principles and methodologies of effective social and emotional learning practices
- Apply positive behavior supports strategies to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, reducing behavioral issues
- Lead an administrative team to ensure that operations consistently exceed the city, state, and federal regulations
- Collaborate with outside agencies and community partners that support children and families
- Provide resource fairs, parent training, support groups, sensory-friendly events, and social opportunities
- Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization
- Managed budget allocations for resources, supplies, and educational materials effectively
- Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies
- Collected key program data and analysis to support continuous improvement
Secretary
San Antonio Association for the Education of Young Children (SAAEYC)
San Antonio, TX
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Planned and executed annual SAAEYC conference.
- Liaison between association members and the board of directors.
- Coordinated and conducted training for early childhood educators.
- SAAEYC
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood and Family Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WAM. Ed. - Instruction and Curriculum with Minor in Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
Portland, ORSkills
- Problem-solving and creativity
- Leadership and collaboration
- Data analysis and organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Work ethic and empathy
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Master Teacher Certified, 01/01/21
- Adjunct Faculty Certification, 01/01/21
- CDA Professional Development Specialist, 01/01/23
Community Leadership
San Antonio Association for the Education of Young Children (SAAEYC), Secretary, 01/01/16, 01/01/21, San Antonio, TX, Planned and executed annual SAAEYC conference, Liaison between association members and the board of directors, Coordinated and conducted training for early childhood educators
Timeline
Consultation/ Training Specialist
01.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
San Antonio College
01.2021 - Current
Secretary
San Antonio Association for the Education of Young Children (SAAEYC)
01.2016 - 01.2021
Program Director
Bracken Preschool and Kindergarten
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood and Family Studies
University of Washington
M. Ed. - Instruction and Curriculum with Minor in Early Childhood Education
Concordia University