MARTHA LOPEZ

• Responsible for ensuring that the Head Start/Early Head Start program is meeting all Head Start Performance Standards/CDE Title 5, CCL/DSS Title 22, and St. Anne's Family Services requirements and expectations. As well as oversees the physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication channels, and regular team-building activities.
• Ensured maintenance of administrative records and implementation of all program service requirements; oversees accuracy of data for the program for site and in children's files. Monitored and tracked education services in the child's file and in Child Plus.
• Supported teaching staff in conducting, observing, and documenting daily experiences, activities, and routines that achieve the goals of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP, EHS)/Individual Education Plan (IEP, HS), and Individual Developmental Plan (IDP).
• Provided feedback to teacher's based on activities needed to support children in the DRDP, ASQ-3, and ASQ-SE2 data assessments.

• Advocated for the importance of early intervention strategies by educating parents about potential developmental concerns.
• Implemented evidence-based practices within program content, ensuring up-to-date information on effective parenting techniques was shared with participants.
• Provided individualized support to 36 families, addressing specific challenges and fostering positive communication strategies.
• Collaborated with community organizations to offer additional resources and services for parents, strengthening support networks and creating lasting relationships.
• Utilized data-driven assessments to track participant progress throughout the duration of each program, ensuring measurable improvements in parenting skills.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.

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• Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
• Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
• Organized successful parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress and set goals for future growth.
• Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies.
• Enhanced learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lessons.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Established positive communication with 40 parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.