Natalie White
Early Childhood Specialist
Riverside,CA
Summary
Dedicated Child Development Specialist experienced in working with children exhibiting signs of developmental, mental health or behavioral problems. Proactive in addressing concerns in order to better integrate students into school classrooms. Prepared to apply 23 years' experience in the field to a dynamic new position.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Specialist
Jurupa Unified School District
Riverside, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
- Provided community resources and education to families to increase knowledge and advocacy skills.
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Used many data bases to compile, maintain and file all records and documents.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Riverside Unified School District
Riverside, CA
06.2007 - 06.2017
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 06.2013 - 08.2015
Skills
Early Childhood Education
Classroom management
Typical and atypical child development
Documentation Management
Developmental assessments
Certification
First Aide and CPR Pediatric and Adult certification
Timeline
First Aide and CPR Pediatric and Adult certification
03-2023
Early Childhood Specialist
Jurupa Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Grand Canyon University
06.2013 - 08.2015
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Riverside Unified School District
06.2007 - 06.2017