Pamela Hereford
Prestonsburg,KY
Summary
Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge and experience to a place-based, cradle-to-career approach that all youth in rural places succeed, starting with kindergarten readiness and continuing to a fulfilling career.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Engagement Coordinator
Partners For Rural Impact
Berea , KY
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with school district administrators and staff across 5 county service delivery area.
- Monitored data and implemented strategies to maintain grant compliance and meet "Performance Measures"
- Analyzed FE budget, submitted spending approvals, and followed standard operating procedures.
- Checked key performance measure reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Implemented research-based programming utilizing FAST: Families and Schools Together, evidence-based family engagement program that empowers parents, and builds social capital so students succeed.
- Directed implementation of "Power My Learning" evidence-based program that advances educational equity and accelerates students' social-emotional learning (SEL) and academic achievement.
- Planned, promoted and managed virtual workshops on financial literacy, college and career planning, and college visits for staff and families.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Family Engagement Coordinator
Partners For Education At Berea College
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Transitioned from PFE to PRI with same job title and job description.
Head Start Manager and EC Credentialed Trainer
Big Sandy Area Community Action Prog., Head Start
10.1997 - 10.2018
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining HS Policy and Regulations for meeting Program Performance Standards.
- Team Member during six triennial onsite reviews by Office of Head Start within U.S Department of Health and Human Services
- Managed and observed HS teaching staff in 5 county service delivery area, with 6 delegate programs, 63 center-based classrooms, serving; 1113 students
- Participated in professional development workshops to boost skills; Teaching Strategies Gold/Creative Curriculum, Brigance Early Childhood Screening Assessment. ECERS: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, CLASS; Classroom Assessment Scoring System
- Implemented and trained staff on research-based program "Second Step Early Learning Curriculum, focused on social emotional development
- .Trained all staff and monitored implementation of Devereux Early Childhood Assessment
- Prepared supplementary learning material to support structured lessons to improve outcomes
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Early Care and Education Credentialed trainer supporting staff locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
Education
Masters Certificate Developmental Disabilities -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2016
Bachelors University Studies - Minor Child Development
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2004
Skills
- Community Partnerships
- Educating Families
- Developmental Disabilities
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Set Organizational Policies
- Optimize Staff Performance
- Planning and Coordination
- Training Specialist
Certification
- Results-Based Accountability Certified Professional
- Kentucky Early Childhood Director's Credential
- FAST: Families and Schools Together Certified Trainer
- Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership Fellow
- Kentucky Strengthening Families Certified Trainer
- Standards of Quality for Families Strengthen and Support Certified
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Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time offTimeline
Family Engagement Coordinator
Partners For Rural Impact
01.2023 - Current
Family Engagement Coordinator
Partners For Education At Berea College
10.2018 - 01.2023
Head Start Manager and EC Credentialed Trainer
Big Sandy Area Community Action Prog., Head Start
10.1997 - 10.2018
- Results-Based Accountability Certified Professional
- Kentucky Early Childhood Director's Credential
- FAST: Families and Schools Together Certified Trainer
- Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership Fellow
- Kentucky Strengthening Families Certified Trainer
- Standards of Quality for Families Strengthen and Support Certified
Masters Certificate Developmental Disabilities -
University of Kentucky
Bachelors University Studies - Minor Child Development
Morehead State University
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