Skilled Training Specialist highly effective a conducting personal and group training sessions focused on topics such as Pyramid Model Tiers of Intervention, Classroom Management, and Managing Behaviors Enthusiastic personality with a hands-on, creative style.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills Ready to help teams and individuals achieve goals.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Pyramid Model Program Coach
University Of Maryland, School Of Social Work
Baltimore, MD
12.2022 - Current
Provide coaching and mentoring to Early Childhood pilot programs within the State of Maryland
Established and maintained quality control standards.
Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
Conducted needs assessments to identify targeted learning solutions.
Coordinated training schedules across sites to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
Utilized Pyramid Model designed methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Expert Reviewer
Maryland State Department Of Education
Baltimore, MD
09.2022 - Current
Chaired Expert Review Teams evaluating school performance.
Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
Built, established and maintained relationships with sources.
Early Childhood Educator
Prince George's Public Schools
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2022
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
Administered the Early Learning Assessment and the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment and trained staff to use both
Chief Educational Officer
Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
06.1998 - 06.2017
Developed and opened 6 nonpublic residential and day schooling programs for students with special needs.
Drove operational excellence at every stage of sales funnel and buyer journey and developed innovative strategies to sell to existing partners and consumers.
Developed strategy to drive company success in exceeding revenue and profitability goals.
Inspired customer success leadership to define and deliver on customer value proposition without sacrificing profitability targets.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Principal
Talbot County Public Schools
Easton, MD
08.1988 - 07.1998
Principal of Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Programs.
Early Childhood Lead for the school system.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Early Childhood Educator, Elementary Educator
Talbot County Public Schools
Easton, MD
08.1980 - 07.1988
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration And Supervision