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Work History
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AWARDS
PRESENTATIONS
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Priscilla A. Hayes

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dynamic early childhood education leader with a proven track record at Child Care Resources Inc. Skilled in developmental monitoring and practice-based coaching, I empower educators to implement trauma-informed strategies. Passionate about curriculum development and collaborative teamwork, I drive impactful learning experiences that foster children's growth and wellbeing.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead B-3 Specialist, North Carolina Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative

Child Care Resources, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
07.2015 - Current
  • Promoted developmental monitoring within early care programs to uphold quality standards.
  • Utilized practice-based coaching to identify strengths and improvement areas among early educators.
  • Facilitated professional development through North Carolina Health and Safety Resource Center offerings.
  • Engaged in collaborative efforts with Mecklenburg County Local Interagency Coordinating Council activities.
  • Co-developed 'Applying NCFELD to Infant-Toddler Planning' training series for targeted educator support.
  • Maintained accurate records and comprehensive reports on progress and outcomes.
  • Developed actionable goals based on targeted teaching practices.
  • Supported teammates by observing their progress in meeting deliverables under North Carolina Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative protocols.

Assistant Director

Kinder Care
Gastonia, NC
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Coached and modeled appropriate interactions for teachers with children.
  • Counseled teachers on continuing education options.
  • Assisted center director in everyday tasks as needed.

Lead Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience
Charlotte, NC
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Created lesson plans and overseeing daily learning activities.
  • Monitored the children's social, emotional, and intellectual development.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress.

Parent Counselor, Child Care Search

Child Care Resources Inc.
Charlotte, NC
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Assisted families in choosing and locating child care programs in their area.
  • Counseled families on the factors that determine the quality of child care programs.
  • Provided information about child care subsidy.
  • Conducted a preliminary screening of clients for eligibility for child care subsidy program
  • Placed qualified families on the child care subsidy waiting list.

Co-Teacher, Toddler Teacher

Selwyn Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
01.1996 - 01.2002
  • Created lesson plans and overseeing daily learning activities.
  • Monitored the children's social, emotional, and intellectual development.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress.

Infant Toddler Trauma Informed Coach

North Carolina Infant and Toddler Trauma Informed Care Project, Cohort 2
01.2020
  • Coached administrators and early educators on strategies to support their health and wellbeing.
  • Coach early educators in learning wellbeing strategies using various activities and tools.
  • Determine and use the most effective materials and resources to support early educators in accomplishing their goals of being more trauma-informed.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports.

Education

Master of Education - Birth through Kindergarten

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
05-2020

Master of Science - Adult Education

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, NC
12-2003

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, minor in Sociology

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte
05-2000

Skills

  • Developmental monitoring
  • Practice-based coaching
  • Curriculum development
  • Data analysis
  • Trauma-informed strategies
  • Collaborative teamwork

Certification

ITTI Care Coach Certified, July 2021
Infant Toddler Trauma Informed Care, Duke University

ITS-SIDS Certified Trainer, August 2015
North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center

Infant Family Specialist Endorsed Reflective Supervisor, June 2025
Infant Family Specialist, July 2024
Infant Family Associate, February 2023
North Carolina Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Association

Early Educator Certificate, Level 12, June 2021
Technical Assistance Endorsed, June 2021
Professional Development Endorsed, June 2021
North Carolina Institute for Child Development Professionals

Director’s Toolbox Management Series Certified Trainer, January 2020
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University

Fully Certified Trainer, October 2017
Program in Infant and Toddler Care

AWARDS

Dr. Deborah ‘Deb’ Cassidy Leadership Award, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2020

PRESENTATIONS

PBS’s Impact Early Childhood Education Summit 2022

  • “A Great Place to Work: Creating a Healthy Organizational Climate”

Advancing Skills and Knowledge (ASK) Conference 2021

  • “Using Basic Sign Language with Infants and Toddlers”

NCayec 65th Annual Conference 2018

  • “Social Emotional Milestones”

NCayec 64th Annual Conference 2017

  • “Language Development and Communication in Infants and Toddlers”

Timeline

Infant Toddler Trauma Informed Coach

North Carolina Infant and Toddler Trauma Informed Care Project, Cohort 2
01.2020

Lead B-3 Specialist, North Carolina Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative

Child Care Resources, Inc.
07.2015 - Current

Assistant Director

Kinder Care
01.2014 - 01.2015

Lead Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience
01.2012 - 01.2014

Parent Counselor, Child Care Search

Child Care Resources Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2007

Co-Teacher, Toddler Teacher

Selwyn Child Development Center
01.1996 - 01.2002

Master of Education - Birth through Kindergarten

University of North Carolina At Greensboro

Master of Science - Adult Education

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, minor in Sociology

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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