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Ramey Fahrney

Colfax,CA

Summary

Accomplished Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at PCAC-KidzCommunity Head Start, enhancing learning through play-based strategies and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in classroom management and parent-teacher communication, I've significantly improved curriculum effectiveness and parental involvement. My approach has consistently boosted children's social skills and academic progress.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator/ Multi Site

PCAC-KidzCommunity Head Start
01.2013 - 10.2024
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.

Early Childhood Director

Sierra Preschool Parent Co Op
03.1999 - 01.2013
  • Developed assessment tools that measure student progress accurately over time allowing teachers to identify areas in need of additional support more effectively.
  • Assessed teacher performance regularly through formal observations or evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities consistently throughout the year.
  • Improved overall learning experiences by developing and implementing comprehensive early childhood curriculum.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of early childhood programs through data collection methods such as surveys, observations, or assessments.
  • Fostered positive relationships with families to support children''s growth and development at home and in the educational setting.
  • Maintained accurate documentation surrounding licensing requirements ensuring all necessary paperwork is up-to-date regularly without fail.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sierra College
Rocklin, CA

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Maintaining safety
  • Behavioral modeling

Certification

Mandated reporter certification

Site supervisor certification current

Safe food handling certification

Defensive driving certification

Family Advocate Certification

Multiple STEM conferences (presentor)

National Head Start Equity and Leadership Certification

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator/ Multi Site

PCAC-KidzCommunity Head Start
01.2013 - 10.2024

Early Childhood Director

Sierra Preschool Parent Co Op
03.1999 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Sierra College
Ramey Fahrney