Sally Talmadge
Evans,CO
Summary
Senior Instructional Coach at Colorado Early Education Network with expertise in early childhood education and mentoring. Achieved significant reduction in staff turnover through targeted training and support initiatives, leading to improved classroom management and student engagement. Skilled in applied behavior analysis, fostering educator excellence in teaching practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Instructional Coach of Education
Colorado Early Education Network (CEEN) Head Start
Greeley, USA
08.2019 - Current
- Train support and guide education staff on overall management of the classroom
- Train new staff in policies and procedures as well as provide training on site for effective hands on learning
- Provide staff with professional development opportunities such as webinars, outside resources and on site learning groups
- Provide up-to-date documents for staff by streamlining paperwork for effective application
- I work alongside administration to provide feedback from education staff with suggestions and resources that I gathered which contributed to less staff turnover and better performance
TLC Coach/Mentor and Lead Teacher
Community Action of Laramie County
Cheyenne, USA
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Attended home visits, parent/teacher conferences to work with families to set goals and help with school readiness
- Provided families with outside educational resources on transitions, behavior management etc. that positively impacted their relationship with their children in the home
- Utilized Teaching Strategies gold program to set up IEP and regular goals for the children under my care
- Held peer to peer coaching meetings with education staff to offer support with behavior management, implementation of lessons, getting CLASS ready, and overall classroom management.
- Tracked staff goals by using strength and needs assessments and providing resources to them for overall success
Family Worker
Norwescap Child & Family Resource Services
Newton, USA
08.2003 - 06.2015
- Worked side by side with parents to help their children become potty trained, prepare for kindergarten transition, referrals, and assisting in furthering their own education and Job searches.
- Documented strengths and needs of families to provide resources that will guide them in success
- Held collaborations with United Way, Department of child and family services and other outside entities to help and empower parents with childcare, jobs, clothing, and furthering their education
- Held monthly parent meetings with guest speakers to provide resources to families
- In charge of enrollment, recruitment, applications and wait lists for classrooms
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA06-2026
Bachelors of Science - Educational studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2015
Associate in Science (AS) - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth college
Phoenix, AZ01.2012
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Management and administration
- Behavioral therapy and management
- Customer service excellence
- Childcare expertise
- Applied behavior analysis
- Mentoring and coaching
- Classroom management strategies
- Student engagement and support
- Research and analysis skills
- Presentation delivery
- Curriculum development and design
- Social work practices
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Autism spectrum experience
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Current CLASS certification is an Observational instrument developed at the School Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning to assess classroom quality in PK-12 classrooms.
- PDIS level 6
- Certification as Center Director for Large Centers
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Senior Instructional Coach of Education
Colorado Early Education Network (CEEN) Head Start
08.2019 - Current
TLC Coach/Mentor and Lead Teacher
Community Action of Laramie County
08.2017 - 07.2019
Family Worker
Norwescap Child & Family Resource Services
08.2003 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Psychology
Ashworth College
Bachelors of Science - Educational studies
Grand Canyon University
Associate in Science (AS) - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth college
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