Organized and dependable researcher and educator successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Researcher for Literacy 3D Research Project
Juniper Garden’s Children’s Project
10.2017 - Current
Coach Pre-K teaching staff to implement the Literacy 3D Model
Work collaboratively with multiple community research partners
Use tier 1 Practice Based Coaching Model to deliver various modes of feedback
Assist with collecting GRTR child assessments within participating schools
Enter data into Access database, within required time limits
Analyze and prepare data to assist educators in creating data-based action plans
Develop and deliver professional development sessions to teaching staff based on Literacy and language skills.
Assist in recruitment of research participants within surrounding communities
Organize and schedule teacher and coach meetings within required project guideline
Work with community partners on PRISM Project to schedule and collect Toddler CLASS Data.
Managed documentation according to company guidelines and compliance requirements.
Assist with creating and submitting Human Subjects applications for research projects
Education Specialist Head Start and Early Head Start
Growing Futures EEC
07.2013 - 07.2017
Monitor and supervise teaching staff and subs
Clinical Supervisor for KU Graduate Practicum student
Use assessment tools to coach and implement classroom routines
Develop weekly staff schedules and approve PTO
Use CLASS, ECERS, ITERS, TPOT to ensure quality within classrooms
Order classroom and facilities supplies
Participate and train staff for Federal Reviews
Conduct Monthly Reflective Supervision with all teaching staff
Review resumes and complete teacher interviews
Keep KDHE licensing files up-to-date for all teaching staff
Train staff on High Scope Curriculum and Online COR assessment
Maintain knowledge of current Head Start Performance Standards
Conduct department and staff meetings
In charge of New Hire Orientation and reviewing Policies and Procedures.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Head Start of Shawnee Mission O.P. KS
11.2007 - 01.2013
Develop weekly lesson plans based on individual children’s interests and developmental levels
Conduct Parent/teacher conferences along with Home Visits
Perform ASQ and ASQSE screenings on each child
Carry out Anti-Violence Curriculum (Second-Step), weekly
Provide necessary referrals and attend IEP meetings when requested
Maintain written documentation and design individual portfolios
Use Conscious Discipline methods and Positive Behavior Support within the class
Set up and design classroom environment in accordance with ECERS guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Studies
Park University
Parkville, MO
2003
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education