Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional References
Affiliations
Professional Trainings Certifications
Timeline
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Stacie Lewis

Lenexa,KS

Summary

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

Penn Valley Community College
Francis Child Development Institute
01.1999

Northwest Missouri State University
01.1997

Skills

  • Team Supervision
  • Documentation Compliance
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Project Management

Professional References

  • Vicky Flucke, 816-863-7319, School Readiness Specialist & Assistant Director- Growing Futures EEC
  • Holly Hill, 913-406-1400, Early Childhood Quality Specialist
  • Dwight Irving, dwirvin@coe.ufl.edu, Associate Professor in the College of Education

Affiliations

  • Sigma Kappa Sorority Alumni ΣK
  • National Head Start Association (NHSA)

Professional Trainings Certifications

  • TPITOS Certified Observer 2019-Current (PRISM)
  • Conscious Discipline Region IIV conference 2017
  • Certified CLASS Observer for Toddlers-2016-2023 (Current)
  • Certified CLASS Observer for Pre-K-2016 (not current)
  • Pyramid Model Practice Based Coaching 2013
  • TPOT Certified Observer-2013
  • ECERS/ ITERS Observer Trained -2015
  • Region VII Head Start Leadership Conference 2015 & 2016
  • Fred Pryor- Managing Difficult People, Transitioning from Staff to Supervisor
  • CPR, First Aid, and Medical Administration certificate
  • Child Abuse and Neglect (Sunflower House)
  • KDHE and MOPDID certified trainer
  • High Scope Curriculum Training 2013 and 2015

Timeline

Senior Researcher for Literacy 3D Research Project

Juniper Garden’s Children’s Project
10.2017 - Current

Education Specialist Head Start and Early Head Start

Growing Futures EEC
07.2013 - 07.2017

Lead Preschool Teacher

Head Start of Shawnee Mission O.P. KS
11.2007 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Studies

Park University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Penn Valley Community College

Northwest Missouri State University
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