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Tiffany Huffman

Tiffin

Summary

Dynamic education professional with extensive experience at GLCAP, skilled in implementing Step Up to Quality standards and fostering parent engagement. Proven track record in coaching and mentoring staff, enhancing classroom practices, and achieving NAEYC accreditation. Committed to child development and performance improvement, utilizing effective communication and leadership to drive educational success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CENTER SPECIALIST

GLCAP
Tiffin
11.2021 - Current
  • Conducted regular classroom observations to ensure curriculum implementation.
  • Establishing relationships with our community and parents.
  • Maintain and ensure that all licensing requirements are met.
  • I ran a Gold Star center that met and maintained all Step Up To Quality requirements.
  • My center was NAEYC accredited.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to safety regulations.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.

TEACHER COACH

GLCAP
Tiffin
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Coach and assist teachers in TSG and Creative Curriculum to plan instruction and assessments.
  • Coach them on the implementation of instructions in the classroom.
  • Train teachers in our curriculum, observations, lesson planning, and conducting conferences.
  • Meet and reflect with other coaches and educational coordinators.
  • Attended conferences, workshops, and seminars to increase job-related knowledge.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops for teachers on curriculum design, assessment practices, and best instructional practices.
  • Assisted teachers in the implementation of new educational initiatives such as technology integration or inquiry-based learning.
  • Observed classrooms, identified areas of improvement, and recommended effective teaching strategies.
  • Collaborated with administrators to ensure alignment between school goals and teacher objectives.
  • Advised teachers on how to effectively manage a classroom environment while promoting student engagement.
  • Mentored new teachers on effective instructional practices, behavior management techniques, lesson planning skills, and other topics.
  • Provided feedback to teachers on their teaching strategies, methods, and techniques.
  • CLASS observations.
  • Fidelity observations.

LEAD TEACHER

GLCAP
Tiffin
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Substantial experience working with young children in a learning environment.
  • Excellent ability to motivate, engage, and encourage students.
  • Experienced and knowledgeable in Conscious Discipline, TSG, and Creative Curriculum.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Participated in workshops, training sessions, and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
  • Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
  • Supervised students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Education

MASTER'S OF EDUCATION - SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY
San Diego, CA
05.2024

BACHELOR'S - CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
Charleston, WV
08.2016

Skills

  • Step Up to Quality
  • Conscious Discipline
  • NAEYC
  • Fidelity
  • CLASS
  • Knowledgeable in the Reggio Emilia approach
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Leadership
  • Child development
  • Parent engagement
  • Performance evaluation
  • Professional development
  • Policy compliance
  • Calm disposition
  • Training experience
  • Resolving issues
  • Report preparation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Dedication
  • Management skills
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Communication skills
  • Poised under pressure
  • Time management skills
  • Staff training and coaching
  • Observation skills
  • Scheduling management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Performance improvement
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Classroom observation
  • Staff training
  • Staff discipline
  • Staff development
  • Relationship building
  • Process monitoring and improvement
  • Department organization
  • Workflow management
  • Task delegation
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Policy enforcement
  • Team building
  • Goal oriented
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Attention to detail
  • Employee motivation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Behavior management

Certification

  • PBIS: Tiered Fidelity Inventory (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Ohio Department of Education) • PBIS- It Takes the whole building. • PBIS: Data-Based Decision Making • PBIS: Supporting the whole child.
  • Ohio Domestic Violence Network- • Survivors and parenting Part 1: Effects of DV on families and engaging with survivors as parents. • Part2: Practical Studies for supporting parents and their children. • Youth Advocacy Caucus • Youth Advocacy Caucus Meeting • Working with Youth and Parents in Domestic Violence programming • Impact of a batterer: Domestic Violence in the Lives of Children • Supporting adult survivors as parents in Domestic Violence Programming
  • In Learning - LinkedIn, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for Leaders and Managers, Creating A positive and healthy work environment, Fostering Belonging as a Leader, Driving Change and Anti-Racism, Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion, Unconscious Bias, Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and belonging, Inclusive Leadership, Conflict Resolution for beginners
  • OCALI center for the young child, ID Early: Indicators for ASD and Tools to ASSIST with Early ID module., Responding to Trauma and Supporting module
  • . Autism Certification Center- Foundation of Evidence-based Strategies- Toddler and Preschool age. Courses- • Essential elements (supporting young children on the autism spectrum) • Tell me, show me, share with me (Joint attention strategies), • Involved and engaged (Shared control strategies), • Guiding youngchildre3n toward independence (prompting), • Let’s do it again (reinforcement 1), • Keeping motivation high and increasing learning (reinforcement 2), • What’s next? Preparing for upcoming activities (Priming), • Recognizing, and managing emotions (Emotional regulation), • Who, what, when, where why (Collecting data and measuring outcomes). • Many faces of autism introduction. • Understanding and treating the behavior of students with Autism • Technology basics for the Autism classroom: Tips and tricks to start the year off right
  • Teaching Strategies GOLD- • Getting started with my teaching strategies set up for administrators. • The creative curriculum for Preschool: Foundations • The creative curriculum for Preschool: Daily Resources • The first six weeks of preschool • Transforming family engagement • Using positive guidance for an Inclusive, Collaborative Classroom • Objectives for Development and Learning • Introducing My Teaching Strategies • Getting started with studies. • Getting to know the creative curriculum for preschool. • GOLD for administrators (Preschool-third grade) • GOLD introduction • Implementing GOLD in my teaching strategies for preschool
  • Operating as a Mental Health Support Worker
  • Level 2- Trauma Informed
  • Diploma in Mental Health from Alison.com

References

  • Karen Williams, 419-618-3172
  • Joey Benavides, 567-207-4026
  • Cathy Brookman, 419-619-4347

Professional References

  • Ashley Reynolds, Family Advocate, GLCAP, 419-619-9103
  • Shirley Bovee, Center Specialist at Fostoria Head Start Center, GLCAP, 419-701-8794
  • Mindy Slutsky, Center Specialist at Sylvania Head Start center, GLCAP, 419-410-2000

Timeline

CENTER SPECIALIST

GLCAP
11.2021 - Current

TEACHER COACH

GLCAP
10.2020 - 11.2021

LEAD TEACHER

GLCAP
10.2018 - 10.2020

MASTER'S OF EDUCATION - SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR'S - CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
Tiffany Huffman