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Yolanda J. Mouzon

Arlington,TN

Summary

Innovative and transformative Early Childhood Education Leader with proven track record of managing, coaching and teaching in Early Childhood Environments. Leadership experience in non-profit and public Early Childhood Education settings. Managed collaborations between local school district, Head Start and Community Partnerships to ensure compliance with Childcare Licensing, Head Start, Early Reading First Grant, United Way and Federal Programs. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Virtual Platforms.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

ERSEA Comprehensive Servicea Manager

Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
  • Completed weekly, month-end reports to include First 8 and Head Start reports. Worked in collaboration with HS Director to complete Head Start year-end reports to include self-assessment and QIP.
  • Maintained records to be audit-ready in Goengage .
  • Performed careful reviews of applicant data to ascertain compliance with eligibility criteria.
  • Tailored recruitment strategies for different types of audiences to fill student vacancies by adjusting wording.
  • Cultivated and deepened productive relationships with recruitment partners.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and enrollment data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Head Start Performancestandards.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.

Pre-K Instructional Advisor

Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Support, Collaborate and Manage a cohort of 25-30 Pre-K educator teams at multiple sites comprised of a Teacher, Teacher Assistant(s), Instructional Coach, Family Engagement Specialist(s), Health Services Advisors, Behavior Specialists, Nutrition Services Advisor, School level Administration, Building Engineers as well as TNDOE Program Examiners.
  • Provides ongoing communication with all stakeholders to ensure program compliance, opportunities for program/systems improvements based on feedback and programmatic changes.
  • Provides ongoing support on instructional practices to support student academic and social emotional development through coaching and professional development.
  • Evaluate individuals regularly for progress or growth potential to guide decisions regarding advancement and additional training using CLASS and the TEM (Teacher Effectiveness Module.)
  • Develop practical training programs to impart knowledge and improve individual skill sets of both teachers and teacher assistants to include classroom handbook, weekly updates and reminders to ensure program fidelity and compliance.
  • Facilitated orientation and training classes to communicate policies and procedures to new hires.
  • Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn Early Childhood rules and regulations.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, TNDOE Rules and Regulations and District Policy.
  • Provide regular written feedback and input for program improvements on assigned committees and teams.
  • Facilitate Professional Development for conferences both in-person and virtual.
  • Served on State VPK Curriculum review team 2022-23.
  • Collect and review data that is provided to local, state and federal grantors.

Pre-K Instructional Coach

Porter Leath Teacher Excellence Program
Memphis, TN
12.2017 - 06.2021
  • Coach and mentor multiple cohorts of Early Childhood Teachers through live coaching, co-teaching and by creating and facilitating research based Professional Development.
  • Create and Maintain detailed coach and site visit notes to allow for ongoing re-evaluation and reflective practice.
  • Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using professional development programs and instructional techniques training.
  • Analyzed training needs to develop new programs or modify and improve existing.
  • Coordinated with community childcare managers to identify training needs of childcare educators in order to develop concept, sourced local and prominent speakers
  • Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
    -Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
  • Developed and facilitated in-person and virtual professional development conference for Shelby County and surrounding areas.
  • Implemented promotional strategies to maximize conference and convention attendance.
  • Member of Memphis Early Childhood Consortium which was instrumental in establishing plan to provide Community Childcare and Family Childcare providers with local high quality professional development on Early Learning Guidelines and what is high quality childcare.
  • Attended Momentous School Training, Dallas Texas. Training helped establish program improvements to meet the needs of students with behavior challenges and to provide ongoing training to teachers and parents of those students.
  • Provided foster grandparent training on child development and ELG for those who were to serve in Early Childhood settings.
    Oversaw and collaborated in obtaining Covington Pike Early Learning Center's NAEYC updated Accreditation. in 2019-20.

Early Childhood Executive Director

Chambliss Center for Children (new name)
Chattanooga, TN
09.2007 - 12.2011
  • Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
  • Provided program data to United Way, Head Start and Hamilton County Schools collaborations.
  • Worked with Childcare Licensing to ensure that staffing and program met State of TN requirements.
  • Completed CACFP reports as well as monitored childcare subsidies, such as CCDBG and CCDF to ensure access to all children regardless of income.
  • Informed Board of Directors and CEO regarding program trends, issues, improvements, needs and activities to facilitate policy-making through written and oral reports monthly.
  • Facilitated SWAT Analysis with staff and Parent Committee.
  • Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
  • Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.
  • Served on planning committee for State and City NAEYC conferences.
  • Member of NAEYC

Adjunct Instructor

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
08.2007 - 12.2011
  • Used variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
  • Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
  • Provided student feedback regarding areas in need of improvement and provided additional learning resources.

Certified Teacher Pre-K - 4th Grade

Hamilton County Schools
Chattanooga, TN
08.2003 - 09.2007
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.

Adoptions Specialist/Training & Recruitment

State of TN Department of Children's Services
Chattanooga, TN
01.2000 - 08.2003
  • Delivered radio, television and newspaper interviews to promote special events pertaining to the recruitment of foster and adoptive families.
  • Provided PATH training to prospective foster/adoptive families.
  • Completed Home study. background checks and adoption documentation for legal proceedings.
  • Created and Presented reports for Juvenile and Chancery Court proceedings.
  • Trainer, Recruiter, Case Manager

Education

Certificate in Early Educational Leadership

Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MA
07.2021

Education Specialist Instructional Leadership

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
05.2013

Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership And Supervision

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

University of TN
Chattanooga, TN
05.1999

Skills

  • Certified CLASS Trainer and Observer
  • Certified TEM Observer
  • CDA Professional Development Specialist
  • CSEFEL Trainer (Social Emotional)
  • TN Professional Teacher License
  • TN School Instructional Leadership License
  • State of TN Teacher Mentor
  • Proficient in virtual platforms of Zoom and TEAMs with working knowledge of others
  • Harvard School of Education Certificate in Early Education Leadership
  • Familiar with Child Care Development Block Grants, Head Start, TANF and TNDOE

Timeline

ERSEA Comprehensive Servicea Manager

Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2023 - Current

Pre-K Instructional Advisor

Memphis Shelby County Schools
06.2021 - 08.2023

Pre-K Instructional Coach

Porter Leath Teacher Excellence Program
12.2017 - 06.2021

Early Childhood Executive Director

Chambliss Center for Children (new name)
09.2007 - 12.2011

Adjunct Instructor

Chattanooga State Community College
08.2007 - 12.2011

Certified Teacher Pre-K - 4th Grade

Hamilton County Schools
08.2003 - 09.2007

Adoptions Specialist/Training & Recruitment

State of TN Department of Children's Services
01.2000 - 08.2003

Certificate in Early Educational Leadership

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Education Specialist Instructional Leadership

Tennessee Technological University

Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership And Supervision

Tennessee Technological University

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

University of TN

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