Assessor & Training Specialist

• Jul 2018 - Present

• Conduct observational evaluations of Early Childhood classrooms in both Spanish and English; compose and submit evaluation reports in both quantitative and narrative form • Increase efficiency and reduce errors by producing original auto-filling report templates in both Word and Excel; update or generate new original versions as needed due to changes in report parameters • Develop and deliver in-house resources and trainings in: Google Suite; Windows 10 and select Microsoft Office products; assessment tools; orientation and onboarding for incoming hires • Initiate and lead ongoing DEI discussion groups centered on the United Way of IL Equity Challenge and staff-wide DEI Book Club selections. Nominated by teammates to serve on planning committee for organization-wide DEI meeting. • Spearhead, research, and deliver an annotated outline for conducting remote observations, including: technological considerations, evidence for tool validity, and funder protocols regarding virtual interactions with teachers and students Show less

Board Member

• Jan 2022 - Present

Lead Teacher

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

• Lead teacher in a Reggio Emilia-inspired setting, including leading local field trips to community settings • Established strong positive relationships with students and families to halt ongoing attrition of both students and staff and repair overall trust in the program; increased student enrollment by approximately 25% • Lead teacher in a Reggio Emilia-inspired setting, including leading local field trips to community settings • Established strong positive relationships with students and families to halt ongoing attrition of both students and staff and repair overall trust in the program; increased student enrollment by approximately 25%

Independent Consultant

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

• Evaluated published and site-created curricula and assessments for daycare and pre-K settings • Produced review rubrics and disseminated results via written narrative • Evaluated published and site-created curricula and assessments for daycare and pre-K settings • Produced review rubrics and disseminated results via written narrative

Reserve Teacher

• Feb 2015 - May 2017

• Fulfilled daily lesson plans in all types of pre-K, elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms, including but not limited to: the general curriculum, a variety of special education settings, foreign languages, the arts, and general and adaptive physical education

Independent Contractor

• Mar 2012 - May 2017

• Synthesized educational case files, conducted assessments (Woodcock-Muñoz Pruebas de Aprovechamiento Batería), and provided written interpretation for psychoeducational reports for the evaluation of students in a dual-immersion (Spanish-English) bilingual school• Trained staff on administration of the Batería III Woodcock-Muñoz• Reserve (substitute) taught in PreK-12 classrooms across all specialties

Psychotechnician

• Jun 2013 - May 2017

• Compose complex neuropsychological reports that are comprehensive and efficient while remaining approachable to a layperson. • Write comprehensive background history summaries for clinical psychological reports based on record review and interview notes. • Administer, score, interpret, and summarize individual performance on a variety of psychological and educational tests, including but not limited to: Woodcock-Johnson III & IV (Cognitive & Achievement) Batteries, Beery-Buktenica VMI, Jordan Left-Right Reversal, Stroop, Child Sensory Profile, ABAS, BASC, ABCL, CARS-ST, *Since leaving Minnesota in May of 2017, my bosses repeatedly flew me back from out-of-state to complete work for the company. Show less

Lead Teacher

• Oct 2012 - Aug 2015

• Revised and delivered a developmentally appropriate, responsive curriculum designed for ages 2-5, while providing auxiliary programming for children ages 0-15 years • Facilitated reflective practice opportunities for parents, providing direct instruction, modeling, and coaching of developmentally-appropriate parent-child interactions • Managed the emotional and behavioral needs of economically disadvantaged high-risk students • Collaborated with supervisors and parent educators to provide cohesive programs while acting as lead teacher over 2-5 other staff members Show less

Student

• Aug 2009 - May 2015

Completed six years of doctoral-level study in School Psychology.

Data Collector

• Oct 2014 - Nov 2014

• Acted as project manager/coordinator as necessary during out-of-state field work (Note: due to my forethought and organization, mine was the only team of four to produce usable results across the entire study)• Trained other data collectors on proper test administration and data management; performed data management tasks

Adjunct Professor

• Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

• Presented lectures and facilitated student discussions on sociology and criminal justice from prepared materials • Developed and delivered an original lecture on LGTBQIA+ issues for an introduction to sociology course • Presented lectures and facilitated student discussions on sociology and criminal justice from prepared materials • Developed and delivered an original lecture on LGTBQIA+ issues for an introduction to sociology course

Master Coach

• Aug 2011 - May 2013

• Supervised four data collectors: provided training, supervision, and redirection to ensure standardized tool administration • Data management, including collection of 617 data from students across multiple schools • Upheld clarity of purpose and maintained positive relationships among stakeholders • Supervised four data collectors: provided training, supervision, and redirection to ensure standardized tool administration • Data management, including collection of 617 data from students across multiple schools • Upheld clarity of purpose and maintained positive relationships among stakeholders

Auxiliar de Idiomas y Cultura

• Oct 2008 - May 2009

• Developed and delivered English lessons for K and 3rd • Developed and delivered advanced lessons for teachers fluent in English • Developed and delivered English lessons for K and 3rd • Developed and delivered advanced lessons for teachers fluent in English

Assistant Field Instructor

• May 2006 - Jul 2006