Senior Administrator ECE- Workforce Development

• Feb 2023 - Present

Lead strategies and systems building in ECE workforce development. Work closely with ECE leadership to inform the expansion, promotion, accessibility to the workforce and system building of the ECE workforce development strategies and investments for First 5 Alameda County. Determine agency investment and funding of workforce initiatives and support contract or program administration through oversight and developing program design. Work in close consultation with Policy staff to advocate at the federal, state and local levels for funding and/or regulatory changes in support of the ECE field and workforce pipeline. Show less

Early Learning Program Manager

• Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

Provide coaching support, professional learning, and technical assistance related to best practices in early learning settings to 18 school districts and the early learning community in Alameda County. Participate as one of the lead members of the Alameda planning and implementing team, that supports 16 school districts with expanding PreKindergarten programs and increasing of the number of teachers needed to fully implement Universal PreKindergarten. Managing the operational and fiscal aspects of the $2MM Quality Rating and Improvement System-California State Preschool Programs Block Grant, increasing the number of low-income children in high-quality state preschool programs that prepare those children for success in school and life. Implement equitable practices directed to support the ECE workforce in Alameda County including writing and managing the $500K Workforce Pathways Grant expanding the number of qualified child care providers and increasing the educational credentials of existing child care professionals. Support the launch and implementation of a strong workforce pilot project focused on creating an early learning pathway for High School students in Alameda County. Show less

ECE Quality Manager

• Dec 2018 - Jun 2021

Program Specialist-Quality Improvement Navigator

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

Acts as a Quality Improvement Navigator for over 130 state preschool centers in Alameda County participating in the Quality Counts Program. Orient centers to the Quality Counts process, support them in the re-rating process, and work withadministering partners to develop procedures to increase efficiency. Acts as a liaison to the County’s two child care centers located in County buildings.Develop and modify techniques and formats to evaluate pilot or current program effectiveness and to determine the need for program modifications and/or new program development. Researches program alternatives, funding sources, service delivery organizations and other elements for possible program inclusion; evaluates alternatives, prepares reports and makes recommendations.Acts as the County liaison and provides coordination among community-based organizations and other service providers, County departments, State or other funding sources and community or business organizations; interacts with various planning councils or boards; answers questions and provides training and technical assistance as required. Monitor assigned program or programs; ensures compliance with contract provisions and funding source regulations; recommends and facilitates implementation of procedural and operational changes to maximize service delivery and revenue reimbursement. Comply and maintain accurate records and files regarding program activities; prepares periodic and special statistical or narrative reports as required; may access multiple databases to prepare such reports. Negotiate contracts with service providers; ensure that contracts are renewed in a timely manner; prepare, distribute and follow up on contract documentation. Participate in departmental, Countywide and/or State planning processes; serve on a variety of committees and task forces. Analyze changes in regulations; evaluates the impact upon program operations and drafts policy and procedural changes as required. Show less

Community Programs Manager

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

Oversee the daily operations and development of the Community Programs Department. This includes 9 different projects related to: increasing the quality of early care and education, promoting the inclusion of children with special needs in early care settings, family support services including child care referrals and community outreach.Hire, train, and supervise a team of three early childhood specialists and two early childhood coordinators. Management and contract requirements, data collection, reporting and agency representation.Participate as a co-chair of the Inclusion Committee for the Child Care Partnership Council of San Mateo County. Participate as a member of the Bay Area Quality Early Learning Partnership’s Planning and Recommendations Committee.Support upper management in the planning and execution of fundraising and special events. Show less

Inclusion Specialist

• Sep 2013 - Sep 2015

Provide enhanced child care referrals to families of children with special needs, including researching available options, family support in transitioning child to child care, provider support and coaching. Administer the Ages and Stages (ASQ) and Ages and Stages Socio-Emotional Questionnaires (ASQ-SE); make referrals to external services as appropriate. Conduct strategic outreach to educate the community about the importance of developmental screening and early intervention.Develop and implement workshops for child care providers and parents in inclusion topics and child development.Provide ongoing technical assistance and coaching to Quality Counts participants to continue on Quality Continuum Framework matrix (Inclusion readiness visit, technical support in the use of ASQ & ASQ-SE to benefit the child and improve the program).Ensure compliance with all data collection and reporting requirements and write grant proposals. Show less

Owner

• Mar 2010 - Mar 2018

Kindermusik® enriches lives with the most carefully researched, developmentally based music programs. Children can experience the magic of movement to music and exploration of instruments without the pressure to perform—just the encouragement and guidance to stretch their boundaries with creativity and fun! Bring the power of music into your child’s life forever! Prepare each lesson plan based on each of the curriculums provided by Kindermusik® International. Promote and encourage appropriate cognitive development in children. Creating individual effective educational and therapeutic plans for children with developmental challenges. Address Kindermusik® Foundations of Learning in each activity. Create a powerful and effective learning environment. Educate parents about the benefits of music in their child’s development. Community ambassador serving as a bridge between local organizations to persuade the well-being of children and families. Lead social and cultural activities that involve all members of the community. Show less

Private Child Care Worker

• 2008 - 2010

Organize activities and implement a bilingual curriculum (Spanish/English) that stimulates a child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. Keep child progress and suggest ways in which parents can stimulate their child’s learning and development at home. Organize activities and implement a bilingual curriculum (Spanish/English) that stimulates a child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. Keep child progress and suggest ways in which parents can stimulate their child’s learning and development at home.

K4 / K5 Teacher

• 2007 - 2008

Planned and implemented general class, small group; and one-on-one bilingual curriculum using developmentally-appropriate practice.Set-up classroom, daily schedule; and monthly hallway bulletin board.Utilized learning centers; technology, and manipulatives to introduce new topics and reach out each child.Collaborated with faculty members on joint-class activities that included plays, programs, and guest speakers.Attended monthly staff meetings.

First Grade Teacher

• 2006 - 2007

Instruct first grade curriculum, designing and developing programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students.Assess student performance through anecdotal records, student teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, checklist, and student portfolios.Support a balanced reading program through the implementation of writing and reading workshops.Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approach to make lessons interesting and interactive. Utilized various mediums, modeling and organized student-led group sharing.Actively engaged students in the learning process through the use of diverse manipulatives; employed literature, guest speakers, movies, fines arts, songs, encourage participation and allow students to take ownerships at their learning.Fostered a sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of varied subjects using thematic units within Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies. Show less

Commercial Manager Of Professional Risks

• 2002 - 2004

Design of commercial strategies in order to achive successful business with new clients, considering the companies’ objective and marketing strategies. Evaluate and diagnose the feasibility of potential business. Preparation and presentation of technical and commercial proposals. Responsible of maintenance and conservation of business clients. Budget handling and control. Design of commercial strategies in order to achive successful business with new clients, considering the companies’ objective and marketing strategies. Evaluate and diagnose the feasibility of potential business. Preparation and presentation of technical and commercial proposals. Responsible of maintenance and conservation of business clients. Budget handling and control.

Human Resource Manager

• 2002 - 2004

Created and structured the Human Resources department. Created and structured the Human Resources department.

Preschool Teacher

• 2001 - 2002

Develop different activities to stimulate early learning of abilities of basic concepts. The goal was to ensure a superior development of children between 6 months and 4 years of age. Develop different activities to stimulate early learning of abilities of basic concepts. The goal was to ensure a superior development of children between 6 months and 4 years of age.