Experience

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Education Workforce Engagement Specialist

  • Apr 2023 - Present



University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Instructional Specialist

  • Aug 2022 - Jun 2023



HERE WE GROW LEARNING CENTER

• Director

  • Nov 2019 - Aug 2022

• Assistant Director

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2022



University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Instructional Specialist

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2019

  Lead teacher for 2- and 3-year-old children, supervisor and mentor to college students. Using intentional in-class programming based on the development of young children, individuals in the classroom and current inquires from the children I create lesson plans, a daily schedule and environment for the students in my class to facilitate their natural curiosity. I supervise and mentor college-level students in a variety of roles, such as assistant teachers, field placements and internships. Lead teacher for 2- and 3-year-old children, supervisor and mentor to college students. Using intentional in-class programming based on the development of young children, individuals in the classroom and current inquires from the children I create lesson plans, a daily schedule and environment for the students in my class to facilitate their natural curiosity. I supervise and mentor college-level students in a variety of roles, such as assistant teachers, field placements and internships.



United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Respite Care Provider

  • May 2006 - Apr 2015

  Provide respite care for families who have children with disabilities. Provide respite care for families who have children with disabilities.



Here We Grow Learning Center

• Lead Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  Lead Teacher in 4-year-old classroom Lead Teacher in 4-year-old classroom



YMCA of Dane County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Coordinator

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2011

  Co-supervised camp of 50 children; planned events for the camp; organized and set up the camp. Co-supervised camp of 50 children; planned events for the camp; organized and set up the camp.