Experience

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  Santa Barbara City College

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Department Chair

    • Jun 2019 - Present

  • Early Childhood Education Professor

    • Jul 2016 - Present

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  Los Angeles Community College District

  • Child Development Instructor

    • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
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  Mt. San Antonio College

  • Child Development Instructor

    • Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

    Child Development Department:• Instruct students in the assigned discipline (Child Development)• Participate in other contractually required activities• Assist students in working towards personal growth and development

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  LAUP

  • United States
  • Professional Training and Coaching
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Quality Support Coach

    • Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

    • Conduct regular site visits to validate quality maintenance and to provide quality support through coaching and related learning activities to promote continuous quality improvement. Related responsibilities include: collaboration with regional resource staff, identification of appropriate venues and strategies for delivery of quality support, timely documentation of activities, and feedback to providers.• Provide technical assistance and support for early childhood programs participating in the LAUP program• Coordinate, schedule and conduct regular site visits according to agency policy and as needed• Collaborate with providers to identify strengths and areas for improvement after analyzing data from multiple sources and facilitates the implementation of a quality improvement plan• Conduct on-site training of staff and/or coordination of other training opportunities that support broader audiences• Collaborate with Program Support staff on the implementation of Quality Improvement Plans, monitoring outcomes and feedback on progress• Collaborate with providers to facilitate quality compliance that may include coordination with service providers and/or LAUP staff• Identify promising practices• Promote and model continuous improvement and professional growth

  • Professional Growth Specialist

    • Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

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  Knowledge Universe

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Center Director

    • Mar 2010 - Aug 2011
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    • Director of infant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten program• Supervise, mentor and coach staff on Early Foundations Curriculum• Direct controller of center’s budget• Maintain all records of staff and students within program• Adhere to Title 22 and Community Care Licensing regulations• C...

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  The Accelerated School

  • Site Supervisor

    • Aug 2008 - Mar 2010

    • Supervise, mentor and coach staff on Reggio Emilia Inspired Curriculum• Maintain all records of staff and students within program• Maintain funding sources: Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) and Atlas Foundation• Adhere to Title 22 and Community Care Licensing regulations• Conduct staff me...