Coordinator, Early Education Special Projects

• Sep 2023 - Present

Senior Program Specialist

• Feb 2018 - Aug 2023

In this position, I manage a variety of grants, contracts, programs, services, and staff. As a contract monitor for Quality Counts California (QCC), I ensured all provider contracts within my caseload were being implemented appropriately. QCC coaches were assigned to support agencies within my caseload, as such I also ensured coaches provided effective guidance and document quality improvement efforts. Additionally, I created, reviewed, and approved professional development training and workshops delivered to providers in the field of early childhood education. I am also the Child Care and Development Local Planning Council Coordinator. The Council is governed by the County Board of Supervisors and County Superintendent of Schools. As the coordinator I assess the county’s child care and workforce needs; as well as facilitate the preparation of a county-wide comprehensive child care plan. The Council is comprised of about 40 members. It is within my role to facilitate county-level meetings, develop and maintain state and county reports, and communicate/collaborate with the California State Departments of Education and Social Services. Show less

Early Education Specialist

• Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

In this position, I monitored, implemented, and supported San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative (QPI) services at the agency level in collaboration with each Agency Director within my caseload. Using data and research-based practice, I designed and presented workshops for teachers and administrators. To guarantee ongoing attention to improvement efforts in instructional strategies and teacher-child interactions, I provide one on one coaching to agency and site directors, while monitoring the work of Early Education Support Providers in their coaching efforts with teachers. I supervised and evaluated the work of management-level staff, ensuring quality services were delivered by maintaining and enhancing the quality of work produced. Show less

Association Director of Preschool Programs

• Apr 2015 - Feb 2016

In this position I provided on-site support and technical assistance to 11 licensed preschool sites, 51 licensed school-age before/afterschool sites, and 15 YMCA Child Watch facilities. I conducted and collected site visit assessment data on core compliance and quality standards to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement. I used assessment data results to develop needed trainings, provide further technical assistance and coaching, and develop additional resources for Child and Youth Development Programs within the YMCA of San Diego County. Show less

Reliability Specialist

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2015

In this position I was responsible for program support, the research and development of assessment tools and methods, shared-supervision of NAEYC assessor corps, and monitoring the reliability of assessors and assessment tools. I conducted national and statewide professional development workshops on the NAEYC accreditation system as well as on maintaining and improving the quality of early childhood education programs. I worked on state contracts conducting crosswalks, pilot program assessments, and providing valuable feedback in the development and maintenance of state quality improvement rating systems (QRIS). Show less

Teacher/ Administrator

• 2010 - 2012

In this position with Head Start - Early Head Start in Alexandria, VA, I was responsible for the administrative task of maintaining confidential child files including current immunization and health records, emergency contacts, legal documentation, and child development screenings. Responsibilities also included family engagement tasks such as facilitating monthly family meetings and conducting home visits and parent conferences. Ultimately, I was responsible for the health, safety, and education of the children in my care. Show less

Teacher/ Coordinator

• 2008 - 2010

In this position with the Senate Employees Child Care Center (SECCC) in Washington, DC, I was in charge of providing a safe and nurturing environment for each child, which encouraged their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. I designed and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment methods according to Creative Curriculum and NAEYC guidelines. I also served as the Summer School Coordinator, designing curriculum and instructional enhancements to prepare children for kindergarten. Show less

Teacher/ Director

• Apr 2005 - Jun 2008

In this position with Nuview Union School District in Nuevo, CA, I took on many responsibilities including but not limited to curriculum and assessments, building engaging and developmentally appropriate classrooms, conducting ITERS and ECERS assessments, and ensuring the safety of each child in my care. I also served as the After-School Program Site Director at Nuview Elementary School. Duties included but were not limited to the maintenance and development of student attendance records, curriculum implementation, training and supervision of 5 enrichment educators, student activities and family involvement; and the planning and implementation of the enhancement of student achievement test scores. Show less