Professor

• Aug 2022 - Present

Expanding access to marginalized populations by spearheading a Bilingual Child Development Associate Teacher certificate program. Expanding access to marginalized populations by spearheading a Bilingual Child Development Associate Teacher certificate program.

Assistant Professor

• Dec 2020 - Present

Assistant Professor

• May 2018 - Dec 2020

Core ECE Faculty whose duties include: • Serving as Lead faculty for ECE313, ECE332, ECE343, ECE345, ECD336 • Facilitating instructional materials and providing guidance and feedback to all students • Evaluating student performance via established rubrics and policies • Researches and recommends materials, resources, and textbook needs within the subject area • Collaborates with both full-time and associate faculty in making curricular changes/additions as needed • Faculty Support and Development Committee member to evaluate associate faculty, serve as a resource and coach designated associate faculty • Providing support for accreditation and licensure efforts to ensure course meets career and discipline goals

Assistant Professor

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

Full-time professor for Early Childhood Education Program. Provide engaging instruction (face to face and online) for variety of courses: Infant/Toddler Curriculum & Practicum; Child Growth and Development; Health Safety and Nutrition, Family and Community Collaboration; Child Guidance/Positive Behavioral Support; Professionalism; Introduction to Language and Literacy; and Child Assessment and Program Evaluation. Advise students to achieve educational goals. Supervise/evaluate teacher candidates. Serve on University Committees.

Director / CPP Coordinator

• Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

• Responsible for daily operations of district-funded dual-immersion (English/Spanish) early childhood programs including Colorado Preschool Program/ECARE, Early Childhood Special Education, and Private Pay • Manage Colorado Preschool Program in compliance with regulations, maintain community partnerships, and implement strategic Quality Improvement Initiatives • Serve as district School-Readiness Coordinator, monitoring Results Matter outcomes • Develop and implement Bilingual Parent Education Sessions, responsive to needs of the community (ie., Literacy, Math, Nutrition, etc). • Manage overall fiscal operations, including multiple funding streams and grants

Child Youth Services Facility Director

• Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

Plan, implement, and supervise a large comprehensive program (200+ children) that promotes positive growth and development of children and youth. Ensures facility maintains appropriate standards for condition and sanitation. Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of staff and the safety and well being of children and youth IAW DoD, Army and local policies and standards. Ensures staff follow risk management procedures (ie, abuse prevention, identification, and reporting procedures; accident prevention, etc.). Monitors and analyzes adult/participant ratio sheets to ensure proper staffing policies are enforced. Establishes work schedules to meet ratio and group size requirements. Ensures children/youth are appropriately supervised at all times. Visits programs during all hours of program operation on a regular basis. Develops policies, procedures and SOPs to support program goals.

Director, Child Development Center

• Jun 2007 - Oct 2013

Manage overall operations of multi-site employer-sponsored child care program with combined capacity of 250; Supervise, train, evaluate 55 staff; Administer $2M budget; Maintain NC 5-Star Quality rating; Implement Natural Playground/Outdoor Classroom Manage overall operations of multi-site employer-sponsored child care program with combined capacity of 250; Supervise, train, evaluate 55 staff; Administer $2M budget; Maintain NC 5-Star Quality rating; Implement Natural Playground/Outdoor Classroom

Adjunct Faculty

• Apr 2009 - Apr 2012

Online instructor responsibilities including student evaluations; Utilize eCollege platform for course delivery. Courses: Educational Psychology; Child Development; DAP for Infants/Toddlers. Online instructor responsibilities including student evaluations; Utilize eCollege platform for course delivery. Courses: Educational Psychology; Child Development; DAP for Infants/Toddlers.

Adjunct Instructor

• Jan 2008 - Jun 2011

Developed syllabus and overall course structure; Utilized Blackboard and Moodle for instructional delivery; Administered all grades Courses: Child Development I; Advanced Issues in Child Dev., Program Administration I Developed syllabus and overall course structure; Utilized Blackboard and Moodle for instructional delivery; Administered all grades Courses: Child Development I; Advanced Issues in Child Dev., Program Administration I

Director, Ray Ellison Family Center

• Aug 2002 - Jun 2007

Director, Child Development Center Oversight of campus-based child care program; US Dept of Ed. CCAMPIS Grant Manager ($425K); Managed USDA CACFP Contract; Oversight of 3 rd party subsidy contracts; Advisor to Student Club

Adjunct Instructor

• 2004 - 2007

Developed syllabus and overall course structure; Administered all gradesCourse: Child Growth and Development

Instructor/Mentor

• 2003 - 2007

Child Development Associate Credential ProgramDeveloped syllabus and overall course structure; Conducted field-placement assessments for CDA Council; Administered all grades.

Contracted Trainer

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2006

Facilitated interactive workshops & created necessary training materials per stated educational objectives SMART Start for Teachers Trainings: Supervision; Start of Year Training Facilitated interactive workshops & created necessary training materials per stated educational objectives SMART Start for Teachers Trainings: Supervision; Start of Year Training

Contracted Trainer

• 2005 - 2005

Developed and facilitated interactive workshops including creating necessary training materials to support learning objectives. Workshop topics: Observation & Assessment; Guidance Techniques Developed and facilitated interactive workshops including creating necessary training materials to support learning objectives. Workshop topics: Observation & Assessment; Guidance Techniques

Director, Infant

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

Administered RIE-inspired, parent-governed program; Awarded HP Quality Improvement Grant Administered RIE-inspired, parent-governed program; Awarded HP Quality Improvement Grant

Teacher

• Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

Implement DAP, Project-based curriculum in team-teaching environment; Operate in compliance with NAEYC accreditation criteria; Document children's development through portfolios; Mentor student teachers Implement DAP, Project-based curriculum in team-teaching environment; Operate in compliance with NAEYC accreditation criteria; Document children's development through portfolios; Mentor student teachers

Teacher

• Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

Implement child-centered, play-based curriculum within team-teaching models; Ensure children's safety; Communicate daily with parents Implement child-centered, play-based curriculum within team-teaching models; Ensure children's safety; Communicate daily with parents