Experience

Candelen

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Learning and Development Specialist

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Provides training workshops and support services to early childhood providers, caregivers, and programs serving families and young children throughout Arizona. Promotes Candelen services and quality childcare environments. Develops relationships and partnerships with school districts and other early childhood programs to support the expansion of Candelen’s Professional Development Services in Arizona. Provides training workshops and support services to early childhood providers, caregivers, and programs serving families and young children throughout Arizona. Promotes Candelen services and quality childcare environments. Develops relationships and partnerships with school districts and other early childhood programs to support the expansion of Candelen’s Professional Development Services in Arizona.



Southwest Human Development

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Quality First Assesor

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2022

  SpED Quality First assessor Manages large caseloads of assessments for school classrooms, corporate centers, tribal centers, and homes. Assess the quality of childcare centers statewide. Analyze and provided feedback to teachers through report writing. Reliable in ITERS, ECERS, PreK CLASS, Toddler CLASS, and Infant CLASS tools. Skills Obtained- • Highly analytical, detail oriented • Manage large caseloads • Ensure accurate use of assessment tools in the field • Facilitate group discussion and learning for assessment tools • Coach and mentor assessors in training • Synthesize data from conducted assessment for reporting purposes • Conduct interviews • Report writing and proofing/auditing • Professional and reliable • Attended Trauma Informed Care training • CPR/First Aid certified • Mandatory reporter of Child Abuse and Neglect • Maintained fingerprint clearance card • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Show less



The Body Shop

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Shop Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2015

  Maximizes store contribution and success through exploiting every opportunity to drive sales, reduce stock loss and maintain cost controls. Assists in delivering the highest levels of motivation and development of team members and individual and store compliance with all company regulations and procedures. Skills Obtained * Highly analytical, detail oriented * Successful working in a fast-paced enviornment * Maximize sales and exceed store budget projections * Train and promote high customer service standards * Apply and maintain guidelines and standards for visual presentation and store appearance. * Implement stock loss controls, recommend areas of focus to management and staff * Evaluates staff performance and development needs * Conflict resolution and creative problem solving Show less



Children and Families of Iowa

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Lead Teacher

  • Dec 2010 - Sep 2012

  Instructed preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school while following all regulations and requirements set by state and federal laws. Skills Obtained * Worked well with staff and children * Patient and had a keen eye for any potential behavioral concerns * Passion for education and early intervention * Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to children * Professional and reliable * Built great rapport and trust with the families Show less



National Head Start Association

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Teacher Assistant

  • Mar 2009 - Dec 2010

  Assisted the teacher in planning and implementing activities with children between the ages of three through five, consistently reviewed the curriculum guide with the lead teacher, provided resources and training based on the curriculum guide. Skills Obtained * Met educational, emotional, social, nutritional and psychological needs of children * Worked with the teacher to facilitate activities for all children * Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing * Established and maintained effective, working relationships with children, parents, staff, and program Specialists Show less



Northwest Missouri State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Counselor

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2009

  Worked in a team in the admissions office and helped recruit the next freshman and transfer class by contacting by phone. Also scheduled tours, assisted in alumni events, and mailed out postcards and newsletters to prospective students. Skills Obtained * Strong communication skills, over the phone * Persuasive personality * Professional demeanor * Excellent letter writer Worked in a team in the admissions office and helped recruit the next freshman and transfer class by contacting by phone. Also scheduled tours, assisted in alumni events, and mailed out postcards and newsletters to prospective students. Skills Obtained * Strong communication skills, over the phone * Persuasive personality * Professional demeanor * Excellent letter writer