Experience

Early Learning Coalition of Indian River Martin & Okeechobee Counties

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

• Early Childhood Specialist

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Facilitate strategic and innovative professional development trainings across 3 counties to meet legislative requirements and agency goals. Implement consistent, engaging coaching cycles for staff with measurable success outcomes. Analyze assessment data to set measurable goals for teachers aligning with grant-based outcomes for quality improvement through professional development. Research and analyze data to develop effective professional development processes focused on staff retention and education through multifaceted coaching. Maintain open communication and positive rapport with funding agency, internal staff, and external staff across 3 counties. Coordinate, develop, and deliver a multitude of in person and virtual training programs to improve quality of care and instruction. Training lengths range from half day delivery up to ten month cycles, as well as a multi-year progression of professional development. Encourage, support and motivate participants in their learning processes through consistent communication, feedback, and evaluation tools. Actively participate in community and funding partner collaborations. Create social media content to educate and engage providers, staff, and families. Mentor, model, and support staff and directors with improving instructional practices using ongoing performance evaluation and reflection tools. Orchestrate interactive Community of Practice virtual meetings with specific focus on sustaining quality instructional techniques. Collaborate on grant writing for new and existing funding opportunities. Plan and implement engagement events focused on current research and trends in early learning. Present at variety of functions, including community and parent engagement, professional conferences, and funding agency meetings. Determine need for program materials and provide justification for purchase. Show less



PALS, Program for Alternative Learning Styles

• Stuart, Florida, United States

• Educational Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Supported ESE teachers individually and as co-teachers through instructional coaching model. Planned and delivered program-wide professional development sessions to teachers across varying grades Designed standards-based curriculum for homeschool classroom encompassing a wide range of abilities and grade levels. Supported ESE teachers individually and as co-teachers through instructional coaching model. Planned and delivered program-wide professional development sessions to teachers across varying grades Designed standards-based curriculum for homeschool classroom encompassing a wide range of abilities and grade levels.



Martin County School District

• Title I VPK/Pre-K Teacher

  • Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Developed pilot program for full day, Title I VPK class that was play-based and child centered with thematic, cross-curricular emphasis to build language. Anchored on language through rich exposure, development, and extension. Balanced Literacy approach in age-appropriate design. Integrated family partnerships through biweekly parent events related to best practices in early learning. Conscious Discipline based classroom school family incorporating Feeling Buddies curriculum. Developed pilot program for full day, Title I VPK class that was play-based and child centered with thematic, cross-curricular emphasis to build language. Anchored on language through rich exposure, development, and extension. Balanced Literacy approach in age-appropriate design. Integrated family partnerships through biweekly parent events related to best practices in early learning. Conscious Discipline based classroom school family incorporating Feeling Buddies curriculum.



Martin County School District

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2014

  Model classroom for Balanced Literacy. Facilitated Balanced Literacy team trainings. Obtained ESOL endorsement. Development Parent Engagement activities. Created standards-based curriculum maps. Model classroom for Balanced Literacy. Facilitated Balanced Literacy team trainings. Obtained ESOL endorsement. Development Parent Engagement activities. Created standards-based curriculum maps.