Experience

RUSSELL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Programs Director

  • Jul 2014 - Present

• Building Blocks Grant Coordinator

  • Feb 2014 - Jul 2014


FINNEY COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH COALITION INC
• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• Assistant Program Director

  • Apr 2010 - Feb 2014


Fisher Early Learning Center At the University of Denver

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Toddler Teacher

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2010

  Worked collaboratively with teaching team and administration to provide a stable, safe, best-practice learning environment for toddlers. Facilitated cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development of children through positive student/teacher interactions and provision of play opportunities. Prepared and implemented age-appropriate curriculum using the Read, Play, Learn Curriculum. Adapted lessons and classroom environment to provide an inclusive learning environment. Partnered with Fisher Inclusion Team to establish and maintain inclusion in the classroom. Participated in workshops on diversity, lesson-planning, inclusion, and other topics. Supervised associate teachers, substitute teachers, work study students, and volunteers. Created anecdotal records, child observations, and portfolios for students and families. Communicated with staff and parents on a daily basis to ensure goals and needs being met. Interacted with families through initial conferences, daily reports, daily conversations, and end-of-the-year conferences to ensure effective communication. Show less



Wesley Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Child Life Specialist

  • Sep 2003 - Aug 2005

  Provided child life services to 43-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit, 12-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 10-bed Pediatric Sedation Unit, with on-call coverage to the Emergency Department, Radiology, and Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Planned and implemented developmentally-appropriate activities for children of all ages. Supported patients and families in crisis by providing outlets for emotions, fostering a healing environment, and providing appropriate resources. Supplied developmentally-appropriate preparation for medical procedures. Supervised internship program, including curriculum and practical experiences. Managed volunteer program on Pediatric Unit. Organized special events for patients and families. Developed grants to receive funding for programming, which resulted in new programs. Show less



Shriners Hospitals for Children

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Child Life Specialist

  • Sep 2001 - Sep 2003

  Provided child life services to 40-bed Pediatric Orthopedic facility. Interacted with a multi-cultural patient population, many of whom had special needs. Provided pre-operative and procedural preparation to patients and families. Planned developmentally-appropriate group and individual activities for patients. Promoted positive coping and expression of emotions through play. Supervised volunteers and assisted in the supervision of internship students. Coordinated and implemented special events, including group outings. Participated in administrative functions of program evaluation, quality assurance, and public relations. Show less