Experience

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  Branagh Group, Inc.

  • LearnERS Professional Development Manager

    • Sep 2019 - Present

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  McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership

  • Wheeling, Illinois

  • Assessor and Training Specialist

    • Oct 2015 - Sep 2019
    • Wheeling, Illinois

    • Provides evaluation of state early childhood programs using Environment Rating Scales, Classroom Assessment Scoring System tools, and Program Administration Scales. • Prepares and submits accurate evaluation reports according to required time frame and criteria. • Participates in inter-rater reliability training for all required evaluation tools and maintains required level of reliability. • Assures accurate documentation and protocol for the Illinois State Board of Education Compliance Checklist.• Attends all staff, assessment, and supervision meetings.

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  YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

  • Addison, Illinois

  • Quality Specialist

    • Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
    • Addison, Illinois

    • Coordinate Early Childhood trainings and activities for the provider services department• Provide direct training to child care providers• Provides support for Centers/Family Childcare concerning ExceleRate IL• Assess Early Childhood programs using the ERS tools• Assisted with NAEYC Accreditation trainings• Conduct home visits• Management of state and corporate grants and scholarships• Networks and attends community meetings related to Early Childhood and child care• Compile routine reports• Participated in professional development activities• Gateway & ITN Trainer

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  Westbrook Elementary

  • Associate Special Ed. Teacher

    • 2012 - 2013

    • Assisted head teacher in all areas of blended classroom• Collaborated with colleagues to construct benchmark lessons• Participating in professional development activities• Work with individual children or small groups• Prepare teaching materials• Perform clerical duties as related to classroom instruction

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  Morton Grove Park District

  • Lead Preschool Teacher

    • 2011 - 2012

    • Prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans• Model appropriate behavior• Communicate with parents• Prepare and supervise field trips• Engage in professional development and training• Maintain inventory and supplies

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  University of Chicago Lab School

  • Chicago, IL

  • Assistant Summer School Teacher/Substitute Teacher

    • 2009 - 2012
    • Chicago, IL

    • Co-taught three to five year old children for University of Chicago Lab After School.• Collaborated with Co-Teacher to create curriculum and activities for the class.• Made sure the children had a balanced dynamic of backdoor learning and free play time.• Assisted Head Teacher in elementary age classroom.

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  Freedom Child Development Center

  • Greater Omaha Area

  • Center Director

    • 2006 - 2008
    • Greater Omaha Area

    • Oversaw daily operations of center• Communicated progress of students with parents• Increased enrollment of students• Prepared payroll and oversaw program budgets• Supervised Staff• Hired new staff• Maintained inventory and supplies• Received `Leadership training

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  Kindernook Preschool

  • Greater Omaha Area

  • Co-Teacher

    • 2004 - 2006
    • Greater Omaha Area

    • Prepared and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities• Maintained a classroom full of children• Modeled appropriate behavior• Assessed children on a regular basis• Scheduled and Conducted parent/teacher conferences• Engaged in professional development and training-Received `Handwriting without Tears training-Received `Kindergarten Readiness training​

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  TeacherCare - Educational Childcare in Your Home

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Childcare Assistant & Tutor

    • 2002 - 2004
    • Greater Chicago Area

    • Tutored children with homework (math and reading)• Engaged in activities and play with children• Provided transportation for school and activities• Planned activities based on child’s interest• Provided nutritional meals

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  Early Childhood Learning Center

  • Scotts Valley, CA

  • Teaching Assistant

    • 1999 - 2002
    • Scotts Valley, CA

    • Played a supportive role to the Head Teacher• Assisted in the daily care of the children• Worked cooperatively with parents and other staff members