Experience

Ames Community Preschool Center (ACPC)

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

• Instructional Coach

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Responsible for supporting Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) including providing support in implementation, direct coaching to teachers, weekly observations, monthly data collection, monthly analysis and reporting. Focused observations weekly with feedback to teachers regarding interactions, implementation of curriculum, action plans and overall classroom environment. Maintain open lines of communication with 89 enrolled families related to services, events, and procedural changes. Assist staff daily to promote teamwork and positive communication. Recruit, interview and onboard staff. Substitute as a classroom teacher for children ages 1- 5 years old. Responsible for implementation of Teaching Strategies Gold. Coordinate, schedule and prepare both teachers and families for conferences tri-annually. Partner with teachers and families to write individualized support plans Show less



Ames Community Preschool

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

• Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  Provides guidance and direction for staffPrepares and conducts parent/teacher conferencesProvides educational resources for co-workers and parents

• Assistant Teacher ages 18 months - 4 years

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2011

  Builds relationships with families and childrenPlans age appropriate activitiesPrepare daily logs for parents and caregiversProvide a safe learning environment



Nanny2Shoes

• Placement Counselor

  • May 2008 - Mar 2009

  Recruit, train, counsel, interview, screen and place nannies Recruit, counsel, interview and assist families with nanny match Track, record and present data Research and prepare Nanny News Letters monthly Recruit, train, counsel, interview, screen and place nannies Recruit, counsel, interview and assist families with nanny match Track, record and present data Research and prepare Nanny News Letters monthly



Lutheran Services in Iowa

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Community Service Specialist

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Attended local agency meetings and presented information to supervisor and staff and coordinated support group child care volunteers and Attended local agency meetings and presented information to supervisor and staff and coordinated support group child care volunteers and