Adjunct Instructor

• Mar 2023 - Present

Teaching classes for the BristolWorks! Collaboration to provide pathways for early childhood educators to reach their CDA Teaching classes for the BristolWorks! Collaboration to provide pathways for early childhood educators to reach their CDA

Professional Learning Specialist

• Feb 2018 - Present

• Support high quality early childhood experiences through accreditation technical assistance Coach staff using Cognitive Coaching strategies to support implementation of learning • Observe and use data collection methods to debrief best practices with staff • Create innovative and responsive trainings using the Learning Forward professional learning standards • Collect and analyze data to create updated trainings to align with feedback and trends • Instruct large and small group presentations using adult learning theory • Work collaboratively with statewide colleagues on initiatives that support best practices with an equity and diversity approach • Create hybrid courses using Canvas Learning Management System • Use of State of Connecticut CT ELDS and CT DOTS with program staff • Maintain positive culture through effective communication in a collaborative and fast paced organization • Provide leadership to programs in innovative ways that supports solutions through professional services Show less

Research Associate

• Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

• Planned, developed, and provided training and staff development programs, using knowledge of effective methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops • Trained teachers and district coaches in techniques and skills for student behavior management • Developed and organized training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials • Prepared study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, and progress reports Show less

Curriculum Specialist

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

• Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and procedures • Coordinated, and oversaw PreKindergarten programs across school district, including requirements regarding staffing, curriculum and accreditation guidelines • Set educational standards and goals, according to state and national guidelines, and helped establish policies and procedures to carry them out • Planned and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff • Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed • Developed and organized training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials • Prepared program documentation such as staff and parent handbooks, procedural manuals, and progress reports • Planned, developed, and provided training and staff development programs, using knowledge of effective methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops • Researched and wrote grants for operational and capital expenses for school districts; Awarded $500,000 Show less

Office of Instruction and Curriculum

• Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

• Reviewed and monitored professional development proposals for district professional development requests • Collaborated with special services team to create a program review process and rubric • Researched feasibility of online learning to meet new State of Connecticut guidelines for Board of Education report • Reviewed and monitored professional development proposals for district professional development requests • Collaborated with special services team to create a program review process and rubric • Researched feasibility of online learning to meet new State of Connecticut guidelines for Board of Education report

Student Teacher Supervisor

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

Acting on behalf of the University as a liaison between the student teacher and college. Working to create a beneficial environment for the team of student teacher and cooperating teacher. Acting on behalf of the University as a liaison between the student teacher and college. Working to create a beneficial environment for the team of student teacher and cooperating teacher.

Coordinator-Early Childhood Grant

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2011

• Researched and wrote grants for operational and capital expenses for school districts; Awarded $25,000 • Established working relationships with community stakeholders • Produced written and web based communications for community on early childhood resources • Utilized community organizing techniques to provide strategic planning and stakeholder input • Planned, developed, and provided training using meetings, conferences, and workshops • Researched and wrote grants for operational and capital expenses for school districts; Awarded $25,000 • Established working relationships with community stakeholders • Produced written and web based communications for community on early childhood resources • Utilized community organizing techniques to provide strategic planning and stakeholder input • Planned, developed, and provided training using meetings, conferences, and workshops

Special Education Teacher

• 1998 - 2002