Experience

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Aug 2015 - Present

• • Aug 2015 - Present



Logan Center

• • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

• • Aug 2015 - Aug 2018



Hope Ministries

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

• Early Childhood Teacher

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2015



Teaching and Mentoring Communities (TMC)

• Lakeville, Indiana

• Infant Teacher

  • May 2012 - Oct 2012



The Family Connection

• South Bend, Indiana Area

• Assessor/Mentor

  • Sep 2010 - May 2012



Family Connection- Early Years Count Project

• Assessor

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2011

  Schedule individual classroom High Scope Infant and Toddler PQA's and Preschool Preschool PQA's. Interview teachers for the purpose of understanding their use of High Scope Curriculum, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation using the CORE Assessment Instrument. Write and Score the IT-PQA and PQA. Follow up with Teacher's and Director's regarding feedback about scores. Help teacher's understand the Grant Packet and provide assistance in filling out goals/ grant money that they will use to improve scores through mentoring, materials, etc. Show less



The Literacy Council of St. Joseph County

• Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2011

  Increased the quality and quantity of early literacy services offered to children birth to 6 years of age in St. Joseph County. Conducted Parent-Child workshops focused on Early Literacy Skills. Conducted Parent workshops focused on increasing early literacy practices in the home. Trained and mentored childcare providers teachers on improving early literacy in their classrooms. Evaluated childcare and preschool programs in regards to early literacy practices. Presented information on the Success by 6 Program to partnering agencies. Prepared grant proposals to fund an additional program for children age birth to three and their caregivers. Implemented six literacy lending libraries in daycare centers and community agencies throughout St Show less



Pillars Community Services

• Infant Development Intern

  • Jan 2007 - Apr 2007

  Utilized developmental screening tools and assessments for infants and toddlers. Advised infant and toddler teachers on early intervention policies and procedures. Identified children who required Early Intervention referrals. Assisted teachers in following through with EI referrals and obtaining reports. Advised teachers on implementing developmentally appropriate intervention practices for children with special needs. Worked with individual children who required special attention in the classroom. Consulted with parents to complete developmental profiles and goals for their children. Show less



La Rabida Children's Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Infant Development Intern

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

  Administered the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 3rd Edition to inpatients and outpatients birth-3 years of age. Worked with families to formulate Individual Family Service Plans and patients' goals. Provided individual developmental therapy to inpatients and outpatients birth-3 years of age. Planned and facilitated group therapy for toddlers in an outpatient program. Completed weekly outpatient session notes regarding patients' progress and behavior. Documented inpatient session notes in medical charts. Attended inpatient and rehab staffing meetings. Developed an understanding of the development medically complex children. Show less



Immaculate Conception School

• Preschool Teacher

  • Aug 2004 - Jul 2006

  Established and maintained NAEYC accreditation for pre-school program. Direct care and education of young children through program planning and implementation. Provided activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children. Worked with individual children or with small groups of children during free play and group activity time. Maintained open and cooperative communication with parents and families. Completed student progress evaluations. Attended weekly team and faculty meetings. Show less



St Felicitas Catholic School

• Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2004

  Coordinated weekly lesson plans for core curriculum subjects. Taught daily lessons in Math, English, Reading, Religion, Vocabulary, Spelling, Science, and Social Studies. Provided individual attention to students needing assistance with their coursework. Attended weekly staff development meetings and workshops. Developed a cultural awareness in an African American school. Coordinated weekly lesson plans for core curriculum subjects. Taught daily lessons in Math, English, Reading, Religion, Vocabulary, Spelling, Science, and Social Studies. Provided individual attention to students needing assistance with their coursework. Attended weekly staff development meetings and workshops. Developed a cultural awareness in an African American school.



Early Childhood Development Center

• Assistant Teacher

  • Sep 1999 - Aug 2003