Special Instructor, Early Intervention

• Sep 2022 - Present

Instructional Coordinator

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

Family Educator / Professional Development Specialist - Early Childhood

• Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

Instructional Coach, Pre-K

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2020

-- Build relationships with and support Pre-K teaching teams implementation of Building Blocks math curriculum and DOE Units of Study with in classroom coaching sessions and planning meetings -- Use a variety of coaching strategies to strengthen teachers understanding of Building Blocks activities, learning trajectories and student assessments, such as demonstration, collaborative modeling, prompting, reflective questions, and observations -- Use a strength-based approach to guide teaching teams to reflect on their strengths and areas of growth, set SMART goals and make action plans to meet their goals -- Provide technical support for ConnectED (Building Blocks computer component) using iPads, computers, and SMARTboards -- Document each coaching session with follow-up email to teaching teams and administration -- Provide weekly resources via email with photos, tips, and differentiated instruction strategies to support teaching teams implementation of curriculum -- Facilitate professional learning sessions for teachers and school leaders (principals, APs, directors) to deepen understanding of Building Blocks curriculum and Units of Study Show less

Teaching Fellow, The Susan Gray School

• Jul 2014 - May 2016

-- Used evidence-based strategies to enhance the learning outcomes of young children with autism and other developmental disabilities across settings throughout the 2s and 3s classrooms -- Collected data on IEP goals and documented learning using photos, anecdotal notes, and graphing data -- Trained and coached undergraduate students in classrooms on play, positive behavior supports, leading small and large group activities, and language support strategies -- Promoted language development through use of incidental teaching techniques -- Implemented family style dining at all meal times, encouraging children to set the table, serve themselves, and have conversations with friends and teachers Show less

Teacher (0-3)

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

Assistant Teacher

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

 Assist in the CA Montessori Children's Center Children's Community classroom ages 18 months - 3 year olds.

Head Teacher

• Jul 2012 - Jan 2013

 Taught gym, enrichment, and art classes for newborns - 6 year olds.  Taught and developed a curriculum for a play-based preschool alternative program for 2 year-olds based on the children’s interests.  Aided children and families through a gradual separation process as the children transitioned into their first school experience.  Interviewed, hired, and trained teaching staff.  Taught gym, enrichment, and art classes for newborns - 6 year olds.  Taught and developed a curriculum for a play-based preschool alternative program for 2 year-olds based on the children’s interests.  Aided children and families through a gradual separation process as the children transitioned into their first school experience.  Interviewed, hired, and trained teaching staff.

Associate Teacher

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2012