Experience

Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR)

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Work on all early childhood research and project initiatives at CFAAR. Actively involved with the development of an online food allergy education training for Early Childhood Professionals in collaboration with the national Food Allergy Research and Education organization (FARE).

• Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Early Childhood Food Allergy Project, Project Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2021

  Worked with Dr. Ruchi Gupta and the CFAAR (Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research) Team to create education resources for the early childhood population. In August 2020 we released three (3) Food Allergy Education videos for the early childhood population. Each video targets a distinct audience: EC Professionals (Teachers/Staff), Parents of children under age 6, and Children under age 6. The videos are informed by data gathered from a mixed method approach consisting of surveys, interviews, and focus groups and was published in January 2020 in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology titled, "Understanding food allergy needs in early childhood schools." The videos are easily accessible on the CFAAR and the national Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) websites in English and Spanish. Show less



Collaboration for Early Childhood

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

• Early Childhood Educator, Consultant

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2021

  My involvement with the Collaboration for Early Childhood in Oak Park spans 16 years. I draw from a wide range of experiences and skills and can quickly adapt to the EC population (young children, parents and families, EC and school district professionals) depending on the project. Projects include leading workshops on a wide array of topics, coordinating intake inquiries for publicly funded preschools serving children in Oak Park and River Forest and leading the Kindergarten Readiness Testing (KRT) across these same sites as a screener, organizer, and the point of contact on behalf of the Collaboration. Other projects entailed observing, participating, coaching/mentoring and supporting staff at multiple center-based and home-based Early Childhood programs in Oak Park and River Forest as well as recruiting and coordinating participants for the Equity Training Series for Early Childhood Professionals. Show less



StayAwayItchyFoods

• Stay Away Itchy Foods, founder

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2018

  A child-development based food allergy education program for children with and without food allergies, teachers/staff, parents, and consult with school boards working to develop food allergy policies. Work is shared as a teacher in-service session (in-person and in webinar format) as well as a classroom conversation with children in daycares & preschools and K-8 schools. Presented work at the FARE national Food Allergy Research and Education Conference in Orlando, Florida in May 2016. Continue to lead breakout sessions at Professional Development Conferences in local, state and national venues. This work reflects 10+ years of experience in the prevention and management of anaphylactic reactions. Show less



Concordia University Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Early Childhood, Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2015 - 2018

  Adjunct Professor of early child development in the College of Graduate and Innovative Programs. Completed and received an Online Faculty Training Certificate. Teach online and face-to-face course related to Observation and Assessment in early childhood on a need-be basis. Adjunct Professor of early child development in the College of Graduate and Innovative Programs. Completed and received an Online Faculty Training Certificate. Teach online and face-to-face course related to Observation and Assessment in early childhood on a need-be basis.



Triton College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Early Childhood, Adjunct Faculty

  • Sep 2007 - Jan 2017

  Design interactive and engaging curriculum for a full range of early childhood education courses to adult learners at the community college: Child Development; Introduction to Early Childhood Education; Science and Math for the Young Child; Creative Activities for the Young Child; Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child; Teaching Practicum and Seminar. Design interactive and engaging curriculum for a full range of early childhood education courses to adult learners at the community college: Child Development; Introduction to Early Childhood Education; Science and Math for the Young Child; Creative Activities for the Young Child; Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child; Teaching Practicum and Seminar.



Georgetown University Medical Center

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Georgetown Medical Center

  • Aug 1997 - May 1999

  Worked with Chair of Endocrinology assisting in all aspects of the division (planning, scheduling conferences, assisting research study grants and projects). Worked with Chair of Endocrinology assisting in all aspects of the division (planning, scheduling conferences, assisting research study grants and projects).



Selma Youth Development Center

• Edmundite Missions Corps, GED Instructor

  • Jul 1996 - Jul 1997

  Devoted one year of volunteer service with the African-American community at the Selma Youth Development Center by designing and teaching a Language Arts curriculum for appoximately 50 high school GED candidates, ages 16-24. Tutored in the after-school program, organized summer camp activities and organized service projects for visiting volunteer groups. Devoted one year of volunteer service with the African-American community at the Selma Youth Development Center by designing and teaching a Language Arts curriculum for appoximately 50 high school GED candidates, ages 16-24. Tutored in the after-school program, organized summer camp activities and organized service projects for visiting volunteer groups.



Joliet Catholic Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Recruitment

  • Jul 1994 - Jun 1996

  Created, executed and distributed all correspondence and materials used for marketing and recruitment purposes. Delivered nearly 100 presentations per year to local grade school and community groups. Successfully worked to increase enrollment during this time and implemented other events related to leadership and community service. Created, executed and distributed all correspondence and materials used for marketing and recruitment purposes. Delivered nearly 100 presentations per year to local grade school and community groups. Successfully worked to increase enrollment during this time and implemented other events related to leadership and community service.



Lycée Watteau

• France
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Fulbright French Government Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 1993 - Jun 1994

  One of 40 US recipients of a Fulbright Scholarship to enhance the English language program within the French school system. Taught 250 students of varying English language abilities. Participated in several civic organizations and was completely engaged and immersed in the French culture and language. One of 40 US recipients of a Fulbright Scholarship to enhance the English language program within the French school system. Taught 250 students of varying English language abilities. Participated in several civic organizations and was completely engaged and immersed in the French culture and language.