Experience

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

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

• Administrator of Early Head Start

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Child Development Specialist/Disabilities Coordinator

  • Apr 2018 - Present

• Child Development Specialist/Disabilities Coordinator

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  • Oversee day to day operations of the Child Development room.• Establishes and implements short and long-range Center goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.• Provide guidance, training and technical support and ongoing feedback to classroom staff to ensure quality educational services for children and families • Assure quality early care and education services through evaluating and monitoring service delivery on a consistent basis each month to maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act and state, national and local standards • Assist classroom staff in creating a developmentally appropriate learning environment, implementing the curriculum, classroom management, delivery of education services, preparing weekly lesson plans and involving parents in their child's learning experience • Assist classroom staff identifying children with potential delays through follow up observations through internal referral, tracking the status of referrals and following up on interventions • Create trainings that address the needs identified through data or school readiness goals • Ensure accurate, timely and quality record keeping of education and early care services • Develops and implements operational procedures and practices to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for children. Show less



Bon Secours

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Plans and manages the daily operations of both Teen Parent Program and Babyology Programming.• Maintain ongoing assessment and evaluation of programs to ensure quality control, program effectiveness, customer service, family support, and program enrollments and outcomes;• Implement and maintain internal and external reporting systems and procedures for monitoring and controlling fiscal and programmatic activities to meet grant and contractual performance standards and assure cost effectiveness.• Maintain appropriate documentation of administrative and participant information functions for audit compliance.• Facilitate bi-weekly teen parent groups to optimize participant self-esteem and potential; lead.• Consistently prepare and submit all required documentation within identified timeframes including but not limited to Individual Service Plan ISP, Quarterly summaries, and intake and provision forms, and weekly home visitation notes for all assigned families. Show less

• Early Head Start Family Advocate (Home-Visitor)

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2016

  • Provided services in the FSC/EHS, in participants’ homes, in their natural environment.• Documented children’s growth and development using written observations, anecdotal records, photography, work samples, and assessment tools.• Identifying primary health care needs of children in the center and connecting them to the appropriate healthcare provider.• Prepared and maintain accurate and complete files on each individual on the assigned caseload that includes demographic, eligibility and service plan information, documentation of referrals and follow-up, and documentation of skills and goal attainment.• Provided advocacy and supportive informal counseling to families/participants, as needed.• Served as an ambassador and advocate to the program providing a connection to and ongoing exchange of information and ideas with practitioners in the field and other external contacts. Show less

• Lead Early Head Start Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers, including screenings, assessments, and development of children’s individual classroom plans.• Oversee daily operations of the Child Development Room.• Functions as a member of the Center Program management team.• Assisted with meeting State of Maryland licensing compliance standards and Early Head Start Federal Regulations/ Standards.• Provided coaching and guidance to staff to ensure the successful inclusion of children with special needs.• Completed and maintained paperwork, including home visit forms, parent-conference forms, lesson plans, attendance records, and meal count according to Performance Standards, State Licensing, and funding agency’s Show less



Y of Central Maryland

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Lead Early Start Teacher

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2013

  • Documented children’s growth and development using written observations, anecdotal records, photography, work samples, and assessment tools. • Guided and modeled appropriate behavior. • Trained teachers on classroom management and various teaching techniques. • Planned and maintained a safe, clean, learning environment, and assured the wellbeing of children. • Served as a Case Management team member for children with disabilities. • Implemented development appropriate activities for children between the ages of 0-3, that were consistent with curriculum provided and Head Start mandated outcomes. • Maintained accurate and current assessment information noting child’s progress across all development domains utilizing anecdotal and/or sampling of children’s work. Increased independence and personal growth to teens through positive feedback and recognition of successes and positive choices/actions. Show less