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Infant and Toddler SpecialistLansing, IL Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEI am in expectation of using my Administrative skills, and Early Childhood experience to help manage and empower teachers to use education resources, and parent involvement to enhance the development of young children, so they are able to meet their milestones. Willing to relocate to: Chicago, ILAuthorized to work in the US for any employerWork ExperienceInfant and Toddler SpecialistNew Horizons Early Head Start Agency-Chicago, ILMay 2021 to PresentMy position consists of coaching Early Head Start Teachers in Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, and Teach Stone. I was successful in helping teachers with classroom management, job performance, and creating activities that helped children with disabilities. Some of my duties, were assisting the Site Manager to maintain compliance with the state and city guidelines. Throughout my career I taught children ages 0-5 in various Head Starts and Preschools, also working at Chicago Public Schools. I provide trainings for preschools when called upon in the field of education. Lead Infant and Toddler TeacherCenters for New Horizons-Chicago, ILOctober 2006 to May 2021I taught infant and Toddlers using the Creative Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies Gold education tools. I was responsible along with my teacher assistant to conduct ASQ's Screenings, and use our referral process for IFSP's. I was instrumental in conducting Home visits with the Parent Support Specialist, and Parent Conferences. I used my knowledge of Child Development to a create a responsive environment, where young children's needs were met and they were able to grow and learn. Teacher AssistantNational Teachers Academy - Chicago Public Schools-Chicago, IL January 2005 to August 2006 Taught infants and toddlers using developmentally appropriate practices Completed developmental screenings using ASQ's Five years of experience implementing Teaching Strategies GOLD for lesson planning, and individualization planning for students Use referral process developed by the Ounce of Prevention and our agency to help at-risk children. Responsible for the operation of our site in the absence of the director National Teachers Academy - Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL Teacher Assistant January 2005 - August 2006 Assisted the lead teacher in an infant and toddlers room Coordinated with teaching staff develop activities to help young children become successful in social emotional skills, cognitive development, literacy and language development, and physical skills Performed follow-up activities recommended by the Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist for our children referred for special needs assessment. EducationB.A. in Early Childhood EducationKendall College - Chicago, ILJanuary 2016 to PresentAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Child Development Kennedy King College - Chicago, ILJanuary 1993 to May 1995Skills Teacher Coaching (4 years) Experience with Children (10+ years) "Math All Around Me Training" Erikson Institute (5 years) Child Development Workshop Presenter (8 years)Certifications and LicensesLevel 5 Gateways Credential In Infant/Toddler and Level 5 in 3-5 December 2023 to December 2029My level 5 Credentials from Gateways for Infant Toddler and 3-5 consisted of many online trainings that lasted 2 months. The trainings were all Child Development objectives. Health and Safety, Mental Health, Social Emotional Development, Language, and Math |
