Professional Highlights:

Region IV-Head Start Trainer; Board and Policy Council Training

State Approved Trainer

Early Head Start Planner

Infant Toddler Specialist

Reliable Environmental Rating Scale Observer

Danya International Federal Head Start Reviewer

National Head Start Independent Consultant

Approved Bright From the Start Trainer

Community and Civic Involvement Service:

Georgia Head Start Association Board Member 2014-present

Peer Grant Reviewer -Federal Administration for Children and Families 2010-2012

Professional Experience:

Head Start/Early Head Start Director

Macon Bibb Head Start

Macon, Ga. May 2015-August 2017

Provided supervision of day to day operations to meet Head Start Performance Standards

Oversight of strategic direction to meet Federal Performance Standards with Executive Director, Board of Directors and Policy Council.

Managed, trained, mentored and developed management staff, monitoring for overall compliance in program operation.

Oversight of 12 million budget

Education Consultant

Gate City Day Nursery, Atlanta, GA August 2009-May 2013

Oversee total center operations, including compliance with licensing and NAEYC standards

Perform various record-keeping functions to maintain the operations of the program

Supervise teachers, support staff, volunteers and interns

Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate emergent practices in the field

Early Education Specialist, Contractor November 2007- July 2011

Bright from the Start- Quality Initiatives, Atlanta, G

Conducted on-site observations using environment rating scales to assess early learning programming.

Collected, analyzed and synthesized data to support individualized technical assistance efforts and strategic

planning for quality improvement.

Provided practice based coaching in the classrooms.

Presented specialized training across the state of Georgia to enhance the quality of care for young children.

CDA Instructor : June 2005 –Present

Atlanta, GA

Cultivated relationships with urban young adults, and assisted them in developing a plan for lifelong learning and academic development.

Integrated interactive teaching strategies (e.g., technology integration, group discussion and lecture to promote student-centered learning.

Head Start Director August 2000- September 2006

Providence Head Start

Atlanta, GA

Served as Director serving 562 children of Head Start Children.

Supervised all Management Head Start staff and ensured compliance of the Federal Performance Standards

Performed On-Site Safety Checks to ensue Facilities met best Health and Safety Practice.

Conducted and Facilitated Partnership meetings with Childcare partners.

Worked closely with Region IV to develop, implement and evaluate the agency’s improvement plan.

Conducted staff training and monthly staff meetings.

Monitored Management staff performance and conducted quarterly evaluations.

Coordinated group activities and special events for Staff Development.

Family Services Manager October -1998- August 2000

Providence Head Start

Atlanta, GA

Supervised Family Services Staff in ensuring All ERSEA Requirement s requirement was met.

Developed policies and procedures for all service area specialist

Disabilities / Mental Health Specialist November -1989 - October -1998

Clark Atlanta University Head Start

Atlanta, GA

Coordinated Services for Disabled Preschool Children.

Developed Interagency agreements with Babies Can’t Wait and Local Education Agencies

Conducted On-Going Training with Staff to meet

Trinity Head Start October 1985 –November -1989

Decatur, Georgia

Health, Mental Health, Coordinator

*Coordinated Health services for 362 preschool children

Ensure all children received screening and follow-up meeting the performance Standards

Ensure that all children had medical homes.

EOA,Head Start

Atlanta, Georgia August -1983- October 1985

Special Education Resource Teacher

Work in Preschool classroom as lead Teacher in an inclusion classroom.

Planned lesson plans that included opportunities for children to play and learning in an inclusive setting.

Education:

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA (Graduate Studies) Master in Education-Speech Pathology (60hrs)

Georgia Southwestern University, Americus,GA BS Pyschology 1981

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