Head Start Early Childhood
Resume:
Cathy Parker, M.A.
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SUMMARY:
Experienced Early Childhood Development and Health Services Manager/ Professional Educator with over 30 years of experience. Innovative leader and analytical person with extensive management experience. Strong Organizational, Coaching, Competency in Curriculum and Instruction and People Skills.
ACCOMPLIHMENTS:
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated- Since 1988
Member of Augusta Technical College Advisory Board
National Reporting System Certified-2003
Department Of Human Resources Certified Trainer-2004-2010
CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) Certfied-2010
Developed School Readiness Plan and School Readiness Goals for the CSRA EOA Inc. Head Start
Developed School Bus Curriculum for the CSRA EOA, Inc. Head Start
Author and Editor of the School Readiness Newsletter CSRA EOA, Inc. Head Start
SIGNAFICANT TRAININGS:
Disney World Management
Mentor System / Coaching
SEACAA Managing Organizational Change: The Manager- As A Change Agent
(Obtain a host of other trainings and certifications-see attachment)
Early Childhood Development and Health Services Manager: CSRA EOA, Inc., Head Start, Augusta, GA. 2002- 2024
Guide the planning and implementation of services in the Early Childhood and Health Services Unit accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Ready for School Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Head Start Child Outcomes Framework, and Georgia Pre-K Standards.
Provide direct supervision to the staff of the Early Childhood Development and Health Services Unit. (Supervise Mental Health Specialist, Disability Specialist, Education Specialist, Nutrition Specialist and Health Specialist)
Collect, Aggregate, Analyze, and Summarize Child Outcomes Data and present information to the Board of Directors and Policy Council Members.
Evaluate the job performance of Unit Staff
Provide training and technical assistance for staff.
Meet with community organizations to coordinate/develop community resources.
Maintain appropriate records and maintain confidentiality of information.
Serve as a resource for the ECDHS Specialists, Education Staff, Education Quality Coaches, and Center Directors
Provide written & verbal monthly report to the Head Start Director
Collect, Analyze, Aggregate, and Summarize data from unit staff for the (PIR) Program Information Report
Review and approve requisitions for classroom supplies, materials, and equipment prior to the Head Start Director’s approval.
Coordinate training for the Education Staff
Monitor budget with Unit Staff
Obtain data and monthly reports from unit and teaching staff.
Monitor computer management reports.
Monitor, review, approve and sign time sheets and leave requests.
Coordinate the development of the unit work plan.
Interpret regulations and guidelines.
Review and Revise Memoranda of Understanding for CSRA EOA, Inc. Head Start/Partnerships
Assist Head Start Director with Grant preparation.
Recruit eligible children.
Observe and Monitor Head Start and Georgia Pre-K Partnership Teachers
Interview and Recommend applicants for Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Center Directors, Specialists, and Area Assistants, Education Quality Mentors, and Kitchen Staff
Helped design, and deliver hiring manager and interview training programs for 11 counties
Author and Editor of CSRA EOA, Inc. School Readiness Newsletter and School Readiness Action Plan
Train staff on Family Engagement Practices
New Staff, In-Service, Pre-Service, and Terrific Tuesday’s Trainer, On- Site/Hands On Center Director Trainer
Develop Policies, Procedures, Strategic Plans, Data Analysis Plans.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree- Human Resources Development (Human Services and Counseling)
Minor- Sociology. Oakland University- Rochester, MI
Master of Arts Degree- Curriculum and Instruction- Early Childhood Education
University of Detroit Mercy- Detroit, MI
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