Child Development Specialist

MEREDITH VALENTINE

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Education

University of Illinois at Chicago

Master of Education in Instructional Leadership

Concentration: Early Childhood Education

State of Illinois Type 04 Teaching Certificate

Endorsements: Early Childhood Special Education Age 0 – Grade 3

Self Contained General Education Age 0 – Grade 3

Self Contained Special Education Age 0 – Grade 3

University of Illinois at Chicago

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Jagiellonian University - Krakow, Poland

Study Abroad, Centre for European Studies May 2012

Certificate Number: 2525783

August 2009

Fall 2008

Work Experience

Elementary Teacher March 2020 – April 2021

Marvin Camras Elementary School Chicago, IL

Develop a strong understanding of all Google Suite apps in order to implement remote learning effectively.

Work with teaching team to develop and implement social justice curricula in daily lessons.

Collaborate with a team of teachers to build lessons and coordinate curriculum.

Effectively engage students in lessons in accordance with individual needs and Common Core Standards.

Communicate regularly with parents and students virtually and by phone.

Foster classroom community and bonding to meet social emotional needs and encourage student achievement.

Assess student progress and communicated it effectively to parents in person and virtually.

Career Hiatus to Birth and Raise Two Children May 2016 – March 2020

GEMStone Leader/Sapphire Teacher June 2014 – May 2016

Little GEMS International Chicago, IL

Managed a team of teachers fostering communication between team members and streamlined communication with administration.

Collaborated with other team leaders and administration on a weekly basis to ensure continuous improvement within curriculum and among staff members.

Worked in collaboration with teaching assistant to foster an environment of excellence and uphold high standards in education and care.

Planned developmentally appropriate activities in accordance with developmental standards and conducted individual assessments for children 2-3 years of age.

Served as Key Teacher for a small group of children overseeing intellectual, physical, social and emotional development and the acquisition of independent skills, and recorded and planned for individual development.

Supported consistent communication with parents and promoted parental involvement, positive relationships, trust, and effective information sharing about each child.

Education Coordinator October 2012 – June 2014

Henry Booth House Chicago, IL

Coached teachers on the implementation of classroom procedures and of the Creative Curriculum System

Planned and conducted teacher training based on identified needs of individual teachers across multiple sites

Observed and supervised teachers in the classroom

Monitored partner site’s TS GOLD online system

Input data into the COPA system

Partnered with team members in planning for and implementing Head Start Standards and requirements

Worked in collaboration with other Head Start content areas

Continued professional development by attending trainings

Certified Pre-K CLASS Observer

Child Development Specialist September 2006 – August 2012

UIC Children’s Center Chicago, IL

Assessed children on a daily basis using daily observations, anecdotal records and portfolios

Used knowledge of child development and children’s interests to plan and implement

lessons with a co-teacher

Collaborated with a co-teacher to manage a classroom of 15 four and five year olds

Lead activities with small groups of children to develop specific skills

Implemented NAEYC standards within the classroom

Attended monthly in-service meetings for professional development and implementing new knowledge in the classroom

Carried out therapeutic suggestions from occupational therapists and social workers within a classroom context

Communicated with families via conferences, emails, phone calls and daily at drop-off and pick-up

Supervising, instructing, and evaluating student workers

Technical Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Skillfully adapted traditional curriculum for use in Office and Google Suite for remote learning

Adept user of Loom audio and video recordings

Well versed in online programs to aid learners in digital collaboration

Competent use of real time polls and surveys to assess learners’ understanding of material

Understanding of Nearpod to help make lessons interactive

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