Substitute Teacher Early Childhood

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William H. Strader

Objective

Seeking a position where I can utilize my extensive experience (gained in Higher Education) to continue to provide excellent training, education, professional development opportunities, and support for our future through outstanding leaders emerging from my years teaching at colleges and universities here in New England.

Work experience

September 2016-Present, Coordinator, New England Symposium on Play, Local, State, Regional and National Presentations. September, 2016- Present, Consultant, Superior International Industries- Grounds For Play.

Area Substitute Teacher, Rowe Elementary School (Pre-school through Sixth grade) (September 2016-December 2020) Rowe, Massachusetts.

October 2014-June 2016, Librarian, Technology Support for Computer Lab., Substitute, Newton School Greenfield Public Schools, Greenfield Massachusetts

-Oversee overall operations of the school library

-Support Teachers and Paraprofessional, children with computer support & trouble shooting

-Classroom Involvement, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades, Library Literacy Activities

-Recess and Lunch support staff

-Staff and Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional where needed.

October 2011-2013 RICCDA Rhode Island Child Care Director’s Association, Consultant

-Assisting in revision and redesign of Conceptual Framework, Overall Philosophy.

-Assist in review of all past history and help to redefine and preparing present focus and direction

-Assist in the roll out of the 2012 RI State Early Childhood Conference, Leadership Day sponsored and supported by RICCDA

-Other tasks as needed. Work directly with Executive Director.

September 2012 to June 2014 Fisher College (New Bedford, Attelboro, Brockton, Somerville/Cambridge)

Adjunctive Faculty, Early Childhood Education

-Teach courses in Early Childhood Education as well as Child Development

-Advise and support students in their program of study

-Attend Computer and On-Line Faculty Trainings

-Attend Adjunctive Faculty Meetings

-Teach courses at “offsite” locations (at child care and Head Start programs)

August 2009 to August 2010 Hesser College, Manchester, New Hampshire, Department Chair, Early Childhood Education

Review, revise and update all courses in Early Childhood Education Program.

Hire all new adjunct faculty for all campus locations (Manchester, Portsmouth, and Concord (proposed).

Responsible for evaluation and supervision of all adjunct faculty.

Design, develop and prepare model for Bachelor’s Degree Program in Early Childhood Education.

Teach courses in Early Childhood Education Program.

Supervision of Student Teachers

Prepare preliminary materials for National Accreditation of Associate’s Degree Program.

Prepare materials and support for new Early Childhood Education Club as Faculty Advisor.

Chair, New England Accreditation of Schools and Colleges(NEASC) Subcommittee Standard 5, Faculty for College Accreditation Team

Support Alpha Chi, National College Honor Scholarship Society at Hesser College as Faculty Sponsor.

June 2005 to May 2008 Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI

Director, Institute for Early Childhood Leadership & Professional Development

Develop, design and implement Masters of Education (M.Ed.) program in Early Childhood Administration and Leadership.

Hire all adjunct faculty, supervise and provide evaluations and observations.

Maintain and provide accurate financial materials and budget reporting on program design, development implementation and outcomes.

Teach graduate courses in program.

Work with Graduate Admissions Offices to secure and maintain effective outreach and promotions for Institute operations and Graduate Program.

Conduct quarterly meetings with Advisory Board and E-Advisory Board members.

Represent Masters Degree Program at Graduate Program Curriculum Committee Meetings

Represent the School of Education on Johnson & Wales University Committees

Teach doctoral courses in Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Elementary and Secondary Education Cohort

June 2000-June 2005 Mitchell College New London, CT

Department Chair, Education Department

Review, revamp, redesign Early Childhood Education courses to meet state and national standards

Prepare revised Associates Degree courses and Bachelor’s Degree Program design for college Curriculum Committee approval, CT State Department of Education Approvals, State Department of Higher Education Approvals.

Hire all adjunct faculty, supervise and provide course evaluations and observations.

Teach undergraduate courses, supervise student teachers.

Direct Institute for Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (a professional development center).

Guide and support Early Childhood Education Club as Faculty Advisor.

Guide and support Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for two year colleges as interim Faculty Advisor.

Provide Annual Reports on Early Childhood Education Programs, maintain Ct. State requirements for National and State accreditation standards (NAEYC/NCATE)

September 1986 to May 2000 Fitchburg State College Fitchburg, MA Professor, Early Childhood Education

Teach courses in Early Childhood Education leading to the Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Develop, design and implement courses in the Graduate Program leading to Masters of Education degree in Early Childhood Education.

Supervision of Student Teachers, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education Candidates.

Support Early Childhood Education Club as Faculty Advisor.

Support cross disciplinary students in the development and installation of Alpha Lambda Delta, the Honor Society for First Year Students at Fitchburg State College as the founding Faculty Advisor.

Support Education Students as Interim Faculty Advisor, Kappa Delta Pi, the National Education Honor Society.

Represent the Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Department on various college committees.

Prepare materials, reports and initiate materials for national accreditation of both undergraduate and graduate programs National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)/ National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Moved through Massachusetts Higher Education Faculty Ranking System: Assistant, Associate, Tenure and Full Professor during tenure at Fitchburg State College.

Other Positions Held:

Trainer, Rhode Island Hispanic Family Day Care Grant, 1986-1987

Co-Coordinator, Technology and Young Children with Special Needs Grant,

Massachusetts Department of Education/ University of Massachusetts,

Department of Special Education, 1984-1985.

Coordinator Child Care Resources and Referral Services Division, Rhode Island Business Child Care Service, Providence Chamber of Commerce, March 1985-June 1985 (grant related position).

Substitute Teacher, Smith College Infant Child Care Center Program, 1983-1984.

Practicum Supervisor, Teacher of Young Children with Special Needs, University of Massachusetts, Department of Special Education, 1983-1984.

Coordinator, Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Needs Curriculum Resource Library, University of Massachusetts, 1982-1983

Head Teacher/Special Instructor, University of Rhode Island Child Development Center, 1980-1982.

Head Teacher/Director, Hyannis Day Care Center, Cape Cod Child Development Programs, Inc., 1978-1980.

Administrative Assistant to Director, Mt. Carmel Guild Children Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Newark, NJ, 1975-1978.

Teacher/Counselor, Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, Mt. Carmel Guild, Children’s CMHC, 1975, 1978.

Teacher/Co-Coordinator, After School Therapeutic Program (Latency ages 6-12 years), Mt. Carmel Guild, Children’s CMHC, 1976-1978.

Substitute Teacher, Therapeutic Nursery Program, Mt. Carmel Guild, Children’s CMHC, 1975-1978.

Counselor, Alternatives-Teen Drug/Alcohol Program, Fair Lawn Mental Health Center, 1976.

Staff Member, Crisis Intervention Hot-Line, Fair Lawn Mental Health Center 1976.

Teacher/Assisting Director, Migrant Day Care Center, Holland, Michigan, April 1974-November 1974, migrant season.

Education

University of Massachusetts at Amherst Amherst, MA

Ed.D., Education (Early Childhood). 1986

William Paterson State College Wayne, NJ

M.Ed., Education (Early Childhood). 1980

Hope College Holland, MI

B.A. Psychology 1974

Proficiencies

Microsoft Office, Facebook (for NAEYC), LinkedIn Facilitator: Facebook Page: New England Symposium On Play, Facebook Group: Future Leaders in Early Childhood Education: College & University Students

Teacher Certifications

New Jersey, Teacher of Nursery School

Massachusetts, 03C, Early Childhood

Rhode Island, Teacher of Early Childhood (pre-K-02)

NOTE: Comprehensive CV provides detailed history with NAEYC, RIAEYC, Montachusetts AEYC, New England AEYC, and Member of NAEYC Teacher Education Committees, National Accreditation Mentor state of Rhode Island, Founding Facilitator, and Student Interest Forum of NAEYC.

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