Angel Bryant
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Motivated, personable education professional with a Master’s Degree in Education and a successful 20-year track record of effective teaching, modeling, supervisory and consultation experience. Talent for building positive relationships with owners, directors, childcare providers, teachers, stakeholders, students and children in efforts to enhance the quality of care and education in the community. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding performance standards. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor and positive attitude under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse community. Takes initiative and thrives in a fast paced team environment. Work Experience
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
Explore Pathways Coach,
July 2022-Present
● Coaches school teams of Explore Pathway teachers
● Supports the content PLCs for Explore teachers to provide curriculum guidance and alignment
● Creates a process to support students as they explore high schools and support the student's high school selection process
● Works with team leaders on budgeting, equipment needs, year-end reports, student data, and calendar of events
● Facilitates relationships and programs with feeder high schools.
● Establishes and maintain business and community relationships related to Explore pathways
● Coordinates and ensures participation of experiential learning for all pathways
● Manages Budget for Explore Pathways
● Attends a DistrictExplore meeting one (1) day a month and all assigned trainings/meetings as designated by the Middle School Assistant Superintendent and the Director of CCR to maintain the credentials to serve as pathways coach
● Serves as the liaison between the District and the school to ensure consistent communication to all Explore teachers
● Attends all partnership councils/collaborative meetings that relate to designated school’s career pathways
● Works with pathway teams to implement academy showcases, school tours, and recruitment events
● Serves on the school leadership team and works closely with guidance counselors and administrative team to ensure master scheduling aligns to pathway completers
● Provides leadership, coordination, and support for the Explore Pathways through work with business/community partners
● Participates on advisory boards for each affiliated high school
● Provides a yearly planning calendar during opening week of school for the entire year
● Completes required reports
● Assists in the onboarding of new Explore Academy teachers, team leads, and administrators to the Explore
● Presents nationally at conferences in regard to progress of Explore Pathways JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
Early Childhood Education Instructor, Academy @ Shawnee High School, August 2018-May 2022
● Instruct Early Childhood Education courses for 10-12th grade high school students
● Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of goals and objectives related to Early Childhood Education Pathway
● Perform overall coordination duties for the pathway
● Coordinate the program advisory committee for the Early Childhood Education pathway
● Provide input on program budget needs
● Create instruction for courses included in the Early Childhood Education pathway.
● Design and/or gather resources, presentations, assignments and assessments necessary to meet Early Childhood Education learning standards..
● Oversee Advisory Committee Meeting with administration, community partners, parents and students to ensure adequate instruction and learning experiences which promote career readiness
● Complete professional development and train the trainer events to ensure students receive certifications necessary for career readiness
● Plan field trips and career exploration opportunities
● Update of course outlines and syllabi for courses required for the Early Childhood Education Pathway
● Recruit and network by engaging with business partners in the community to support career exploration for students upon pathway completion
● Mentor new CTE teachers to support professional development growth
● Review and revise statewide CTE Early Childhood Education Curriculum Standards Conduct Health and Human Services Academy meeting as Academy Lead FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE – FAYETTEVILLE, NC Early Childhood Education Instructor, Adjunct
July 2018-June 2020
● Instructs Early Childhood Education courses for curriculum both online and face to face, manage and create courses as needed.
● Develops, reviews, and recommends new or modified course outlines, supplies, materials and textbooks as needed to maintain currency of instructional techniques and methods.
● Updates of course outlines and syllabi as needed.
● Participates in the development, planning, and implementation of goals and objectives related to Early Childhood Education and School Age Education programs. FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE – FAYETTEVILLE, NC Early Childhood Education Department Chair/Early Childhood Education Instructor, March 2016-July 2018
● Participated in the development, planning, and implementation of goals and objectives related to Early Childhood Education and School Age Education programs. 2
● Performed overall coordination duties for the department, including coordination of curriculum development and review activities.
● Provided input on marketing materials and literature for distribution to potential students; make presentations to schools, organizations and other contacts.
● Coordinated the program advisory committee for the department. Communicated with faculty and staff to implementations and suggestions made by the advisory board.
● Provided input on program budget needs, monitoring all expenditures for cost effectiveness and efficiency of departmental operations.
● Developed, reviewed, and recommended new or modified course outlines, supplies, materials and textbooks; maintain currency of instructional techniques and methods.
● Updated course outlines and syllabi for approval/retention as needed.
● Assisted with recruitment of potential faculty for the curriculum by participating in interview selection committees and providing initial departmental orientation and training to new hires.
● Scheduled and staffed all courses in the department, evaluating and monitoring courses for effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
● Ensured faculty assigned to the department complete a Professional Development Plan annually.
● Participated in student advisement and registration processes; making appropriate recommendations to the Academic Dean on student graduation readiness.
● Resolved complaints or problems among faculty, staff and students within the department and advise the Dean of potential escalation of problems, as appropriate.
● Instructed Early Childhood Education courses for curriculum both online and face to face, manage and create courses as needed. Oversaw capstone students.
● Reviewed and completed course equivalency for students based on prior learning. PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN – FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Regional Infant Toddler Specialist, November 2011- February 2016
● Provided onsite technical assistance to child care centers in the areas of education, room arrangements, staff/child interactions, developmentally appropriate practices, health/safety requirements, training, materials needs and other areas which will assist in efforts to meet requirements of the infant toddler environment rating scales and best practices.
● Conducted mock infant toddler environment rating scale assessments and developed improvement plans for infant toddler classrooms.
● Provided social emotional support to infant toddler programs using resources from Center on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
● Recommended necessary training to encourage best practices and quality enhancement.
● Conducted required infant toddler trainings for early childcare and education professionals
● Provided providers with additional information and resources which support their goals.
● Worked with individual providers to develop educational goals; providing encouragement and support of professional development.
● Collaborated with state licensing to ensure that the child care facilities meet and maintain minimum requirements.
● Worked in partnership with quality enhancement programs in the region to ensure infant/toddler classrooms are provided support and assistance needed to increase the quality of care.
● Supported and provided feedback to child care facility owners, directors and staff in order to ensure that children and families in the community are provided quality 3
childcare.
● Created and edited reports, letters, forms, handouts, meeting agendas and flyers intended.
● Organized documentation collected throughout the technical assistance process which validated implementation of program objectives and expectations, then files accordingly.
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN – Fayetteville, NC
Early Childhood Consultant, July 2008- November 2011
● Provided consultation to child care facilities in the community in efforts to enhance the quality of care.
● Conducted mock infant/toddler and early childhood environment rating scale assessments.
● Provided onsite technical assistance to child care centers in the areas of education, room arrangements, staff/child interactions, developmentally appropriate practices, health/safety requirements, training, materials needs and other areas which will assist in efforts to meet requirements of the infant/toddler and early childhood environment rating scales.
● Recommended training needed to encourage best practices and quality enhancement.
● Assisted professional development training as needed; providing input and assistance as needed.
● Provided child care providers and parents with additional information and resources which support their goals.
● Purchased quality early childhood materials for grant recipients when funds are available to meet requirements of the environment rating scales.
● Worked with individual providers to develop educational goals; providing encouragement and support of professional development.
● Collaborated with state licensing to ensure that the child care facilities meet and maintain minimum requirements.
● Worked in partnership with infant/toddler specialists to ensure infant/toddler classrooms are provided support and assistance needed to increase the quality of care.
● Supported and provided feedback to child care facility owners, directors and staff in order to ensure that children and families in the community are provided quality childcare.
● Conducted meetings with childcare facility staff to review TA goals and best practices are reviewed and maintained.
● Created and edited reports, letters, forms, handouts, meeting agendas and flyers intended.
● Input information into the data management system to ensure program goals are met.
● Filed and organized information collected throughout the grant and/or technical assistance process which validate implementation of program objectives and expectations.
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN – Fayetteville, NC
Resource Teacher, February 2006-July 2008
● Provided quality child care services at multiple child care locations throughout the community.
● Planned and implemented age appropriate activities for infants and toddlers as well as preschool children.
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● Provided children with guidance and support.
● Followed precautions in order to maintain a safe, nurturing environment. ● Modeled best practices for teachers and staff in child care programs.
● Communicated with directors and staff.
● Provided hands-on technical assistance in infant/toddler classrooms and preschool classrooms to ensure best practices are used and quality care is
● provided.
● Provided information and resources which were available to staff.
● Maintained required early childhood in service training requirements.
● Prepared and conducted training in areas of behavior and activities to child care providers in the community.
● Provided informal onsite training in areas of lesson planning, age appropriate activities, curriculum requirements, scheduling, and behavior management as needed. JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER– LOUISVILLE, KY TEACHER ASSISTANT, AUGUST 2005-DECEMBER 2005
● Implemented age appropriate daily activities, and routines for children 3-5 years of age.
● Provided children with guidance and support.
● Developed lesson plans and newsletters.
● Followed precautions in order to maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment. YMCA/GREATER CLARK COUNTY SCHOOLS
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER–Jeffersonville, IN
Early Childhood Teacher, May 2001-July 2005
● Planned and implemented age appropriate activities for children six weeks to three years of age.
● Opened and closed the center daily.
● Supervised, evaluated and modeled appropriate practices for high school juniors and seniors who were studying through the Early Childhood Education Program.
● Maintained standards of quality required to ensure the environment was safe and suitable for learning
● Conducted tours and explanation of program goals for parents and visitors to the facility as needed.
● Assisted Early Childhood Instructor with carrying out activities and projects for high school students studying early childhood education.
● Mentored high school students in the area of early childhood education as needed or requested.
Education
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY- Lynchburg, VA
Masters of Arts in Teaching
FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY -Fayetteville, NC
Bachelor’s Degree in Birth through Kindergarten Education JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Louisville, KY
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
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