University of Cincinnati

Adjunct Instructor, 2002-Present

• University instruction of students in the on line Early Childhood Education program

• Assisted in course development when the university converted from quarters to semesters

• Utilized Blackboard  and Canvas LMS

• Developed on line resources including learning objects in Articulate focused on using encouragement rather than praise, and writing learning objectives

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Cincinnati State

Adjunct Instructor, 2013-Present

• Instruction of students in the on line Early Childhood Education program.

• Utilized Blackboard LMS

Courses Taught On Line:

• Learning in Childhood

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 4C for Children

Consultant, December 2012- Present

• Developed and presented workshops to early childhood educators.

• Conduct classroom observations utilizing Teachstone’s Pre- K CLASS observation system

• Complete reports and set goals for teachers who were observed with CLASS

• Workshop topics include Math, Science, Authentic Assessment, and Small Groups

• Attended multiple train the trainer sessions provided by the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association.

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Xavier University

Adjunct Instructor, Spring 2018

• Instruction of students in the on line Early Childhood Education program.

• Utilized Canvas LMS

Courses Taught On Campus:

• Play in Early Childhood Education

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ecQ-net Cognition Instructors, August 2013- January 2014

• Presented the Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards 30 hour cognitive module.

 

 Miami University Hamilton

 Director, August 1998-May 2009

• Served as the director and lead preschool teacher from 1998 to 2005 and in 2008 

• Successfully lead the center through the NAEYC accreditation process and achieved NAEYC accreditation.

• Developed an extensive observation and assessment system, which includes individual child developmental portfolios.

• Created intensive training for student workers and student teachers placed at the center.

• Developed and implemented a coaching and mentoring program for staff, student workers, and student teachers.

• Facilitated the development of a comprehensive administrative data management system and center website with the university computer department.

• Coordinated a collaborative effort with the Miami University Education Department to serve as the on site training center for Pre-Kindergarten Education Students.

• Assisted in the facilitation of the Pre-Kindergarten Associate Degree program including developing policies and procedure.