Work History
First Up: Champions for Early Learning
Supervised team of staff and contractors to delivery responsive professional development experiences
Director of Equity Initiatives
Designed initiatives that encouraged equitable access of high-quality childcare and education for all children
Supervised team of staff and contractors to delivery responsive professional development experiences
Supervised team of Early Childhood Education Consultants in delivery of teacher coaching
Program Manager
Managed day-to-day and long-term functions of a project focused on increasing access to quality childcare and education
Supervised team of Early Childhood Education Consultants in delivery of teacher coaching
Early Childhood Education Consultant
Coached and advised teaching and leadership staff at childcare centers and preschools to improve the quality of care and education provided
Convened groups of early childhood education professionals for on-going discussions about the complexities of early education with an aim to prevent burnout and increase professional engagement
Professional Development Trainer and Facilitator
Created and delivered engaging professional development trainings
Convened groups of early childhood education professionals for on-going discussions about the complexities of early education with an aim to prevent burnout and increase professional engagement
Winnetka Public School Nursery
Embraced Reggio-Emilia learning principles in designing emergent curriculum and classroom environment
Teacher of Three-Year-Old Class
Responsible for the care, education, and healthy development of three-year-old learners
Embraced Reggio-Emilia learning principles in designing emergent curriculum and classroom environment
Provided responsive guidance in early separations to caregivers and children
Teacher of "Beginning Together" Class
Encouraged appropriately scaffolded play between two-year-old learners and their accompanying caregiver using Reggio-Emilia principles of classroom design
Provided responsive guidance in early separations to caregivers and children
The Family Room - Intern
Supported engaging play for infants and toddlers during an informal playtime designed to nurture healthy family development and attachment
Co-facilitated support group for first-time parents of young infants