Resume - Computer Science House



Paula Boughton

6845 West Henrietta Road

Rush NY, 14543

(585) 359-0729

EXPERIENCE

July 2006 – Present Acting Ed Coordinator ABC Head Start Rochester, NY

▪ Updated and revised ABC Head Start Early Childhood Curriculum by adding ELA standards, mini-themes and teacher created activities

▪ Facilitated Train the Trainer day for Education Specialists

▪ Participated in planning, organizing and facilitating 2006 Education Pre-Service Trainings

▪ Provided trainings to new Education Specialist and Acting Literacy Specialist

▪ Provided training and technical assistance to Education Specialists

▪ Facilitated DAP and Policies and Procedures Training for Education 101

▪ Participated in the creation of Education Parent Training Binder

▪ Monitored anecdote input and provided COR technical assistance to Ed Specialists and Staff

May 2005 – Present Education Specialist ABC Head Start Rochester, NY

▪ Supervised Education Staff in twelve classrooms

▪ Approved lesson plans and monitored classrooms, paperwork, files and COR Outcomes

▪ Facilitated monthly education meetings

▪ Worked Collaboratively with Behavioral Consultants to create management plans for children with difficult behaviors

▪ Observed classrooms using the ECERS (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale)

▪ Evaluated staff with yearly performance appraisals

▪ Provided mentoring and technical assistance as needed

▪ Participated in hiring and training of new education staff

▪ Designed and implemented a variety of staff trainings. Topics include: I Care Curriculum, COR lesson plan connection, classroom management, Fire Safety, etc.

▪ Awarded Rochester’s Child Grant for new Large Motor Equipment for the Muscle Room

▪ Established partnerships with Pittsford Middle School, Franklin High School and Leary Elementary School.

▪ Facilitated center wide Curriculum Events with harvest, science and gross motor themes

▪ Purchased materials and made budgetary recommendations based on COR outcomes, ECERS results and health/safety concerns.

▪ Working knowledge of NYS Day Care Regulations, New York State Standards and Head Start Performance Standards

▪ Familiar with Early Intervention, CPSE, CSE guidelines and services

August 2000 – May 2005 Literacy Specialist ABC Head Start Rochester, NY

▪ Literacy Mentor to classroom staff in four centers

▪ Designed and implemented a variety of staff trainings. Some topics include: emergent literacy, circle time, learning centers, theme based classrooms, phonemic awareness, transitions, , lesson plans, individualized plans, team-building, etc.

▪ Provided training for parents on emergent literacy, reading to children, learning through play, language skills and development

▪ Maintained and analyzed database and COR outcomes

▪ Helped create and revise the Action for a Better Community Head Start Curriculum

▪ Created monthly parent flyers with curriculum based, home activities

▪ Established and maintained Literacy Resource Centers

▪ Created and maintained literacy partnerships/relationships with WXXI, Scholastic Book Fairs, Book It! Beginners Program and First Books

▪ Purchased materials and made budgetary recommendations based on center literacy needs

▪ Member of the Action for a Better Community Diversity Team

October 2000 - June 2002 Family Educator Even Start/Head Start Rochester, NY

▪ Coordinated the Even Start Family Literacy Program within Head Start

▪ Conducted integrated literacy experiences within the home on a regular basis

▪ Provided training for families on literacy, parenting and job readiness

▪ Maintained and analyzed ESTAR database

▪ Participated on Even Start Advisory Council

December 1999 - August 2000 Reading Tutor Monroe #1 BOCES Rochester, NY

▪ Tutored students in grades k, 2, 3 and 10

▪ Instructed students using Preventing Academic Failure and Wilson Reading Programs

▪ Participated in CSE meetings

April 1999 - December 1999 Long Term Substitute Charlotte Middle School Rochester, NY

▪ Long Term Substitute for 7th grade computer technology

▪ Long Term Substitute Teacher for 7th and 8th grade Reading

▪ Created and implemented units and lesson plans

▪ Participated in house meetings, staff meetings, open house and parent teacher conferences

December 1996-August 1999 School Age Teacher Kiddie Kollege Irondequoit, NY

▪ Designed and implemented a thematic, literature based curriculum

▪ Acting Assistant Director

EDUCATION

Anticipated MS Ed School Administrator/Supervisor certificate St John Fisher College

MS Reading permanent Reading certification (k-12) Nazareth College of Rochester

BA English Literature provisional English certification (7-12) Nazareth College of Rochester

AS English concentration Writing Intensive Diploma Monroe Community College

WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED

▪ October 2006 Transition Across the Ages

▪ February 2006 Understanding the Transition from CPSE to CSE

▪ January 2006 Prevention First Training of Trainers

▪ December 2005 Childhood Developmental Disorders

▪ November 2005 Managing Special Needs at Head Start

▪ October 2005 RAEYC Conference on Children with Challenging Behaviors

▪ December 2004 – January 2005 Early Educators Professional Development Mentor Training

▪ August 2004 training

▪ April 2004 Head Start Family Literacy Training

▪ December 2003 Head Start Family Literacy Services Training

▪ July 2003 Head Start National Reporting System Training of Trainers (certified trainer)

▪ June 2003 WXXI 60 Second Science Training

▪ May 2003 Lakeshore Learning and Music and You Training

▪ November 2002 Foundations in Diversity and Cultural Competance

▪ July 2002 National Head Start Project STEP Training of Trainers

▪ February 2001 National Center for Family Literacy Implementing a Family Literacy Program

References supplied upon request.

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