Professional Development Instructor (PDI)
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Philadelphia
(215) 688-3379
Miles willing to travel
100
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Secondary Language
Spanish
Seasoned instructor, located in Philadelphia and willing to travel, I offer a range of training sessions, including courses that fulfil most STAR 3 & 4 requirements. I offer hands-on, highly interactive in person and online training sessions on a variety of topics including: Assessment, observations, behavior management, play-based learning, child-center instruction, positive interactions, teamwork, professionalism, developmental profiles, ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire), cultural competence, inclusive practices, family engagement, standards and developmental profiles. I am able to customize my trainings for each school based on their needs and budget and I can provide trainings in English and Spanish.
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
School-Age
Adult
Professional Standard Area
Standard Area 1: Child Development and Learning in Context
Standard Area 2: Family–Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections
Standard Area 3: Child Observation, Documentation, and Assessment
Standard Area 4: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Practices
Standard Area 5: Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academic Content in the EC Curriculum
Standard Area 6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
Standard Area 7: Health and Safety
Knowledge Area 8: Organization and Administration
Bachelor's Degree
Dickinson College
Anthropology and Archaeology
OCDEL-Approved Certificate or Credential
Edgewood College
Bilingual Education & ESL Teaching Certificates