December, 2003 - Current
Louisiana State University AgCenter, Family, Child and Consumer Sciences, School of Human Ecology,  Baton Rouge, LA
Extension Associate
Curriculum Coordinator for The Be Child Care Aware Quality Child Care Awareness Campaign.
Assistant Coordinator, Statewide Child Care Provider Training Program.
 
December, 2000 - Current
Reach Out and Read – Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
Program Coordinator
Managed 4 pediatric sites
Managed all financial aspects and reporting of finances
Ordered and distributed books and materials to sites
Trained potential volunteers for the program
Organized statewide conference for Reach Out and Read programs
 
Fall 1997 – Spring 2003
Louisiana Technical College System – Baton Rouge Technical College, Baton Rouge, LA
Night Instructor
Prepared syllabi and class materials on myriad of topics pertaining to Early Childhood Education for students seeking Child Development Associate Credentials or Associates Degrees.
 
August 1996 -  Present
Volunteers of America -  Child Care K.E.Y.,  Baton Rouge, LA
Early Childhood Trainer and Consultant
Organized and implemented active presentations related to early childhood issues and curriculum (emphasis on children from birth to age 8 and developmentally appropriate practices.
 
June 1997 – June 1998
Volunteers of America -  Child Care K.E.Y.,  Baton Rouge, LA
Parent Counselor
Counseled families businesses, and child care providers on child care related issues
Solicited clients through various mediums
Organized and implemented active presentations related to early childhood development, issues and curriculum
 
August 1992 – June 1997
Our Lady of Mercy School, Baton Rouge, LA
Pre-school Teacher
Organized and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum for 4 year-olds
Purchased supplies
Edited monthly parent newsletters
 
Summers of 1993, 1994, and 1995
Our Lady of Mercy School, Baton Rouge, LA
Summer Camp Director
Organized and implemented a program for children ages 4 – 11
Scheduled daily activities
Interviewed, hired and trained a staff of 10
Purchased supplies
Organized schedules
Edited bi-weekly newsletters and calendars
Maintained accounts and payroll
 
February 1991 – July 1992
University of New Orleans – Children’s Center, New Orleans, LA
Lead Pre-school Teacher
Organized and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum for Toddlers and 2 - 4 year-olds
Purchased supplies
Edited monthly parent newsletters
Supervised student workers
 
May 1990 – December 1990
Louisiana State University – Pre-school, Baton Rouge, LA
Pre-school Teacher
Organized and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum for 3 and 4 year-olds.