PDS III
BILLINGS, MT
Region 7 Region
CCR&R: District 7 HRDC
Professional Development Specialist/Trainer
(406) 247-4754
Schedule Availability
Both
I have a BA in early Childhood with Special Needs as my area of interest. I have 20 plus years of experience in various Child Care programs ranging from Family Child Care, Group Child Care and Centers. I have taught children ages 2 months - 6 years. I am currently an Early Childhood Specialist, as well as the Child Care Program Manager at the Resource and Referral Agency (HRDC 7) in Billings. I have also been approved to teach the Infant Toddler Caregiver Education Course.
Age Group Expertise
Infants (0 through 18 months)
Toddlers (19 through 35 months)
Preschoolers (36 months through entry to school)
Knowledge Base Content Area
Diversity
Child development
Health and Well-being
Family and community partnerships
Observation, documentation, and assessment
Environmental Design
Teaching and engagement
Professionalism
Program Management
Personal Dispositions
Curriculum and learning environment
Additional Training
Adult Learning I
Adult Learning II
Technical Assistance Credentials
Endorsements
STARS PM Coach
Bachelor's Degree
The University of Montana - Western
Early Childhood Education
Some College
Montana State University - Billings
Culinary Arts
First Aid-CPR combined
American Red Cross
Adult and Pediatric First Aid CPR AED
Montana Child Development Specialist Apprentice Certificate
Historical Data Transfer