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Christine
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| Professional Experience | |
| 1998 - Present |
Co-Director, Early Childhood Education Center, Juniata College - Huntingdon, PA |
| Master Teacher and Administrator. Plan and implement the toddler and preschool programs. Teach (Ed. 121) and supervise practicum students and student teachers. Collaborate with the intermediate Unit's early intervention program based at the Center. Develop curriculum. Administer the program including enrollment, budget, expenditures, program assessment, and staff development. Work towards meeting and maintaining state licensing regulation. Lead self-study towards NAEYC accreditation. Initiated parent group meetings. | |
| Fall Semester - 1999 | Adjunct Instructor, Continuing Education, Penn State York |
| Taught 3 credit course, HD FS 297, Child Guidance. | |
| 1996 - 1998 | Acting Director, Early Childhood Education Center, Juniata College - Huntingdon, PA |
| Master Teacher and Administrator. Plan and implement the toddler and preschool programs. Teach (Ed. 121) and supervise practicum students and student teachers. Collaborate with the intermediate Unit's early intervention program based at the Center. Develop curriculum. Administer the program including enrollment, budget, expenditures, program assessment, and staff development. | |
| 1984 - 1996 | Head Teacher/Instructional Assistant, Early Childhood Education Center, Juniata College - Huntingdon, PA |
| Plan, implement daily activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Supervise practicum students and part-time employees. Conduct parent conferences. | |
| 1980 - 1981 | Substitute Elementary Teacher, Huntingdon Area School District |
| Taught all subjects and grades; K - Grade 5. Substituted 6 weeks for Reading Specialist. Administered tests to assess children's reading level for computer software program. | |
| Sept. - Dec. 1979 | Student Teacher, Penns Valley Elementary - Spring Mills, PA |
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Taught all subjects in two half-day kindergarten sessions. Devised and implemented lesson plans and prepared unit of instruction. Employed age-appropriate and child initiated activities. |
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| 1976 - 1978 | Day Care Substitute, Petersburg Day Care Center - Petersburg, PA |
| Carefully observed and communicated with children to develop activities relevant to their immediate interests and needs. Worked closely with individuals and groups to promote self-esteem. | |
| Education | |
| 1998 | Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Pennsylvania State University. |
| 1980 | Certification in Early Childhood Education, Pennsylvania State University. |
| 1972 | Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Pennsylvania State University. |