Mikayla Cottrell

Provide Coaching and Support to Early Childhood Programs:

• Offer individualized guidance and technical assistance to early childhood centers and programs seeking to improve their QRIS ratings.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on QRIS standards and best practices for program administrators, educators, and staff.
• Support staff in implementing quality improvement plans and offer ongoing mentoring to ensure effective implementation.
• Track the progress of programs as they work towards meeting QRIS standards and provide regular feedback.
• Use data-driven assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of coaching interventions and adjust strategies as needed.
• Foster relationships with early childhood program directors, community partners, and state agencies to promote QRIS participation and continuous improvement.

• Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
• Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
• Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
• Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.

• Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
• Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
• Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
• Created individualized mentoring plans for mentees, promoting personal growth and development.

• Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
• Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
• Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
• Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
• Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.

• Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities, and concerns.
• Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
• Taught children educational games to reinforce learning of alphabets and numbers.
• Prepared and served nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.