PATRICIA YAGHNAM
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Trained in CLASS domains and dimensions focused on teacher-child interactions that support children's learning and development, including: Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support. Knowledge of wide range of curricular development, including the preparation of lesson plans, individual goals, activity planning, maintaining supplies and equipment and parent involvement programs. Experience with special-needs students, attending to children's needs through creating a stimulating, positive, and safe learning environment in diverse classroom setting.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Education, Program Manager HEAD START
Garvey Head Start
10.2020 - Current
- Present Oversees the development, revision, and implementation of work plans that set expectations and direction in the areas of early care and education and disabilities services in alignment with State, Federal, and local statutory requirements. Leads the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the department's school readiness plan and goals that facilitate measurable child outcomes.
- Oversees the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate and effective practices and systems in early learning for all children (birth to five), including dual language learners, children with special needs, and children with social-emotional challenges to enhance teaching practices and learning outcomes.
- Oversees and evaluates teaching effectiveness, quality teacher-child interactions, and supervises assigned teaching Early Head Start, Head Start, and State Preschool staff (including teachers, teacher assistants, Child Care Providers, and home visitors)
- Analyzes and uses child outcomes and school readiness data to make data-driven decisions for program diagnosis, planning, and to improve program services Establishes program budget for early care and education and disabilities services and monitors expenditures.
Teacher Coach
Orange Country Head Start
01.2015 - Current
- Serve in one-on-one mentor role to for 3 month intervals with each new teacher, observing, providing guidance, discussing their ideas, and identifying improvement areas
- Conduct 5 annual site visits to mentee's classroom, observing teaching strategies used during the daily routine, recording areas of assistance needed, and participating in reflective feedback
- Observed by new teacher mentee 5 times annually, modeling successful teaching environment and intentionally incorporating areas of opportunity for the mentee
- Participate in monthly leadership trainings to learn coaching strategies, professional communication, nonverbal observation, helping methods, growth opportunities, and best practices for success teacher mentoring
Teacher
Christ by the sea church
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Planed appropriate lesson plan, establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse group. Communicate effectively with children and staff.
- Planned, organized and implemented after-school activities to meet developmental needs and interests of children
- Participated in activities with children and encouraged their involvement in activities
- Helped with homework, conducted craft recreation and game activities, and assisted children having behavioral problems
Teacher
Child Development Costa Mesa, CA Centers, Lindbergh
09.1999 - 09.2000
- Set up continuous parent-teacher conferences
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
Teacher
Tutor Time
05.1997 - 09.1999
- Planned and implemented creative curriculum Diverse classroom settings, provided all aspects of student instruction, including organizing lesson plans, classroom teaching, student monitoring, student motivation
- Conducted interface with parents to provide and receive feedback on child's progress
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Early Childhood
Jordan University
Masters of Arts in Education, MA in Education - LECE (Leadership in Early Childhood Education)
Bradman University
01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Child Development
Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CA05.2016
Associate in Science - Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05.2011
Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Family Services
- Curriculum
- Leadership Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Consultation
- Program Development
- Organizational Development
- Universal Design for Learning Curriculum
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Recruiting
- Parenting Workshops
- Data Analysis
- Child Development
- Early Childhood
- Education
- Early Childhood Literacy
- Operations Management
- Maternal-Child Health
- Organizational Leadership
- Educational Assessment
- Curriculum Development
- Child Care Partnerships
- Community Care Licensing
Accomplishments
- Tutored special needs students before and after school.
- Awarded multiple bonuses for punctuality and outstanding attendance.
- Support classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of students.
- Dveloped course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Affiliations
- Member of Honor Society May 2016
- Member of NAEYC April 2016
Abilities
- Preschool Teacher
- Coach
- Manager
- Dedicated early childhood professional with 19 years of experience supporting children’s growth across cognitive, social, and emotional domains. Possesses broad knowledge in child development and extensive expertise in designing and implementing creative curriculum that fosters skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies. Skilled in coaching and mentoring staff, managing classroom operations, and creating developmentally appropriate learning environments that support the whole child.
Awards
Honor Roll September 2015, January 2016, June 2016
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Education, Program Manager HEAD START
Garvey Head Start
10.2020 - Current
Teacher Coach
Orange Country Head Start
01.2015 - Current
Teacher
Christ by the sea church
01.2000 - 12.2001
Teacher
Child Development Costa Mesa, CA Centers, Lindbergh
09.1999 - 09.2000
Teacher
Tutor Time
05.1997 - 09.1999
Masters of Arts in Education, MA in Education - LECE (Leadership in Early Childhood Education)
Bradman University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Child Development
Vanguard University
Associate in Science - Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Early Childhood
Jordan University