PD Specialist Early Childhood and School Age
Hicksville, NY
Long Island Region
New Life Child Development Center Inc.
Director/Administrator
Schedule Availability
Both
Secondary Language
English
Sonia Vera is the Educational Director of a UPK /Child Care Program in Brooklyn, and a Qualify Trainer. She conducts training to teaching staff for center based and also for home providers. Sonia received a Master in Early Childhood Education and a Credential for Professional Development Specialist in Early Childhood/ School Age. Sonia Offers workshops in designing and developing curriculum unit plans using hand on activities that are alignment to common core and creative curriculum.she Keeps current with the latest educational research to identify new and effective teaching methods by reading numerous research journals.
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
School age
Adults
Core Competency Area
1. Child Growth and Development
2. Family and Community Relationships
3. Observation and Assessment
4. Environment and Curriculum
5. Health, Safety and Nutrition
6. Professionalism and Leadership
7. Administration and Management
Approved to Teach
Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care
Mandated Reporter Training in Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Bachelor's
CUNY York College
Psychology
Master's
City College
Early Childhood Education
Infant and Child CPR
American Red cross
Training Center: ABC Training Program
Pediatric First Aid
American Red Cross
Training Center: ABC Training Program
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (EpiPenĀ®)
American Red Cross
Training Center: ABC Training Program
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)