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 a dynamic Educational Director of a UPK/Child Care Program in Brooklyn and an esteemed Qualified Trainer. With a passionate commitment to early childhood education, she empowers teaching staff through impactful training sessions for both center-based programs and home providers. Holding a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a Credential as a Professional Development Specialist in Early Childhood/School Age, Sonia is dedicated to cultivating excellence in education. She leads engaging workshops that focus on designing and developing innovative curriculum unit plans, incorporating hands-on activities that seamlessly align with the Common Core and Creative Curriculum. To ensure she remains at the forefront of educational practices, Sonia actively engages with the latest research, exploring numerous journals to discover new and effective teaching strategies. Her dedication to professional growth not only enhances her own expertise but also inspires others
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
School age
Adults
Core Competency Area
1. Child Growth and Development (Old CBK Area)
2. Family and Community Relationships (Old CBK Area)
3. Observation and Assessment (Old CBK Area)
4. Environment and Curriculum (Old CBK Area)
5. Health, Safety and Nutrition (Old CBK Area)
6. Professionalism and Leadership (Old CBK Area)
7. Administration and Management (Old CBK Area)
Approved to Teach
Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care
Bachelor's
CUNY York College
Psychology
Master's
City College
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)