Curriculum Vitae
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
DEGREES
Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Special Education, August 2015
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education, August 2002
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Speech & Hearing Sciences, June 2000
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
LICENSURE
Ohio Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (ECIS) License ages 3-8
Ohio Alternative Administrative Specialist-Curriculum and Instruction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/14-Present Early Learning and School Readiness Consultant
State Support Team Region 4 Painesville, OH
1/10- Present Adjunct Instructor
Kent State University Kent, OH
8/12-8/14 Preschool Coordinator
Summit County Educational Service Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH
8/11- 8/12 Preschool Lead/Itinerant Teacher
Euclid City School District Euclid, OH
8/06- 6/11 Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Euclid City School District Euclid, OH
8/02- 8/06 Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Geauga County Board of Mental
Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Chesterland, OH
8/04- 8/06 Preschool Coordinator
Geauga County Board of Mental
Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Chesterland, OH
PUBLICATIONS
ARTICLES
Brown, T., Gatmaitan, M., & Harjusola-Webb, S. (2011). The effects of a performance feedback on a paraprofessional’s use of naturalistic communication strategies in a preschool classroom. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Harris, K. I, Pretti-Frontczak, K., & Brown, T. (2009). Peer-Mediation Intervention: Implementing Research-Based Practices within Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments. Young Children, 64(2).
Pretti-Frontczak, K., Brown, T., Senderak, A, & Walsh, J. (2005). A Preliminary investigation of the effectiveness of CaseQuests in preparing family-guided and technologically competent early childhood Interventionists. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 21(3).
BOOK CHAPTERS
Hawkins, S. R., Pretti-Frontczak, K., Grisham-Brown, J., Brown, T. L., & Moore, L. (2010). Assessment for program planning purposes. In Grisham-Brown, J. & Pretti-Frontczak (Eds.), Assessing Young Children in Inclusive Settings (pp. 150-192). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Peck, J. & Tipton, M. with Brown, T., Senderak, A., & Barr, D. (2002, March). Technology integration in teacher education: Changing the way learners think about and do their work- Using WebQuests to Promote Critical Thinking and Technology Skills. Session at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Brown, T., & Gatmaitan, M. (2011, November). Enhancing Paraprofessionals' Implementation of Communication-promoting Strategies with Professional Development and Feedback.Poster presented at the Division for Early Childhood National Conference, National Harbor, Maryland.
Gatmaitan, M. & Brown, T., (2011, November). A Comparison of Individualized Family Service Plans using the IFSP Rating Scale. Poster presented at the Division for Early Childhood National Conference, National Harbor, Maryland.
Brown, T., Hubbell, S., & Winchell, B. (2011, April). Understanding the Evidence Behind Commonly-Used Assessments in Early Childhood. Poster presented at the Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, National Harbor, Maryland.
Brown, T., Hubbell, S., & Winchell, B. (2010, October). Understanding the Evidence Behind Commonly-Used Assessments in Early Childhood. Session at the Division for Early Childhood National Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.
Pretti-Frontczak, K., Janas, D., Barber, N, with Senderak, A., &Brown, T. (2001, December). Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Training Grant. Poster presented at the Division for Early Childhood National Conference, Boston, Massachusetts.
STATE AND REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Hubbell, S. & Brown, T. (2010, April). I Know How to Manage Children in My Classroom, But How Do I Manage the Adults? Session at the Ohio Early Care and Education Conference, Columbus, OH.
Brown, T. & Harris, K. (2007, April). Development and Implementation of Individualized Education Programs in the Early Childhood Setting. Session at the Ohio Early Care and Education Conference, Columbus, OH.
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Brown, T., Senderak, A., & Barr, D. (2002, March). Using WebQuests to Promote Critical Thinking and Effective Use of Technology; presentation at the Multimedia Open House, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Senderak, A., Brown, T. (2001, November). Learning Through Case Study WebQuests, presentation at the Renaissance Learning Event, Kent State University, Kent,Ohio
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND CONSULTATIONS
Burgess, S., Flannery, N., & Brown, T. (2010, June).TEACCH 5 Day Intensive Structured Teaching Training. Cuyahoga County Educational Service Center, Valley View, Ohio
Brown, T. (2007, March).Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System Follow-up and Curriculum Overview. South-Western City Schools, Grove City, Ohio
Brown, T. (2007, November).Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System. Strongsville City Schools, Strongsville, Ohio
Brown, T. (2006, August).Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System. South-Western City Schools, Grove City, Ohio
TEACHING, ADVISING AND SUPERVISION
COURSES TAUGHT
Spring 2015 Kent State University Family and Professional Collaboration
Spring 2010,2011, 2015 Kent State University Practical Applications 0-5 (Co-taught)
Summer 2009-2011 Kent State University Developing Meaningful and Legally Defensible IFSPs and IEPs for Young Children
Summer 2003, 2004, 2015 Kent State University Early Childhood Intervention Methods
Fall 2004 Kent State University Typical/Atypical Development
(Ashtabula Campus)
PRACTICUM SUPERVISION
Summer 2009 Kent State University Advanced Practicum
SERVICE AND CITIZENSHIP
INVOLVEMENT IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2010-Present Division for Early Childhood Conference Proposal Reviewer
2012-2014 Division for Early Childhood Student Editorial Board,
Young Exceptional Children
2005-2013 Ohio’s Subdivision for Membership Chair
Early Childhood
DEGREES
Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Special Education, August 2015
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education, August 2002
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Speech & Hearing Sciences, June 2000
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
LICENSURE
Ohio Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (ECIS) License ages 3-8
Ohio Alternative Administrative Specialist-Curriculum and Instruction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/14-Present Early Learning and School Readiness Consultant
State Support Team Region 4 Painesville, OH
1/10- Present Adjunct Instructor
Kent State University Kent, OH
8/12-8/14 Preschool Coordinator
Summit County Educational Service Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH
8/11- 8/12 Preschool Lead/Itinerant Teacher
Euclid City School District Euclid, OH
8/06- 6/11 Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Euclid City School District Euclid, OH
8/02- 8/06 Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Geauga County Board of Mental
Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Chesterland, OH
8/04- 8/06 Preschool Coordinator
Geauga County Board of Mental
Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Chesterland, OH
PUBLICATIONS
ARTICLES
Brown, T., Gatmaitan, M., & Harjusola-Webb, S. (2011). The effects of a performance feedback on a paraprofessional’s use of naturalistic communication strategies in a preschool classroom. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Harris, K. I, Pretti-Frontczak, K., & Brown, T. (2009). Peer-Mediation Intervention: Implementing Research-Based Practices within Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments. Young Children, 64(2).
Pretti-Frontczak, K., Brown, T., Senderak, A, & Walsh, J. (2005). A Preliminary investigation of the effectiveness of CaseQuests in preparing family-guided and technologically competent early childhood Interventionists. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 21(3).
BOOK CHAPTERS
Hawkins, S. R., Pretti-Frontczak, K., Grisham-Brown, J., Brown, T. L., & Moore, L. (2010). Assessment for program planning purposes. In Grisham-Brown, J. & Pretti-Frontczak (Eds.), Assessing Young Children in Inclusive Settings (pp. 150-192). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Peck, J. & Tipton, M. with Brown, T., Senderak, A., & Barr, D. (2002, March). Technology integration in teacher education: Changing the way learners think about and do their work- Using WebQuests to Promote Critical Thinking and Technology Skills. Session at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Brown, T., & Gatmaitan, M. (2011, November). Enhancing Paraprofessionals' Implementation of Communication-promoting Strategies with Professional Development and Feedback.Poster presented at the Division for Early Childhood National Conference, National Harbor, Maryland.
Gatmaitan, M. & Brown, T., (2011, November). A Comparison of Individualized Family Service Plans using the IFSP Rating Scale. Poster presented at the Division for Early Childhood National Conference, National Harbor, Maryland.
Brown, T., Hubbell, S., & Winchell, B. (2011, April). Understanding the Evidence Behind Commonly-Used Assessments in Early Childhood. Poster presented at the Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, National Harbor, Maryland.
Brown, T., Hubbell, S., & Winchell, B. (2010, October). Understanding the Evidence Behind Commonly-Used Assessments in Early Childhood. Session at the Division for Early Childhood National Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.
Pretti-Frontczak, K., Janas, D., Barber, N, with Senderak, A., &Brown, T. (2001, December). Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Training Grant. Poster presented at the Division for Early Childhood National Conference, Boston, Massachusetts.
STATE AND REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Hubbell, S. & Brown, T. (2010, April). I Know How to Manage Children in My Classroom, But How Do I Manage the Adults? Session at the Ohio Early Care and Education Conference, Columbus, OH.
Brown, T. & Harris, K. (2007, April). Development and Implementation of Individualized Education Programs in the Early Childhood Setting. Session at the Ohio Early Care and Education Conference, Columbus, OH.
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Brown, T., Senderak, A., & Barr, D. (2002, March). Using WebQuests to Promote Critical Thinking and Effective Use of Technology; presentation at the Multimedia Open House, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Senderak, A., Brown, T. (2001, November). Learning Through Case Study WebQuests, presentation at the Renaissance Learning Event, Kent State University, Kent,Ohio
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND CONSULTATIONS
Burgess, S., Flannery, N., & Brown, T. (2010, June).TEACCH 5 Day Intensive Structured Teaching Training. Cuyahoga County Educational Service Center, Valley View, Ohio
Brown, T. (2007, March).Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System Follow-up and Curriculum Overview. South-Western City Schools, Grove City, Ohio
Brown, T. (2007, November).Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System. Strongsville City Schools, Strongsville, Ohio
Brown, T. (2006, August).Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System. South-Western City Schools, Grove City, Ohio
TEACHING, ADVISING AND SUPERVISION
COURSES TAUGHT
Spring 2015 Kent State University Family and Professional Collaboration
Spring 2010,2011, 2015 Kent State University Practical Applications 0-5 (Co-taught)
Summer 2009-2011 Kent State University Developing Meaningful and Legally Defensible IFSPs and IEPs for Young Children
Summer 2003, 2004, 2015 Kent State University Early Childhood Intervention Methods
Fall 2004 Kent State University Typical/Atypical Development
(Ashtabula Campus)
PRACTICUM SUPERVISION
Summer 2009 Kent State University Advanced Practicum
SERVICE AND CITIZENSHIP
INVOLVEMENT IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2010-Present Division for Early Childhood Conference Proposal Reviewer
2012-2014 Division for Early Childhood Student Editorial Board,
Young Exceptional Children
2005-2013 Ohio’s Subdivision for Membership Chair
Early Childhood