Skills

SUMMARY of SKILLS

• Over 20 years experience designing and conducting both longitudinal and cross-sectional research projects in developmental psychology, including randomized controlled trials, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, analyses, and software programs.

• Expertise in program evaluation, language and literacy development, and family involvement.

• Proficiency in the creation of research instruments, including child assessments, online and paper surveys, validated measures of family involvement, demographics and social history interviews, and focus group frameworks

• Extensive experience using research evaluation to drive improvements in early intervention programs, beginning by defining a theory of change and logic model.

• Demonstrated success in business development and federal grant applications

• Proficiency in stimulating family involvement in early educational programming, particularly using behavioral economics approaches.

• Deep understanding of and respect for families in low-income communities, including the establishment of community-based partnerships and involvement of informal learning spaces.

• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels in both written and oral formats, with a deep respect for the contributions and skills of stakeholders at all levels.

• Product management experience for a mutual fund data software program and an online video research data service.⬥ Almost 20 years’ experience leading both longitudinal and cross-sectional research projects in developmental psychology, including recruitment, retention, data collection, coding, and analysis

• Proficiency in management and mentorship

• Fluent in oral and written Spanish