Tracy E. Collins Portland, Oregon Mobile: 979.595.7758

Tracy.collins@esd112.org www.linkedin/tracyecollins7

Education

Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA Doctorate, Master of Education Human Development and Psychology

Wheelock College, Boston, MAM.S. Child Development and Early Childhood Education

Linfield College, McMinnville, ORB.A. Art

Summary of Qualifications

Leadership Experienced early childhood education specialist Achieved high level of early childhood experience through education and

direct practice Coordinated community-university playgroup program

Communication Experience working with diverse families Presentation at international, national and regional Conferences Taught, organized and developed course materials and curriculum

Research Study design and implementation Data collection: interviewing, observation and data analysis on multiple

projects Involvement building and maintaining effective team relationships

o Home Visitor Beliefs and Practices Studyo Early Head Start National Evaluation o NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development

Professional Experience

Early Learning Trainer Current Educational Service District 112 Vancouver, WA

Regional research-based professional development Develop, plan and deliver training curriculum Attend state, regional and national meetings

Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Human Development Spring 2016Washington State University – Vancouver Vancouver, WA

Course: Learning and Guidance in Early Childhood

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Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education Sept. 2011-June 2014University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME

Taught graduate and undergraduate courses Directed Parent Child Playgroup Advised students

Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education Sept. 2006-June 2011Texas A&M University College Station, TX

Taught graduate and undergraduate course Designed Early Childhood PhD program Advised graduate students

Adjunct Faculty 2004 - 2006Wheelock College, Off-campus programs Boston, MALesley University, School of Education Cambridge, MACourses Taught:

Language Development; Development and Learning; Development of Play

Additional Relevant Experience

Oregon Registry Step 12, Pathways to Professional Recognition August 2015

in Childhood Care and Education

Volunteer, Science Playgroup and Discover Lab CurrentOregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, OR

Trainer, Child Development 2008-2011Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Voices for Children, Bryant, TX

Research Assistant, NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth 2005-2006

Development Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley, MA

Project Coordinator, Early Childhood Study of Language and Literacy 2004-2005

Development of Spanish-Speaking ChildrenHarvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA

Research Assistant and Child Family Coordinator, 2000-2004

Harvard Graduate School of Education-Windham CountyEarly Head Start Research Partnership, Cambridge, MA

Research Assistant, Spring 2000Children’s Television Workshop Family Child Care Project

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Boston, MA

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