Mimi Frederiksen

Experience

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  Medina Central School District

  Sept 1989 - Jun 1990

  Kindergarten Teacher - Warren P. Towne Elementary School
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  CUNY Bronx Community College

  Jul 1990 - Jul 1994

  Preschool Teacher
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  Child Care Solutions

  Jul 1994 - Jun 1996

  Early Childhood/Early Intervention Specialist
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  Child Care Council, Inc.

  Jul 1996 - Apr 1999

  Education Specialist/Director of Education
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  Wilson Commencement Park

  Jul 1999 - Nov 2000

  Director, Early Learning Center

  Fully responsible for all NAEYC accredited early care and childhood education programs for nationally recognized transitional housing community for single parent families. Managed staff of twenty-eight full and part-time teachers, serving 130 special and high-need children.

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  Monroe Community College

  Sept 2000 - Dec 2001

  Adjunct Instructor

  Planned and implemented courses in Human Services, Communications, and Early Childhood Education.

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  Family Resouce Centers of Rochester

  Jul 2001 - Oct 2002

  Early Childhood Education Manager

  Responsible for all fiscal and program management for childhood education programs for $2.75 million community childcare provider with six sites in Rochester. Managed staff of seventeen teachers and aides as well as twenty-five volunteers providing educational services to over 240 children, ages one to five years.

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  St. John Fisher University

  Jan 2003 - Sept 2003

  Adjunct Instructor

  Formulated course structure/requirements for course in Child Development. Conducted class, assessed student learning.

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  Children's Discovery Center/Knowledge Learning Corporation

  Jun 2003 - Sept 2004

  Site Director

  Executed overall management and ensured consistent delivery of quality educational programs to 104 children, ages six weeks to twelve years in agreement with client sponsor, Knowledge Learning Corporation. Conducted monthly budget analysis including profit/loss and revenue generating strategies. Effectively managed staff and volunteers; provided coaching and performance management, recruitment and professional development plans.

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  C.C.D.P. Inc.

  Apr 2004 - Sept 2008

  Site Director

  Administered daily operations, ensuring a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for all children enrolled, ages six weeks to five years. Supervised twenty-nine full and part-time teaching staff. Maintained compliance with state licensing and NAEYC accreditation requirements. Managed budget of $850K and increased fundraising from individuals, corporate and government sources by 40%. Developed curriculum and planned program in collaboration with staff. Provided direct oversight of on-site, school district pre-kindergarten classroom. Fostered positive relationships with parents and staff. Show less

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  Children's Institute

  Aug 2008 - Nov 2019

  Master Observer - Consultant

  Observe/rate early childhood classrooms in the Rochester area and nationally using the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS); Provider of Guided Observations in supporting Rochester City School District administrators and principles in understanding of early childhood best practices.

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  MimiBerryFrederiksen

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2020

  Early Care and Education Consultant

  Remaining current in early childhood practice and polices is crucial in providing the highest quality of early care and education experiences for young children. A range of services are available to individuals and entities who work with young children including:• Individual and group professional development opportunities• On-site program consultation• Technical assistance in staff and child development issues/concerns• Classroom Design- physical layout, suggested equipment and sources• Assessments of staff/students Show less

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  Nazareth University

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Manage programmatic, administrative, and fiscal operations of the Center consistent with state child care licensing regulations. Currently pursuing Pathways National Early Education and Care accreditation for campus-based child care center serving children two years and ten months to six years old. Supervise and train full-time and part-time teaching staff including three full-time teachers and twenty three college student workers. Taught Academic and College Success class for 20 traditionally aged, first year college students.

  • Director, Patricia Carter Early Learning Center

    Jun 2009 - Jun 2013

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Sept 2012 - Dec 2012
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  Action for a Better Community, Inc.

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Education/Disabilities Manager

  Provide leadership and monitoring of services in early childhood education and disabilities services for Early Head Start and Head Start for Action for A Better Community.

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  DLH Corporation

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2018

  Reviewer Consultant

  Traveled independently to Head Start programs across all 50 states and U.S. territories and collected data using The Office of Head Start Monitoring Protocol and the Pre-K CLASS® instrument. Conducted classroom observations, reviewed documents, and/or interviewed Head Start staff.

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  Bright From The Start: Georgia Dept of Early Care and Learning

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Quality Rated Stand-Eval Anchor Team at Bright From The Start: Georgia Department of Early Care

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Quality Rated Assesor

    Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
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  PALM LLC

  Jan 2023 - now

  Company Owner

  Mimi's 30 year career in managing people and projects for maximum outcomes and efficiency and her passion for creating a more simplified lifestyle allows her to make a real impact in clients lives.After retiring from the field of education, Mimi saw a need to provide planning for individuals and assisting them in life moves. Since this leverages her skill set, PALM LLC was created. Whether downsizing or decluttering before a move or assisting you in planning for a life move, Mimi's goal is to make this process less stressful and easier for her clients. Show less