Erica Mack

About Erica Mack

I am an advocate for young people; thus allowing me to be an advocate for all people as…

Experience

1. Program Quality Manager

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   Jul 2024 — Present · Alexandria, VA, US

   Lead a cohort of 10-15 program leaders through the Weikart Center’s Youth Program QualityIntervention (YPQI) process, while modifying the process to ensure effective participation for all cohort participants• Facilitate cohort meetings• Visit program sites/locations to learn about the participating cohort organizations• Schedule observations, evaluations, and assessments• Support and guide cohort participants in gathering, recording, and analyzing data• Attend coachings with Weikart Center staff to learn how to observe, assess, and providefeedback/support to providers• Consistently seek feedback on the YPQI process from cohort participants to prepare recommendations on the continuation and development of the YPQI within the network• Make recommendations for additional strategies and initiatives to support program quality for YSNmembers• Provide updates to the Executive Committee about the cohort’s progress and achievements with co-chairsSocial-Emotional Learning (SEL) Initiative• Lead the network’s SEL initiative with the support of the work group co-chairs• Facilitate work group meetings• Support the selection process for an SEL professional development pilot that meets providers’ needsand bridges SEL frameworks utilized across the City of Alexandria• Plan the SEL professional development pilot in collaboration with the work group co-chairs• Implement and lead the pilot program• Provide updates to the Executive Committee about the SEL initiative progress and achievements withco-chairs

Education

• Winston-Salem State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Music Teacher Education

  2006 — 2010

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), School Counseling

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Social Networking
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Student Development
• Elementary Education
• Career Counseling
• Tutoring
• Academic Advising
• Teaching
• Leadership
• Blogging
• Secondary Education
• Research
• Educational Technology
• Higher Education
• Student Counseling
• Social Media
• Editing
• Differentiated Instruction
• Microsoft Word
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Literacy
• Classroom Management
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Community Outreach
• Behavior Management
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• K-12
• Career Development
• Program Development
• Educational Leadership
• Public Relations
• Program Evaluation
• Lesson Planning
• Singing
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design