5º
ENCUENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE
EDUCACIÓN INICIAL Y PREESCOLAR
25, 26, 27, 28 - MAYO 2005
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Curriculum Vitae Summary (Maria del) Rosario Villasana-Ruiz Professional Goal:� It is my desire to participate
in the development of the Early Childhood Field in a leadership
capacity.� I am particularly interested in children in the Birth
to 7 age range as this is a critical stage setting the foundation
for future learning and quality of life.� Focus areas include;
the Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers,� LifeWays North America,
The Impact of Media on the Young Child, Environments for Children,
Dance and Movement Education, Sensory Integration and Brain Development,
and Resource Development for Spanish Trainers.
CURRENT POSITIONS: Children’s Council of San Francisco:� �Child Development Specialist (Since 1999) Training, home visits and technical assistance for Family Child Care Providers in the areas of child development, basic care, environments, brain & sensory development, curriculum development, individual assessments and business practices. City College of San Francisco:� Instructor (Since 1987) Site Supervisor/Teacher in a state subsidized preschool with a Child Care Food Program component serving 24 children from diverse backgrounds.� Responsibilities include Spanish/English bilingual curriculum development and implementation, assessment of children, staff and lab student supervision, parent education classes and credit bearing classes. CONSULTANT
Since 2002� for Rudolf Steiner College, Parent Support Project - diversity training and consultation Since 2000 for LifeWays North America - curriculum development, outreach and business practices Since 1995 for Children’s Council of SF, Childcare Coordinating Council of San Mateo, Migrant Head Start Program of Santa Cruz County, Modesto Jr. College - instructor and guest presenter on� Early Childhood Development, Curriculum, Environments and Program Administration. PRESENTER 2001 & 2003� World Forum on Early Care and Education in Athens, Greece and Acapulco, Mexico Movement in Education (Greece) and Impact of Media on Young Children and� Environments for Children (Mexico) 2002���� NAEYC presentation in New York City on De-Institutionalizing Environments for Children 1991-1999� On multiple occasions for California Association For the Education of the Young Child, American Dance Guild, California Dance Educators Association, Movement in Education, Dance and the Young Child, The Dance Art of Isadora Duncan and Raymond Duncan Gymnastics and Movement. 1991���� Dance & Cultural Arts Exchange, Moscow Russia; dance workshops and performances POSITIONS HELD
1996 - 2001� Cabrillo College (Aptos, CA):� Instructor(Since 1996) Adjunct faculty in Early Childhood Department specializing in Spanish/English bilingual credit bearing classes.� Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum, Movement Activities and Sensory Motor Integration, Preschool Curriculum. 1982-1987 Compa�eros Del Barrio, S.F., CA Assistant Director Responsible for the Agency in the absence of the Director, administrative��� ����������� responsibility of state preschool program, family child care satellite homes, child care food program and parent services components of the program. Supervised a staff of� ����������� 15 teachers and office workers, management of contracts wit independent childcare ����������� providers and represented the agency at local and statewide events. ›� Over Please œ 1985-1988 Far West Laboratories For Educational Research and Development The Center for ���� Child and Family Studies, SF, CA Translator/Content Consultant & State Panel Member ���� Now known as WestEd Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers, Consulting work for�� ���� the Spanish version of childcare provider training media including video and written ���� materials.�� Project commissioned by the State Department of Education, Child ���� Development Division 1981-1982� Compa�eros Del Barrio, S.F., CA Preschool Teacher Spanish/English curriculum planning and implementation using the Montessori��������� Method.� Conducted dance and movement activities and general preschool teaching responsibilities. 1980-1981� California Arts Council Grant, Collaborating Artist Artist-in-Residence program at Buen Dia Family School, developed and implemented�� dance curriculum based on Isadora Duncan’s technique and philosophy, dance���������������� vocabulary an motor skills for children.� Administration of program through teaching staff, directed and evaluated classes, performances and special events. 1978-1981�� Buen Dia Family School, SF, CA� Preschool Teacher ����������� ���� As part of the teaching staff participated in curriculum implementation with� emphasis on the arts, bilingual skills, dance/movement program. 1976-2001� Isadora Duncan Dance Center, SF, CA� Director/Instructor ����������� ��� All aspects of studio management, instruction, performance and artistic direction. ����������� ���� Classes for children and adults, artistic exchanges with colleagues in Russia and USA EDUCATION
2003�������� Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education at San Francisco State University, ���������� San Francisco, CA - Distinguished Achievement Award for Academic Excellence 1996 Waldorf Teacher Training Program, Rudolf Steiner College, Fair Oaks, CA 1993���� ���� Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, New College of California, San Francisco, CA Thesis:� Child Development and Dance ������ ���� Associate of Arts Degree, City College of San Francisco,� Instructional Assisting����� ����������� Certificate, major emphasis on Early Childhood Education Dean’s Honor List ���������������� Maria Theresa/Isadora Duncan Heritage Group, New York City ���������������� Performance Apprenticeship in the Dance Art of Isadora Duncan 1974���������� Isadora Duncan Heritage Society, San Francisco, CA ����������������� Instruction in the Dance Art of Isadora Duncan, member of performance group SPECIAL SKILLS, MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATION
Spanish/English Bilingual fluent verbal and written skills Specialist in Isadora Duncan Art/Movement for Children and Adults and Creative Movement Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers Trainer, Steiner Education Member:� California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) ��������������� Alliance for Childhood ����������� ��� AFT 2121 ����������� ��� American Dance Guild ����������� ��� National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) ����������� � ��Waldorf Early Childhood Association (WECAN) Board Member:� San Francisco Waldorf School ����������������������� �LifeWays North America ����������������������� �Grupo Hispano de Proveedoras de Cuidado Infantil, San Francisco ����������������������� Rudolf Steiner College Hold a fully satisfied Life California Community College Instructor (San Francisco) for classes for Adults in State Preschool.� Granted 12/15/87 Hold a Life Children’s Center Instruction Permit issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.� Granted 12/1/95 Hold a Site Supervisor Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.� |
