Resumen matriz de riesgos y oportunidades

Assistant Professor/Mentor 2009 to present

Part-time Mentor 2008-2009

SUNY Empire State College

Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Early Childhood Education and Community and Human Services towards an associate or bachelor’s degree program.

Offer courses in a variety of learning modes including independent study, study group, residency-based format, blended model, and online.

Mentor adult learners and work with individual students to design a customized degree program based upon the student’s interests and academic goals.

Evaluate student’s prior learning to recommend college-level credit through a formal assessment process.

Participate in community outreach and college governance.

Research Assistant

Search Committee Member Teaching Assistant

Syracuse University

Conducted literature searches and designed tables and graphs for on-going research projects.

Worked on National Survey of Families and Households data set using the SPSS statistical package.

Interviewed potential faculty members for an assistant professor position in the Child and Family Studies Department as part of a search committee.

Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses in Child and Family Studies for two full- year terms. Courses included: “Prosocial and Moral Development of Children”, “The Developing Infant”, and “The Developing Child Within the Family”.

PUBLICATIONS

1. De-Souza, D. (in press). Educating the early childhood educator: A mentoring model for self-directed adult learners, Young Children.

2. De-Souza, D., &Radell, J. (2011). Superheroes: An opportunity for pro-social play, Young Children, 66(4), 26-31 .

3. De-Souza, D. (2010). Influencing the development of character, citizenship, mutual respect and social responsibility with preschoolers, E-Reporter, New York State Association for the Education of Young Children.

4. De-Souza, D. (2005). Does training for caregivers really make a difference in quality of care? Focus on Infants & Toddlers, Association for Childhood Education International, 17(4), 4 & 8.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

1. De-Souza, D. (2011). Child care center directors’ perceptions of continuity of care: A qualitative investigation. Poster session, 26th Annual Zero To ThreeNational Training Institute. Washington, DC.

2. De-Souza, D., &Radell, J. (2011). Superheroes: An opportunity for Pro-social Play. Syracuse Association for the Education of Young Children, Keynote Speakers, Syracuse, NY.

3. Coolhart, D., Gedro, J., De-Souza, D., Sithole, M., & Forbes, K. (2010). Creating A Multidisciplinary Community: Educational Planning as a Group Study. SUNY Empire State College All Areas of Study Conference. Saratoga Springs, NY.

4. De-Souza, D. (2010). Educating the early childhood educator: A mentoring model for self-directed adult learners. National Head Start Association 27th Annual Parent Training Conference. Virginia Beach, VA.

5. De-Souza, D., &Nightengale, H. (2010). Early childhood education and the residency: A trajectory for student credentialing. SUNY Empire State College Annual All College Conference. Saratoga Springs, NY.

145 6. De-Souza, D. (2010). Seeing development through the eyes of the infant and toddler. New York State Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Verona, NY.

7. De-Souza, D. (2010). Moving towards family-friendly service delivery: An Onondaga County collaboration project. SUNY Empire State College Human Service Learning Community Residency. Keynote/lunch speaker, Syracuse, NY.

8. De-Souza, D. (2009). Moving towards family-friendly service delivery: An Onondaga County collaboration project. National Head Start Association 26th Annual Parent Training Conference. San Jose, CA.

9. De-Souza, D. (2009). Using the Touchpoints principles to connect with parents and families. New York State Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Brooklyn, NY.

10. De-Souza, D. (2009). Primary caregiving and continuity: Exploring policies that support high quality care. New York State Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Brooklyn, NY.

11. De-Souza, D. (2008). Promoting first relationships: Implications for infant and toddler caregivers. Jefferson-Lewis Child Care ProjectBright Beginnings Annual Conference. Watertown, NY.

12. De-Souza, D. (2007). Spoiling or building trust? New York State Region 1 Infant/Toddler Network Annual Conference. Buffalo, NY.

13. De-Souza, D. (2007). Getting in touch: Infant massage. New York State Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Rye Town, NY.

14. De-Souza, D. (2006). Encouraging early literacy with infants and toddlers. Syracuse Association for the Education of Young Children Early Childhood Education Conference. Keynote speaker, Utica, NY.

15. De-Souza, D. (2006). School readiness for infants and toddlers. New York State

Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Saratoga Springs, NY.

16. De-Souza, D., &Brouillette, A. (2006). Culture and temperament. New York State Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Saratoga Springs, NY.

17. De-Souza, D. (2006). Promoting positive behavior through room arrangement. The State University of New York Campus Child Care Annual Conference. Syracuse, NY.

18. De-Souza, D. (2005). Encouraging early literacy with infants and toddlers. Syracuse Association for the Education of Young Children Winter Institute. Syracuse, NY.

19. De-Souza, D. (2005). Culture: How does it shape our caregiving practices with infants and toddlers? New York State Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Rochester, NY.

20. De-Souza, D., &Brouillette, A. (2005). Encouraging early literacy with infants and toddlers. New York State Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Rochester, NY.

21. De-Souza, D. (2005). Brain development for babies: What do we know? The State University of New York Campus Child Care Annual Conference. Syracuse, NY.

22. De-Souza, D. (2004). Brain development for babies. Syracuse Association for the Education of Young Children Winter Institute. Syracuse, NY.

23. De-Souza, D. (2004). Nuts and bolts of behavior guidance with infants and toddlers. St. Lawrence County Early Childhood Conference. Canton, NY.

24. De-Souza, D. (2004). Arranging your infant/toddler caregiving environment. St. Lawrence County Early Childhood Conference. Canton, NY.

25. De-Souza, D. (2004). First look forward training and mentoring project. New York State Infancy Conference. Binghamton, NY.

26. De-Souza, D. (2003). Learning environments for infants and toddlers. The State University of New York Campus Child Care Campus Conference. Syracuse, NY.

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27. De-Souza, D. (2003). Toilet training. Child Care Council of the Finger Lakes Annual Early Childhood Conference. Auburn, NY.

28. De-Souza, D. (2003). Taking infants and toddlers outside. Cortland Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Cortland, NY.

29. De-Souza, D. (2002). Safe havens: The impact of violence on children. Syracuse Association for the Education of Young Children Winter Institute. Syracuse, NY. 30. De-Souza, D. (2001). Safe havens: The impact of violence on children. Central New

York Skills Building Conference – Upstate Medical University Continuing Medical Education. Syracuse, NY.

31. De-Souza, D. (2001). Creating safe havens for children and families. Central New York Skills Building Conference – Upstate Medical University Continuing Medical Education. Syracuse, NY.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT