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Expert Profile: Tonya

Expertise: I can help with the following categories: infant-toddler care,curriculum for two through four year olds, child development associate (CDA), teacher-parent concerns, classroom projects and ideas, developmental questions, lesson planning, developmentally appropriate practice, child care director questions. I can give information based on my experiences, opinions, and education although I cannot answer questions that require psycholgical or developmental diagnosis.

Experience in the area
I have worked in the field of early childhood education for fifteen years. I previosly taught preschool and kindergarten. I am currently an administrator for a center accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. I also conduct and attend parent and teacher workshops on various topics related to early childhood.

Organizations
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Publications
Mailbox Magazine Local Community Association Newsletter Newsletter for local chapter of National Association for the Education of Young Children

Education/Credentials
BS in Psychology with Early Childhood Credits Infant-Toddler Certification Currently working on MS in Education Child Development Associate (CDA) Advisor Level Six Maryland Credential

Awards and Honors
Honors Graduate(4.0 GPA)

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 720
Knowledge	9.86 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.95 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.81 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		84

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	07/15/08
10	10	10	10	07/11/08
10	10	10	10	06/17/08
10	10	10	10	06/16/08
10	10	10	10	06/17/08

User Comments

thanks so much for the help Tonya! Great advice
(Darla on 07/15/08)

Thank you so much. I thought about the sticker chart but was not sure if he would care anything about it, but I will definetly give it a try. Thanks f
(Tiffaney on 07/11/08)

thanks for the answers tonya..they really helped!
(Vanesa on 06/17/08)

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Recent Answers from Tonya

2008-10-08 My son's preschool teachers: Hi Tanya, It sounds like you are doing everything right (not lingering, saying goodbye, etc). But you have to trust your feelings on this one. Preschool should be a happy and fun place; if your son's...

2008-10-05 lesson plans: Hi Gayle, Do you have any favorite children's books? This may be a good place to start. Here are some books that I love that you can use to do a theme: Brown Bear Brown Bear (related themes = colors...

2008-09-29 Early Childhood Education: Catherine, I would recommend a program that has a hands-on or learning through play approach. Children this age need time to explore, move about, and interact. Also look for a program that focuses on...

2008-07-15 Extrememe case of Separation Anxiety in the classroom: Darla - a new baby at home does shed some more light on the situation. I would talk to Mom and make sure that the little girl has some special time with mom and that she has a role with the baby (like...

2008-07-15 Extrememe case of Separation Anxiety in the classroom: Hi Darla. The good thing is that this little girl is comforted by you while her mother is away. But I can see the challenges of having someone so attached to you. You didn't mention how long the little...

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