Fran Gordon Application PackageGordon Fran S
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1150 Euclid Avenue Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33139
State Zip Code
3052060064
HomeWork
Fran4ece@aol.com
Email Address
3052060064
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Occupation:Business Name:
Early Childhood Educator
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APPLICATION FORM
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Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes
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Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Supervisor of Early Childhood
N.Y.C.464320 12/15/1995
N.Y.S. Education Department
Public Scholl Teacher .....9378 1/1/1977
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AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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● I am resident of:South Beach
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● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Special Abilities and experiences:
Procedural and Curriculum Development
Resource expert
Planner of events to include training programs related to current issue and concerns
Observer, evaluator and validator of educational programs
Problem solver and negotiation expert
Recruitment and enrol
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● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Position
Bass Museum participant
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
Tower East Condominium 1150 Euclid Avenue unit 212 and 312
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● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
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Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
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Disclosure Requirements.
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Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
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County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
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ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
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Fran Gordon, M.S.
1150 Euclid Avenue, Apartment 212/312
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 532-5631 cell 305-206-0064
E-Mail: Fran4ece@aol.com
S.S. # 9378
SUMMARY
Highly experienced early childhood professional. creative, innovative, computer literate and a
dynamic leader with the ability to enhance the learning of the adult student, enhance educational
environments, improve educational programs and motivate effective staff development, while
researching and disseminating information relevant to the growth and development of programs for
young children.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING SPECIALIST/NAEYC FACILITATOR: 2003 -present
MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCEY HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START
Manage the training and NAEYC facilitation project for Head Start/Early Head Start.
Approval from the state of Florida to offer the 5 Hour Language and Literacy from Birth to 5 years
of age. Provide for the credentialling of teachers, staff seminars, and educational advisory meetings
with representatives of early childhood education throughout the county.
Facilitator of Head Start’s annual Pre-Service and Infant/Toddler Conference.
STATE OF FLORIDA EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION SERVICES MANAGER: 2002-2003
MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY ACTON AGENCEY HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START
Guide and mentor 18 Curriculum Specialists, in all aspects of early childhood education : observation
& assessment using the Galileo system, ECERS/ITERS and the PQA; the growth and development of
the young child, developmentally appropriate practices and effective language and literacy methods.
Development of initiatives with Nova University, Miami Dade College, Barry University, FIU,
U of M, High Scope Foundation, Miami Science Museum, Miami Children’s Museum, The American
Airlines Arena, Dade County Auditorium, The African Arts Center and The Joseph Caleb Center.
DIRECTOR: The Foundation School of Temple Beth Sholom 1999-2000
Center director for 10 classrooms; ages 2 years - 5; Parent-Child Program; Summer and After-
School Enrichment Program.
Environmental improvements and enhancements for NAEYC Validation by the end of the year 2000.
Staff Development in developmentally appropriate practices through current philosophies i.e. Reggio
Emilia, High Scope, Multiple Intelligence’s etc.
CONSULTANT SERVICES: 1995-present
Staff Development & Training on all early childhood curriculum areas including the High Scope
Approach for Independent Schools, Head Start and Child Development Services throughout Miami -
Dade and Broward County (see page 4 for listing)
Member of the Architecture Search Committee for Broward Community College's South Campus
Child Care Enrichment Center
Consulted with project directors of Broward Community College's Environmental Education
Regional Service Project - Region V - to develop an Early Childhood Natural Learning Center
Adjunct Professor: Barry University (2+2 program at BCC Central Campus) 1998-2000
Part Time Faculty Member
Partnership Project: Barry University/Child Care Initiative Foundation and The Readiness Coalition
Teacher of:
Introduction to Early Childhood
Issues and Practices in School Community/Parental Involvement PreK-3
Adjunct Professor: Nova University 1999-2002
Teacher of:
CDA class for Miami - Dade county Head Start teachers
45 hours of mandated training for early childhood educators
Director’s Administrator’s Credential
Graduate Teacher Education Program at The Fischler Center
Adjunt Professor: Broward Community College, South Campus 1995 - 1999
Teacher of:
Introduction to Education
Child Guidance
Curriculum Planning
Creativity for Young Children
Early Childhood Education through the High Scope Philosophy
Miami Dade College, North Campus 1997-1999
Interim Director, The Lab School
CDA observer
Conference Presenter: "The High Scope Curriculum"& "The Growth & Development of Teachers"
“The Use of Bibliotherapy in the Early Childhood Classroom”
New York City Experience
THE AGENCY FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT, Bronx, New York 1985 - 1995
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM CONSULTANT
Monitored and advised day care centers with over 700 preschoo l and 300 after-school children.
Evaluated daily routines including cognitive, social, emotional, physical and nutritional programs.
Performed extensive problem solving and assisted professionals in developing, evaluating and
implementing action plans. Reviewed credentials, observed teachers, formulated curriculum and
staff development recommendations. Examined and licensed facilities to ensure compliance with
New York City Health Code’s guidelines for health, safety and educational procedures. Analyzed
annual budgets and devised reallocation recommendations. Compiled annual status profiles of all
centers. Served as a liaison between sponsoring boards, parents and centers’ administration.
Conducted and/or coordinated parenting programs.
• Created and managed a borough-wide teacher training unit providing monthly staff development
workshops for faculty members and sponsoring boards.
• Recipient of 1992 Citation of Merit from the Bronx Borough President in recognition for the
development of Teacher Training on Tuesday Program, and 1994 Citation of Merit from the Bronx
Borough President in recognition of ten years of committed and dedicated service to teachers,
parents and children.
• Coordinated the Annual Multicultural Festival, a daylong event for parent’s teachers and members
of the community, which promoted cultural pluralism and human diversity.
• Opened new programs and advised day care centers on policies, procedures, age and
developmentally appropriate equipment and supplies.
THE CENTRAL QUEENS YM&YWHA, Forest Hills, New York 1981 -1985
EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR
Directed full and half-day programs for 100 preschool children. Hired, trained and supervised a
staff of 14 teachers. Conducted classroom observations and implemented in service programs.
Prepared annual operational budget. Selected equipment, supplies, texts and audio/visual materials.
Conducted parenting seminars, directed parent/child classes and foster grandparent p rograms.
• Coordinated relocation to expanded facility, including working with architect to design classroom
space, furniture and a creative outdoor play environment.
• Interviewed on WOR-TV feature “The Working Parent and Child Care.”
HERBERT H. LEHMAN COLLEGE, Title XX Personnel Training Program, Bronx, New York
EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING SPECIALIST 1979 - 1981
Conducted on-site credit-bearing early childhood education courses. Worked with small groups of
teachers to assist in developing problem solving skills. Conducted staff training for The Agency for
Child Development programs throughout the Bronx.
Adjunct Professor: The College of New Rochelle, College of New Resources, Bronx, N.Y.
Teacher of: 1987-1990
Parent Education/Community Relations (graduate level)
Early Childhood Education
Adjunct Professor: HERBERT H. LEHMAN COLLEGE, Bronx, N.Y. 1979-1981
Teacher of:
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Planning
Methods and Materials for Young Children
EDUCATION
PACE UNIVERSITY, White Plains, New York
Certificate School Administration/Supervision
HERBERT H. LEHMAN COLLEGE, Bronx, New York
Master of Science, Early Childhood Education 1973-1977
Thesis: “Educational Concepts Through Cooking”
Bachelor of Arts 1969-1973
Major: English; Minor; Education
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Administrator/Supervisor
New York State Permanent N-6
New York City Early Childhood Education
New York City Common Branches
New York City Supervisor of Early Childhood Education
Endorsed High/Scope Trainer, High Scope Educational Research Foundation, Ypsilanti, Michigan
PUBLICATIONS
Contributor, Ethnic Cooking, publication of N.Y.C. Early Childhood Education Council (NAEYC)
Series of articles on early childhood for The Co-op City Times and Hakol - community newsletters
PRESENTATIONS
“Educational Concepts in Cooking”, Chappaqua School System, N.Y. ECRIC/Leroy Street Library
“Community Conference in Co-op City in conjunction with the Co-op City Coordinating Council
“Effective Early Childhood” workshop for District 12 Kindergarten Teachers, P.S. 159X
“Problem Solving with Young Children” Annual Conference of NAEYC
“Heads Up”Reading, CAJE Conference
"Managing Smart in a Changing Environment" & "Understanding The High Scope Curriculum”;
WLRN Ready To Learn “Effective Use of T.V.”: Sesame Street, PEP. and Mr. Roger’s Curriculum
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association for Childhood Education International
Early Childhood Resource Information Center (ECRIC)
Miami-Dade County School Readiness Coalition
National Association for The Education of Young Children and its local affiliate -
South Florida Association for Young Children
The Central Agency for Jewish Education
The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation
The Federation of Jewish Philanthropies, Early Childhood Sub-Committee
Validator for National Accreditation for National Association for The Education of Young Children
Accreditation Facilitation Project Coordinator for Accreditation and Reaccreditation for Head Start
Consultation and Training Sites in Miami and Broward County
Baptist Children’s Hospital Child Care Center
Cambridge Learning Center
Creative Learning Center
Dade County Public Schools/Florida First Start
Discovery Center (site 1&2)
JD Loving Child Care Center
Kendall United Methodist Child Development Center
KidCo – Early Head Start/Head Start (all sites)
King’s Meadow Early Childhood Center
Lakeview Baptist Child Care Center
Little Me Child Development Center
Lutheran Ministries Child Care Center
McDonald’s Play World
Memorial Hospital’s Child Care Center
Miami Hospital’s Child Care Center
Miami University’s Canterbury School
Neighborhood Kids
Oak Grove Child Care Center
Pines West Academy
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
Saint Alban’s Head Start/Child Development Center
Saint John’s Child Development Center
Saint Patrick’s Child Development Center
Salter's Little Lambs PreSchool
Skipper Chucks Child Care Center (all sites)
Star Bright Child Care Center
Tender Loving Christian Day Care Center
Temple Beth Am Early Childhood Center
Temple Judea Early Childhood Center
The Florida Power and Light Child Development Center
The Rainbow Learning Center
YMCA of Greater Miami Child Care Centers (all sites)
YWCA of Miami