JULIA A. KOLOUCH, M.ED.

40229 TUOLOMNE CT. * TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA 92591

(951) 699-3915
jk6363ae@westpost.net
CAREER SUMMARY
Proven leader and motivator of educators with extensive experience in the field
of Education. Expertise in Early Childhood Education, literacy, quality assuranc
e, program assessment and design, and development of professional partnerships.
Highly successful classroom teacher of children and adults.
LEADERSHIP Initiated and developed Professional Development Centers and training
content serving 40 early childhood learning centers in Arizona, establishing th
e first of its kind for Learning Care Group, Inc., and resulting in training mod
el for the company.
ANALYSIS Initiated restructuring of Private Kindergarten Literacy curriculum for
12 early childhood learning centers in California. Designed and executed traini
ng, implemented program assessment, and ensured implementation of a Balanced Lit
eracy model and alignment with California State Standards.
DESIGN Developed numerous outcome-focused professional development materials on
a variety of early childhood education topics. Designed 16 training guides for m
ore than 1200 early childhood learning centers seeking NAEYC and NECPA accredita
tion. Contributed to nearly 200 early childhood learning centers awarded accredi
tation in 18 months. Training materials in approval stage for Continuing Educati
on Units and will serve as foundation for internal CDA (Child Development Associ
ate) National Credentialing program.
IMPLEMENTATION Identified need for improved communication of program goals and d
elivery to families. Initiated and facilitated division-wide (~150 schools) impl
ementation of Documentation of Learning goals, serving as catalyst for company-w
ide implementation at national leadership conference.
INSTRUCTION Respected team leader of professional developers and sought-after wo
rkshop leader, consistently receiving high marks for topic knowledge, participan
t engagement, practical application and passion for the field of education. Gene
rated additional 7 contracts within a 3 year period.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Learning Care Group, Inc., Ontario, CA
Manager of Training, West Division 2006 - 2009
Manager of professional development for teachers, school directors, and district
managers in all areas of early childhood education (~150 early childhood learni
ng centers throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington a
veraging 30 teachers per school). Direct management of Division Field Training T
eam.
Accomplishments
*Designed and delivered professional development sessions for national leadershi
p conferences (~1300 early childhood school directors, district managers and exe
cutive team participants annually).
*Developed training and support mechanisms for teachers to link observation and
assessment with instruction, contributing to an overall student Developmental Le
vel increase of 50 points, and more than doubling advanced Language and Literacy
proficiency within a 5 month survey period.
*Examined family enrollment and withdrawal patterns and designed a unique, compr
ehensive school-based program, enRoll, Renew, Retain! (~150 schools) focused on
welcoming, orienting, and partnering with individual families. Overwhelmingly po
sitive anecdotal and quantitative evidence resulting in company-wide implementat
ion for more than 1200 schools.
*Developed specialized training plans for new early childhood school directors a
nd orchestrated all levels of delivery resulting in a 20% growth in retention ov
er a 2 year period.
*Developed and executed customized training sessions and ongoing support, raisin
g new teacher orientation training completion from 19% to 94% within 10 months.

Center For Applied Child Development, Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Developm

ent, Tufts University, Medford, MA
Educational Consultant 1999 - 2004
Provided short and long-term customized training support to school districts thr
ough workshops, institutes, model lessons, on-site techni-cal assistance and con
sultation in all areas of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Provided sch
ool administrators and Literacy Specialists with training and support for Learni
ng to Read by Reading program (LRR) implementation and success. Established and
maintained productive partnerships with university team, elementary school admin
istrators, support personnel and classroom teachers throughout development and i
mplementation of professional development plans.
Accomplishments
*Lead early childhood consultant for numerous Head Start and NAEYC accredited pr
eschool programs as well as district-wide Kindergarten projects focused on progr
am improvements including Balanced Literacy, Center-Based Instruction, Developme
nt of Units of Study and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
*Increased visibility of LRR and Center offerings resulting in increased demand
for Center programs.
*Contributor of Learning to Read by Reading program (LRR), impacting teacher qua
lity and literacy instruction for K-6 students in more than 30 school districts
throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
*Direct management of multi-year Learning to Read by Reading (LRR) training prog
ram in 8 school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Independent Educational Consultant, Windham, NH

Self-Employed 1999 - 2004
Sourced partnerships with elementary schools seeking professional development in
all areas of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Assessed needs, develope
d plans, executed training, evaluated methods and documented efficacy.
Accomplishments
*Over a five year period, established a growing educational consulting business
throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, resulting in multi-year contracts fo
cused on Literacy and Differentiated Instruction.
*Lead school-wide instructional change through introduction to Balanced Literacy
principles and Developmentally Appropriate Practices via long-term professional
development plans and execution.
*Developed and delivered 4-day Summer Institutes for K-5 teachers focused on Wri
ting Workshop and Differentiated Instruction.
*Community representative and Chairperson of First Teachers Project, a community
-based organization focused on partnering with families of preschool children wh
ile improving early literacy skills and school readiness.

CLASSROOM TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Roger Wellington School, Belmont, MA
Kindergarten Teacher of Regular and Inclusion Classroom Models 1988-1999
Developed and implemented Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum including Balan
ced Literacy, Center-Based Instruction, Assessment Driven Instruction and Units
of Study. Lab classroom for numerous district-wide initiatives including Guided
Reading, Writing Workshop, and inclusion. Co-author of district-wide Kindergarte
n curricula.
Accomplishments
*Co-chair and Elementary representative for curriculum steering committee (1993-
1999).
*District-wide grade level facilitator (1994-1998).
*Team leader and mentor of new teachers (1992-1997).

Roger Wellington School After-Care Program, Belmont, MA

Head Teacher 1989 - 1990
Managed team of teachers, daily operations and school-age programming for studen
ts grades K-5.
Culver Elementary School, Culver, IN
Kindergarten Teacher 1986 - 1988

Culver Military Academy, Culver, IN

Teacher of English Language Learners (Grades 3 and 4) 1987
EDUCATION
M.Ed., Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
Curriculum and Instruction
B.A., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Elementary Education; Minors in Early Childhood Education/Kindergarten and Readi
ng Instruction

JULIA A. KOLOUCH, M. ED.

Curriculum Vitae
CUSTOMIZED CONSULTING PROJECTS
2003 - 2004
Pelham Public Schools, Pelham, NH Educational Consultant for grade 1 through gra
de 5 staff focusing on Differentiated Instruction and Balanced Literacy. Project
included program assessment, a summer institute, workshops, and consultation wi
th school administrators and professional development team.
2003 - 2004
Barrington Public Schools, Barrington, NH Educational Consultant for Kindergarte
n and grade 1 staff focusing on the implementation of Learning to Read by Readin
g (LRR), a Balanced Literacy Model. Project included implementation assessment,
coaching and consultation with literacy specialist.
2002 - 2004
Windham Public Schools, Windham, NH Educational Consultant for Transition throug
h grade 3 staff focusing on Balanced Literacy and Assessment-Driven Instruction.
Project included program assessment, on-site modeling, workshops and consultati
on with the elementary principal and literacy specialists.
2000 - 2004
Lawrence Public Schools, Lawrence, MA Educational Consultant for Preschool, Kind
ergarten Teachers and support staff focusing on Balanced Literacy, Assessment-Dr
iven Instruction, Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Quality Curriculum.
Preschool project focused on training and consultation to support NAEYC accredit
ation. Kindergarten project included the development of an integrated curricular
 unit. Both projects included program assessment, on-site modeling and coaching,
individual goal setting, workshops and consultation with school administrators.
2000 - 2004
Newton Public Schools, Newton, MA Educational Consultant for Kindergarten throug
h grade 2 teachers focusing on Balanced Literacy and Developmentally Appropriate
Practices. Project included program assessment, on-site modeling and coaching,
workshops, mini-course and consultation with school administrators.
2000 - 2001
Dracut Public Schools, Dracut, MA Educational Consultant for Kindergarten and gr
ade 1 teachers focusing on Balanced Literacy and Curriculum Development. Project
included on-site modeling and coaching, workshops, and the development, compila
tion and publication of an integrated curricular unit.
1999 - 2001
Methuen Public Schools, Methuen, MA Educational Consultant for Kindergarten thro
ugh grade 5 teachers and support staff focusing on Balanced Literacy, Assessment
-Driven Instruction and Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Project included
on-site modeling and coaching, workshops, participation in Literacy Team meeting
s and consultation with school administrators.
PRESENTATIONS: NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND UNIVERSITY CONFERENCES
-Director Academy, Learning Care Group, Inc., Novi, MI: October 17-20, 2006; Nov
ember 14-17, 2006; January 30-February 2, 2007; March 6-9, 2007; April 17-20, 20
07; April 7-11, 2008; April 14-18, 2008; October 15-19, 2008.
-The Power of Enrollment, Leading, Learning, and All that Jazz! Learning Care Gr
oup, Inc. Director Conference, New Orleans, LA: July 30- August 1, 2008; August
5-7, 2008.
-Conflict Resolution, How the Best Was Won! Learning Care Group, Inc. Director C
onference, Reno, NV: July 10-12, 2007; Carefree, AZ: July 17-20, 2007.
-Creative Approaches to Pre-School Curriculum & Using the Curriculum to Build Co
mmunity and Foster Friendships Among Children, Pearson Teacher Fellowship, Bosto
n, MA; June 18, 2004.
-Interactive Writing: Sharing the Pen With Young Writers, Newton Public Schools
Kindergarten Symposium, Boston College, Newton, MA; March 4, 2003.
-Nurturing Friendships: Building Supportive Classroom Communities, Growing Roots
for Success Early Childhood Conference, Community Partnerships for Children: Lo
well Community Partnerships, The Children's Collaborative Community Partnerships
Council; Boston University, Tyngsboro, MA; April 28, 2001.
-Including Students within the Autism Spectrum, Lesley University Summer Inclusi
on Institute, Cambridge, MA; Guest Lecturer and Panel Member, 2000.
Early Childhood Development and Classroom Implications, Lesley University, Cambr
idge, MA; Guest lecturer for course entitled "Issues in School Counseling", 1999
.
-Self-control Strategies for Children With Challenging Behaviors, New England Ki
ndergarten Conference, Randolph, MA; Co-presenter with Dr. Jerry Schultz , 1996.
-Developing and Implementing an Integrated Farm Communities Unit, Northeast Regi
onal Conference for Social Studies, Boston, MA; Presenter and facilitator, 1995.
-Including Students with Autism and PDD in the Regular Education Classroom, Lesl
ey University, Cambridge, MA; Guest lecturer for course entitled "Strategies For
Full Inclusion", 1994.
PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS, TEACHER EDUCATION
LITERACY
-Using the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) in a Balanced Literacy Model,
Windham Public Schools, Windham, NH; Jan. 28, 2004. Pelham Elementary School, Pe
lham, NH; April 21, 2004.
-Managing the Reading Workshop, Heath Brook School, Tewksbury, MA; April 8, 2004
.
-The Writing Process and Writer's Workshop: from Understanding to Daily Practice
, Pelham Elementary School, Pelham, MA; Feb. 5, June 23, 2004.
-Matching Books to Readers for Strategy-Based Reading Instruction: Using Assessm
ent to Inform Instruction,
Heath Brook School, Tewksbury, MA; Jan.20, 2004. Methuen Public Schools, Methuen
, MA; March 14, 2001.
-Creating a Leveled Classroom Library, Windham Public Schools, Windham, NH; Jan.
29, 2004.
-SHOW, DON'T TELL: Explicit Demonstrations of Strategies during Large and Small
Group Lessons, Lawrence Public Schools, Law-rence, MA; March 12, 2003; Windham,
NH; May 7, 2003.
-Teaching Reading and Writing Strategies Through Teacher-Directed Lessons and Ce
nter-Based Activities, Lawrence Public Schools, Lawrence, MA; Feb. 12, 2003.
-Developing Trajectories for Writing Workshop, Lawrence Public Schools, Lawrence
, MA; Dec.11, 2002.
-Running Record How To's and Using Running Records to Inform Instruction, Windha
m Public Schools Windham, NH; Dec. 9, 2002, May 7, 2003. Hooksett Public Schools
, Hooksett, NH; Sept. 26, 2003.
-Balanced Literacy: A Framework for the Teaching of Reading, Heath Brook School,
Tewksbury, MA; Aug. 26, 2003. Golden Brook School, Windham, NH; Nov. 6, 2002.
-Getting Started With Writing Workshop, Lawrence Public Schools, Lawrence, MA; O
ct.9, 2002.
-Enhancing Oral Language Through Play, Lawrence Public Schools, Lawrence, MA; Au
g.29, 2002.
-Organizing the Literacy Block: Putting It All Together, Lawrence Public Schools
, Lawrence, MA; Aug. 28, 2002.
-Designing Center-Based Activities to Support Reading Strategy Lessons, Triton R
egional Schools, Salisbury, MA; March 26, 2001. Physical Environment and Use of
Space: Designing Your Classroom for Balanced Literacy, Triton Regional Schools,
Salisbury, MA; March 26, 2001.
-Getting Started With Guided Reading in the Kindergarten Classroom, Methuen Publ
ic Schools, Methuen, MA; Feb.7, 2001. Getting Started With
-Independent Reading and Guided Reading in the Kindergarten Classroom, Triton Re
gional Schools, Salisbury, MA; Jan. 29, 2001.
-Implementing a Balanced Reading Model: Taking a New Look at Quality in Early Ch
ildhood Classrooms, Linking Assessment with
Instruction, Methuen Public Schools, Methuen, MA; Jan. 9, 2001.
-Implementing a Balanced Literacy Program: Center-Based Activities That Enhance
and Extend Literacy Lessons,
Medford Public Schools Summer Institute, Medford, MA; June 22, 2000.
-Implementing Shared Reading in the Early Childhood Classroom, Lawrence Public S
chools Summer Institute, Lawrence, MA; June 19, 2000.
-Differentiating Instruction in Reading: Helping ALL Children Become Successful
Readers, Lowell Public Schools, Lowell, MA; April 4, May 2, May 31, June 7, 2000
.
-Writing Instruction Within a Balanced Literacy Model, Lowell Public Schools, Lo
well, MA; April 3, 2000.
-Using Shared and Interactive Writing to Teach Essential Skills, Methuen Public
Schools, Methuen, MA; Aug. 26 and Nov. 2, 1999.
DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
-Differentiating Instruction: Responding to the Needs of ALL Learners, Pelham El
ementary School, Pelham, NH; June 24 - 26, 2003; March 20, 2004.
-Developing Integrated Curriculum Units, Dracut Public Schools, Dracut, MA; May
2 and 30, 2001.
-Cognitively Challenging Curriculum for Young Children, Kid's Connection Prescho
ol, South Hamilton, MA; Aug. 26, 2000.
-Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Standards-Based Teaching: Taking a Ne
w Look at Quality in Early Childhood Classrooms, Linking Assessment with Instruc
tion, Dracut Public Schools Summer Institute, Dracut, MA; Aug. 24 and 25, 2000.
-Integrating the Curriculum Frameworks With a Developmentally-Based Approach, La
wrence Public Schools, Lawrence, MA; May 10, 2000.
-Dispelling the Myths of Developmental Education, Belmont Public Schools, Belmon
t, MA; 1992.
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND INCLUSION
-Designing Inclusive Classroom Environments, Center for Parents and Teachers/Com
munity Partnerships for Children, Concord, MA; April 2, 2001.
-Responding to Young Children's Special Needs: Behavior Problems in Preschool Cl
assrooms, Community Partnerships for Children of Lowell, Lowell CTI Head Start,
Lowell, MA; March 23, 2000 and Dec. 4, 2001.
-Hitting, Spitting and Flitting: Responding to Behavior Problems in Preschool Cl
assrooms, The North Reading Director's Group Pre-schools, North Reading, MA; Oct
. 25, 2000.
-Nurturing Friendships: Creative Ideas for Community Building, Center for Parent
s and Teachers/Community Partnerships for Children, Concord, MA; Oct. 4, 2000.
-Rising to the Challenge: Ensuring That All Children Succeed in School, A Preven
tative Approach to Behavior Problems, Randolph Public Schools, Randolph, MA; Sep
t. 29, 2000.
-Classroom Management and Behavior Issues from a Developmental Perspective, Lowe
ll Public Schools, Lowell, MA; April 26, 2000.
-A Preventative Approach to Behavior Problems, Tower Hill School, Randolph, MA;
April 25, 2000.
-Behavior Management: Dealing with Problematic Behaviors in the Classroom, NICE
Childcare Center, Roxbury, MA; March 8, 2000.
-Understanding and Addressing Children's Needs Through Creative Curriculum: Stra
tegies for Managing Difficult Behaviors, The Vil-lage School Preschool Collabora
tive, Boxford, MA; March 7, 2000.
-Responding to Oppositional Behavior in Early Childhood Settings: Strategies for
Managing Difficult Behavior,
Brookline Public Schools, Brookline, MA; Jan. 28, 2000.
-Innovative Ideas for Designing Your Classroom, Stoneham, Melrose, Wakefield Com
munity Partnership Programs, Melrose, MA; Jan. 20, 2000.
-Strategies That Make Inclusion Work, Community Partnerships for Children of Low
ell, Lowell CTI Head Start, Lowell, MA; Nov. 4, 1999.
-Strategies for Students With Difficult Behaviors, Northborough/Southborough Sch
ool Districts' Professional Development, Northborough, MA; Presenter and facilit
ator, 1996.
-Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences, Roger Wellington School, Belmont, MA; 199
3.
PRESENTATIONS: PARENT AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
-Scribbles, Dots and ABC's, Supporting Young Children's Writing Development, Fir
st Teachers Project, Windham, NH; April 22, 2003.
-Getting the Most Out of Reading With Your Child, Nesmith Library and the First
Teachers Project, Windham, NH; Oct. 16, 24 and Nov. 5, 2002.
-Belmont Public School District Kindergarten Orientation, Belmont Public Schools
, Belmont, MA; Coordinator and presenter for Parent Information Evening, 1992 -
1995.
-Roger Wellington School Kindergarten Orientation, Belmont Public Schools, Belmo
nt, MA; Coordinator and presenter for Parent Information Session and Student Cla
ssroom Visitation, 1990 - 1993.
-What to Expect in Kindergarten, Belmont Parent Group, Belmont, MA; 1991.
PUBLICATIONS
-Arizona New Employee Orientation Facilitator and Participant Guides, Learning C
are Group, Inc., Novi, MI; 2009
-Accreditation Training Modules and Resource Guides, Learning Care Group, Inc.,
Novi, MI; 2006-2009:
Early Literacy Understanding
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Tremendous Transitions
Classroom Management
Optimal Classroom Environments
The Outdoor Classroom
Community Linkages
Interactions in Action:
I. Not in Praise of Praise
II. Creative Questioning
III. Granting Children Their Emotions
Family Style Dining
Creating Family Partnerships
Accentuate the Positive! Guidance Techniques for the Classroom
Anti-Bias Education Resource Guide
Health and Safety: Nutrition
Healthy Hand washing
Dental Health Resource Guide
SIDS Resource Guide
-enRoll, Renew, Retain! Customer Retention Guide, Learning Care Group, Inc., Nov
i, MI; 2008
-You Know It, So Let's SHOW It! Documentation of Learning, Learning Care Group,
Inc., Novi, MI; 2008
-Ernestine's School of Rockin' Phone Shop Scores!, Learning Care Group, Inc., No
vi, MI; 2007
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
-Water Unit; facilitated Kindergarten staff in the development of an interdiscip
linary unit directly connected to Massachusetts State Standards and Developmenta
lly Appropriate Practices. Researched and provided literacy connections and leve
led readers connected to the unit for use in the school's Balanced Literacy init
iative. Developed and created classroom kits containing materials for implementa
tion. Published and adopted by Dracut Public Schools, Dracut, MA, 2001.
-Flower Unit, facilitated Kindergarten staff in the development of an interdisci
plinary unit directly connected to Massachusetts State Standards and Development
ally Appropriate Practices. Provided on-site, classroom based modeling and train
ing for full implementation of the unit. Published and adopted by the Lawrence P
ublic Schools, Lawrence, MA, 2000.
-Medieval Life; developed and co-authored an interdisciplinary unit for Kinderga
rten directly connected to Massachusetts State Standards and Developmentally App
ropriate Practices. Provided district-wide workshops and training for full imple
mentation of the unit. Published and adopted by Belmont Public Schools, Belmont,
MA, 1996.
-Farm Communities; developed and co-authored an interdisciplinary unit for Kinde
rgarten directly connected to Massachusetts State Standards and Developmentally
Appropriate Practices. Provided district-wide workshops and training for full im
plementation of the unit. Published and adopted by Belmont Public Schools, Belmo
nt, MA, 1994.
FUNDED GRANTS
-Belmont Foundation for Education; The Braucher Multicultural Resource Center, 1
999. Grants for Peace; The Braucher Multicultural Resource Center, 1998.
-Belmont Foundation for Education; The Giving Garden, 1996.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
-Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization, Program for Infant-Toddler Caregiver
s, San Diego, CA; 2007.
Group Care, Program for Infant-Toddler Caregivers, San Diego, CA; 2007.
-Family Partnership Initiative: Train the Trainer Institute, WestEd Center for C
hild and Family Studies, Long Beach, CA; 2007.
-Anti-Racist Teaching for All: Empowering Multicultural Initiatives, Fitchburg S
tate College, MA; 1998.
-Difficult Behavior in the Classroom (with Dr. Charlie Appelstein), Belmont Publ
ic Schools, MA; 1997.
-The Skillful Teacher: Observing and Analyzing Teaching I and II, Fitchburg Stat
e College, MA; 1996 and 1999.
-Phonemic Awareness (with Dr. Linda Rath), Belmont Public Schools, MA; 1996.
-Writing Workshop and Guided Reading (with Mary Ellen Giacobbe), Belmont Public
Schools, MA; 1995-1998.
-Developmental Institute, Tufts University, Medford, MA; 1991.
-Literacy Learning: Knots and Tangles, (with Don Holdaway, Dr. Irene Fountas, De
nny Taylor), Lesley University Literacy Institute, Cambridge, MA; 1991.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES
-Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Pack 337, Temecula, CA; Service Chair, 2005-pr
esent; Activities Chair, 2005-present; Historian 2005-present; Pack Chairperson,
2006 - 2008; Den Leader, 2005- 2008.
-Nicolas Valley Elementary School, Temecula, CA; Volunteer Literacy Tutor, 2004
- 2006.
-James L. Day Middle School Site Council, Temecula, CA; Parent Representative, 2
005 - 2007.
-First Teachers Project, Windham, NH; Parent Representative and Early Childhood
Consultant, 2001- 2004; Chairperson, 2003-2004.
(Creating partnerships between school, home and community during a child's presc
hool years that can result in parents who are knowledgeable in developing early
literacy skills in young children).
-Windham Center School Council, Windham, NH; Parent Representative, 2001 - 2004.
-Plymouth Nursery School Board of Directors, Belmont, MA; Board Member and Early
Childhood Consultant, 1999.
-Grants For Peace, Belmont, MA; Teacher Representative, 1998 - 1999.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), 1991 - Present.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 2006 - Present
.
National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), 2010.