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Gina Gayford

Aspire Registered

Approved NYAEYC TA Professional

Rochester, NY Rochester Region Imagination Childcare Academy

Non-Teaching Staff

Time of day
Both
Schedule Availability
Both
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Trainer Information

My experience includes working in diverse affluent suburban communities and rural impoverished areas. I am proficient in the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social-Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children. I am familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, OCFS daycare licensing requirements, the New York State Early Learning Guidelines, and the Core Body of Knowledge. I have specialized in providing training in Social-Emotional Learning and the Early Childhood Development and Learning field. I am a dedicated and empathetic early childhood professional development provider and practice-based coach with a variety of hands-on experiences working with children and families. I am committed to providing high-quality early childhood technical assistance in multiple in early childhood education programming, policies, and procedures.

Age Group Expertise

Preschoolers

Core Competency Area

  • 1. Child Growth and Development (Not valid after 1/2026)
  • 2. Family and Community Relationships (Not valid after 1/2026)
  • 3. Observation and Assessment (Not valid after 1/2026)
  • 4. Environment and Curriculum (Not valid after 1/2026)

Coach Credentials

Gina G Gayford

Technical Assistance Endorsements

NYAEYC TTAP Coach - Early Childhood Teachers NYAEYC TTAP Coach - School Age Teachers

Higher Education

Associate
Spartanburg Methodist College
Liberal Arts
Bachelor's
SUNY Empire State College
Human Development
Master's
National University
Social Emotional Learning

Additional Credentials

Infant and Child CPR
American Heart Association
Training Center Name: Monroe Community College; Instructor: Maverick Greek-Rouse
Pediatric First Aid
American Heart Association
Training Center Name: Monroe Community College; Instructor: Maverick Greek-Rouse
Medication Administration Training
SUNY PDP
MAT online renewal