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Kristi Cusa

PD Specialist Early Childhood and School Age

TA Professional

SYRACUSE, NY Syracuse Region

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

Trainer Information

Kristi Cusa has worked in the field of early childhood education for the past 35 years as both a childcare provider and trainer in the field of early childhood education. Kristi holds Master's degrees in both Elementary Education and Art Education. As a Center Director for an NAEYC Accredited Child Care Center, she has a strong working knowledge of the accreditation process and OCFS regulations pertaining to licensed childcare. Presently, in her role as Professional Development Specialist for Child Care Solutions, she teaches trainings throughout Cayuga and Onondaga counties and throughout the state at the request of various organizations. She is a NYS Early Learning Credentialed Trainer Level 3 and is certified in NYS to teach Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect workshops as well as Darkness 2 Light Stewards of Children Child Sexual Abuse Workshops. She is a NYS Pyramid Model Trainer and is a CDA instructor for 22 years. In addition, Kristi holds the TTAP Coaching Credential.

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers School age Adults

Core Competency Area

  • 1. Child Growth and Development
  • 2. Family and Community Relationships
  • 3. Observation and Assessment
  • 4. Environment and Curriculum
  • 5. Health, Safety and Nutrition
  • 6. Professionalism and Leadership
  • 7. Administration and Management

Approved to Teach

Core Business Training: Business and Financial Structure Core Business Training: Contracts and Policies Core Business Training: Facilities and Liability Core Business Training: Marketing Core Business Training: Ongoing Financial Management Core Business Training: Staff Recruitment, Management, and Retention Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children Foundations in Healthy Sexual Development: Infants and Toddlers Mandated Reporter Training in Child Abuse and Maltreatment NY Pyramid Model: Parents Interacting With Infants (PIWI) NY Pyramid Model: Positive Solutions for Families

Additional Endorsements

CDA Professional Development Specialist

Coach Credentials

Technical Assistance Endorsements

NYAEYC TTAP Early Childhood Coach NYAEYC TTAP School Age Coach NYS Pyramid Model Coach

Higher Education

Bachelor's
SUNY New Paltz
Art Education
Master's
SUNY New Paltz
Elementary Education

Additional Credentials

Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6
Other
Art, Permanent