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Maria Blair

Approved

TA Specialist

Byron Center, MI Kent Region

(616) 490-1854

Time of day
Both daytime and evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Primary Language
Spanish
Secondary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English,
Spanish

Trainer Credentials

• Master’s in Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies (Early Childhood Education) from Western Michigan University. • Over 20 years of experience as an English/Spanish Early Childhood Quality Improvement Specialist, Coach, Consultant, and Instructor. • 2007–2025 – Owner/Director, Mi Casa es su Casa Bilingual Family Childcare • Certified American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor • CDA Professional Development (PD) Bilingual Specialist • Teachstone Certified CLASS Observer, Pre-K–3rd Grade

Age Group Expertise

Infants (birth until one year) Toddlers (one year to 36 months) Preschool (36 months to kindergarten entry) Adults

Standard and Competency Area

  • ECE - Child Development
  • ECE - Interactions and Guidance
  • ECE - Teaching and Learning
  • ECE - Observation, Documentation, and Assessment
  • ECE - Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • ECE - Family and Community Engagement
  • ECE - Professionalism
  • ECE - Management

Technical Assistance Credentials

TA Endorsements

Great Start to Quality - Quality Improvement Specialist (GSQ QIS) Great Start to Quality - Quality Improvement Coach (GSQ QIC)