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Tara Ball

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ROMULUS, MI Wayne-Oakland-Macomb Region M & M Extra Care At Westfield Charter

Administrator/Program Director/Schoolage Site Supervisor (734) 506-8239

Miles willing to travel
30
Time of day
Both daytime and evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Trainer Credentials

Tara has been a professional in the school age field for about 22 years. She studied sociology and psychology at WCCC and studied psychology and animal behavior at the University of Michigan. She was Assistant Director of Summer Camp of Champions in ANN ARBOR, Operations and Program Director for Skylark Ranch Girl Scout Camp in Pescadero, California, served as a Service Learning expert while completing a year of service with VISTA and has provided direct care as a camp counselor and as classroom enrichment specialist and program director for before and afterschool programming. Tara has worked the last 11 years with M&M Extra Care, a company that facilitates Great Start to Quality star rated school age before and afterschool care at five schools in Southeast Michigan. Tara currently serves as Operations Director for M&M, providing coaching, training and support to the staff at all five programs and oversees compliance with Great Start to Quality, licensing and company goals.

Age Group Expertise

Schoolage (kindergarten entry through age twelve) Adults

Core Competency Area

  • School Age - Child/Youth Growth and Development
  • School Age - Learning Environments and Curriculum
  • School Age - Child/Youth Observation and Assessment
  • School Age-Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth
  • School Age-Youth Engagement, Voice, and Choice
  • School Age-Equity and Inclusion
  • School Age - Family, School, and Community Relationships
  • School Age - Safety and Wellness
  • School Age - Program Planning and Development
  • School Age - Professional Development and Leadership