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Silvia Acebedo

@silviaacebedo

Early Childhood Developmental Consultant with 15+ years assessing and supporting children’s development through compassionate, data-informed guidance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can assess early childhood development, design supportive curriculum, and coach educators—bringing empathy, leadership, and strong referral follow-through to help children and families get the right support.

I’m an Early Childhood Developmental Consultant who’s passionate about helping children thrive through clear assessment, thoughtful curriculum support, and empathetic guidance. I bring over 15 years of managing, supervising, and assessing early childhood development, with a results-oriented approach.

In my current role, I help screen and assess children ages birth to 5 for developmental delays, social-emotional/behavioral matters, and signs of depression. I also screen and assess caregivers who might need support, and I make referrals to at-risk individuals to appropriate services.

Previously, I served as an NJ CEAS Elementary School Teacher (K-5) and an Executive Director, leading curriculum development and implementation, conducting parent conferences, and writing reports. I conduct frequent classroom observations and provide coaching, and I plan staff development opportunities and training for preschool staff.

I’m known for empathy, patience, creativity, and collaboration—especially when it comes to classroom support, staff leadership, and communication with families. I’ve helped maintain compliance with state and school policies, support strategies to maintain and recruit students, and oversee daily operations while supervising and formally evaluating preschool staff.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Early Childhood Consultant

Current

HomeSafe

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Provided developmental screening and assessment for children ages birth to 5, including social-emotional/behavioral concerns and signs of depression. Supported caregivers and made referrals to appropriate services while delivering bilingual English–Spanish programming.

Developmental Screenings Assessments Caregiver Support Referral Coordination Curriculum Design Early Childhood Development

Elementary School Teacher K-5

NJ CEAS

Jan 2008 - Jan 2020 (12 years)

Planned and implemented curriculum, supported teachers with parent conferences and written reports, and conducted classroom observations with coaching as needed. Coordinated staff development opportunities, oversaw daily operations to meet state/school policies, and supervised and evaluated preschool staff.

Classroom Observations Teacher Coaching Parent Conferences Staff Training Report Writing Early Childhood Education Compliance Preschool Operations

Student Teacher

Waterfornt Montessori

Jan 2008 - Jan 2008 (0 months)

Assisted the head teacher with implementing developmentally appropriate educational activities and supporting children and their parents. Created lesson plans and contributed creative ideas to enrich early childhood development activities.

Lesson planning Early Childhood Education Parent Support

Assistant Teacher

Educational Alliance

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)

Supported instruction for children ages 5 to 7 and assisted with implementing developmentally appropriate educational activities. Created and led art activities and communicated with parents to support children’s learning and wellbeing.

After School Instruction Active Listening