Areal Mattocks

Early childhood education professional with 12 years of experience supporting children, families, and educators through training, resource development, program coordination, and relationship-based support. Experienced in facilitating learning, mentoring staff, maintaining licensing documentation, and collaborating with families, service providers, and community partners. Strong background in early childhood development, family engagement, educational outreach, and creating practical resources that support high-quality learning environments.

Lead Early Educator at HCC Early Learning Center (2014-08 – Present)

Planned and facilitated educational programs, developed learning materials, coordinated events and initiatives, and partnered with families, educators, therapists, and community organizations to support children's learning and development.

• Designed and facilitated developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, adapting activities to support children with diverse needs, including developmental delays, behavioral challenges, and communication differences.
• Communicated with families through daily conversations, conferences, newsletters, and classroom updates, building strong relationships and supporting each child's growth and development.
• Collaborated with speech therapists, occupational therapists, ABA providers, and behavior specialists to develop and implement individualized strategies supporting children's learning, communication, and developmental progress.
• Planned and coordinated family engagement events, classroom celebrations, and fundraising initiatives, including donation drives benefiting Harford Family House, managing communications, materials, scheduling, and event logistics.
• Developed newsletters, flyers, event invitations, educational resources, classroom communications, presentations, and social media content using Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word to increase family engagement and support school initiatives.
• Facilitated onboarding and training for new teachers, assistants, and student interns by modeling best practices, sharing instructional resources, and reinforcing classroom procedures.
• Adapted classroom environments and instructional strategies to support children with autism spectrum disorder, speech delays, sensory needs, and other developmental differences, ensuring inclusive learning experiences where every child could participate successfully.
• Assessed children's progress through observation and developmental documentation, using findings to adjust instruction and support individual growth in partnership with families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintained accurate documentation, confidential records, and licensing requirements while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced educational environment.

Associate of Arts in Education – Harford Community College