Talia Emrani

Provided center-based care for children (ages 0-2) following RIE principles Implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum activities based on Reggio Emilia principles to promote independence, curiosity, and emergent skill development

Infant and Toddler Teacher at Maple Tree Academy (2025-09 – 2026-02)

• Provided center-based care for children (ages 0-2) following RIE principles
• Implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum activities based on Reggio Emilia principles to promote independence, curiosity, and emergent skill development

Parenting Class Facilitator at Homeboy Industries (2025-04 – 2025-06)

• Facilitated parenting class for previously incarcerated and/or gang-affiliated parents
• Managed attendance, certificates, and court support letters to help parents demonstrate progress towards reunification
• Completed tailored resource kits to address participant needs and enhance parenting support services
• Created a class library to foster literacy, encourage parent-child bonding, and build positive relationships with parents

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at UCLA - Department of Psychology (2025-01 – 2025-06)

• Assisted Professor and graduate teaching assistant with class preparation and organization of activities for advanced Developmental Psychology courses
• Attended weekly teaching team meetings to discuss course materials, review students' performance, and strategize engagement methods
• Facilitated academic support sessions and provided tailored feedback for a cohort of 27 undergraduate students

Childcare Provider at Megan E. Daly Infant Development Program (2024-04 – 2025-05)

• Completed 359 hours of internship and supervised new interns caring for 12+ children (ages 0 to 3) following RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) principles on fostering secure attachments and providing responsive care
• Conducted a literature review and daily observations, culminating in a comprehensive developmental case study
• Developed and implemented a research- and observation-based early education curriculum project

Speech and Behavior Intervention Intern at Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior, KidsConnect (2023-04 – 2024-06)

• Delivered one-on-one speech and behavior interventions to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ages 2 to 5)
• Conducted observations and performed data-driven analyses on children's progress to develop intervention strategies
• Collaborated with team members to track progress and student goal objectives in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Camp Counselor; Character Ambassador; Unit Head at Camp Wise LA (2020 – 2025)

• Supervised and mentored 20+ children (ages 5 to 12) during summer camp activities as Camp Counselor
• Developed and led character-building activities according to individual and group needs as Character Ambassador
• Directly oversaw camper and staff concerns and partnered with leadership to optimize programming, safety, and overall camp experience as Unit Head

Childcare Provider at Childcare (2018-09 – Present)

• Provide sensitive, responsive, and individualized care for children ages 3 months - 12 years
• Implement food and sleep routines, help children with school work, facilitate play-based learning, and communicate with parents to ensure a dynamic care system

B.A. in Psychology & Minor in Applied Developmental Psychology – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (2026-06)

M.A. in Education Policy with Early Childhood concentration – Teachers College, Columbia University (2028-06)