Emily Paddon

Emily Paddon is an experienced education professional with a strong background in early childhood and literacy development. Since May 2018, Emily has served as a Reading Tutor at Practice Makes Perfect, leading tutoring sessions and implementing literacy curricula for second-grade students. As a Program Manager at the same organization, Emily managed summer programs across multiple public schools, tracking attendance and maintaining communication with parents and school administrators. Previous experience includes a Team Leader role at Jumpstart, where Emily facilitated preschool classroom activities and fostered family involvement in children’s learning, and a Teaching Fellow position at Practice Makes Perfect. Emily's career began with roles in theater education as a Camp Counselor and General Manager at Porchlight Productions. Emily holds a Master of Science in Early Childhood Special Education and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fordham University, along with ongoing studies in Psychology and Elementary Education at The College of New Jersey.