HIGHLIGHTS

• Over 5 years' management experience emphasizing a collaborative yet decisive style.
• Adept at building productive relationships to further the organizations' goals
• Exceptional problem solver, driven to succeed with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Superb mentor, inspirational leader that inspires staff members to maintain peak performance and productivity levels while simultaneously maintaining high morale across the board
• Assumes both authoritative and democratic leadership; able to turn vision into reality
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A self-starter with high energy enabling maximum and efficient work under pressure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2011 - Present
Independent Contractor Instructor / Skype Trainer, Confidential

Train early childhood professionals in several topics using various teaching techniques.

• Train CDA students in topics such as:
• Fundamentals of Early Childhood Development
• Child Growth and Development
• Health & Safety
• Nutrition for Young Children
• Classroom Routines
• Positive Discipline
• Professionalism
• Assist in creation of Professional Development Record (Portfolio)
• Create PowerPoint Presentations
• Create curriculum and presentations for all classes taught
• General office functions including computer tasks, documents, and telephone

2011 - Present
Educational Director, Confidential

Work closely with franchise owner and carry out policies and programs. Supervise full-time, part-time and substitute staff.

• Supervise teaching staff and conduct monthly staff meetings
• Mentor and train staff on curriculum, lesson plans, and school policies
• Prepare and implement school quality assurance and safety procedures
• Plan and implement staff schedules
• Conduct classroom observations and teacher evaluations
• Manage child and staff files in accordance with Pennsylvania state regulations
• Conduct tours for prospective families, handle inquiry calls, and support enrollment
• Assume responsibility for daily school opening or closing
• Plan and support school and community events
• Serve as parent liaison
• Manage inventory of school and classroom supplies
• Plan and implement all events including parent workshops, hiring halls and teacher trainings
• Perform general office functions including computer tasks, documents, and phone

2006 - 2009
Child Development Center Program Director, Confidential

Supervise organization's service program and daily operations. Work closely with board of directors and carry out policies and programs. Supervise 15 full-time and 7 part-time staff. Develop programs, solicit funds, recruit and train staff, recruit clients. Oversee two annual fund raising events.

• Responsible for program compliance of agency day programs for children as outlined in respective procedure manuals.
• Plan and administer $550,000 annual budget.
• Increased level of service to 100% over tenure
• Ensure smooth-running operations concerning administrative, menu planning, scheduling, policies and procedures, and educational program elements.
• Conduct staff meetings, parent meetings, fund raising events
• Develop curriculum based on NAEYC standards for developmental appropriateness to stimulate children's physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth.

2002- 2005
Teacher, Confidential

Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum to academically prepare students for kindergarten and provide opportunities for development of socialization skills. Utilize a wide range of instructional techniques (centers, cooperative groups, individual work) with emphasis on providing a language-rich environment. Honored in 2002 and 2003 as "Teacher of the Year" in Paterson, NJ.

1992 - 2002
Program Administrator, Confidential

Plan and implement educational programs for 190 children in a daycare setting. Keep daily records, maintained supplies and materials, trained workers as required. Responsible for physical and emotional well-being of all enrolled students. Transitioned program into a vibrant Abbott program.

• Established start-up operating procedures for a twenty-child summer program that evolved into a full-year, full-day 190-child facility.
• Ensured smooth-running operations concerning administrative, menu planning, scheduling, policies and procedures, and educational program elements.
• Oversee seventeen staff members in the care of children aged infant to twelve in licensed childcare program.
• Develop curriculum based on NAEYC standards for developmental appropriateness to stimulate children's physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth.
• Accounts receivables, accounts payables, general bookkeeping, and customer correspondence, proven interpersonal skills.

GENERAL EDUCATION

• B.A., Education
  

CERTIFICATIONS

• CDA Advisor, NAEYC (Since 2010)
• National Administrator Credential
• Universal First Aid
• Pediatric CPR
• OSHA
• Preventing Abuse & Neglect
• Medication Administration
• Overview of Developmental Disabilities
• PA clearances (Fingerprint, FBI and Child Abuse)
• PQAS Certified Instructor (Application in Process)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• National Child Care Association
• National Association for Child Development Associates