• Curricular leader, trainer and resource to directors and teachers in division of more than 60 centers in NYC, Long Island, Jersey City and Hoboken• Provided consultation and support to build programs to meet national standards of quality and company expectations of program excellence including NAEYC accreditation, state/local quality measures and quality assurance processes• Responsible for organizing and implementing orientation for new employees including Mandated Reporter and State Health and Safety standards• Provided ongoing support to center leadership and staff, offered feedback, advice, and resources to empower others in their roles• Reported to Divisional Vice President and Education and Development Department to ensure divisional training goals were consistent with company training goals and curriculum expectations• On-site center visits, completing and modeling observations, facilitating trainings and mentoring• Developed new employee orientation plans for the division as well as ongoing training and professional development opportunities• Supported the management and implementation of divisional projects related to employee engagement, curriculum development, and recruitment/retention

• Conducted the daily responsibilities of operating the child care center in accordance with guidelines established by the company and other designated quality standards• Incorporated company mission, culture, goals, values, philosophies and policies into every day work to create and maintain an inclusive environment and positive relationships with families and staff • Ensured teaching teams complied with health and safety practices, company policies and licensing regulations• Accountable for operational performance, including enrollment, marketing, tuition billing, and accounts payable• Increased Enrollment from 5 to 7 thriving classrooms• Staff retention• Demonstrated understanding of quality, accreditation and licensing standards; lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum; skilled in communication, leadership, organization and supervision; sensitivity and responsiveness to needs of families and staff

I mentored teachers to base their planning on the interests of the children. Classrooms were run in the style of The Creative Curriculum. This approach takes a great deal of hands on modeling for the teachers to become proficient at this style of teaching. I led a staff of 18. Children's Circle is NAEYC accredited. Responsibilities included maintaining the Center's budget, collecting tuition payments and maintaining each family's records, banking, submitting for timely payment of bills, maintaining each child's full records, and each staff member's record.Leadership/Supervision of Staff• Interviewing and hiring in accordance with company policies and licensing regulations• Focused and motivated team by offering balanced, constructive feedback, rewarding successful outcomes, and promptly addressing poor performance. Provided individualized support including goal setting, recognition and training.• Administration and implementation of programs to promote an inclusive and positive work environment Family Partnerships• Built relationships with families. Managed situations with dissatisfied customers by listening, responding thoughtfully and calmly, and engaging partners in solutions.• Established and sustained a sense of community through family involvement using a variety of forums, such as events, newsletters, family boards and workshops.Health, Safety, and Licensing• Complied with mandated reporting requirements.• Developed systems for verifying licensing regulations and health and safety requirements were followed.

I served as both the Educational and the Administrative Director for the program. I led a staff of 12. I mentored the teachers as they worked to base their planning on the interests of the children. The program was accredited through the NAEYC, receiving it's re-accreditation under my Direction. Responsibilities included maintaining the Center's budget, collecting tuition payments and maintaining each family's records, banking, submitting for timely payment of bills, maintaining each child's full records, and each staff member's record.

This program was smaller than its sister site in Manhattan. The Imagine Center on the campus of Lehman College served its students according to their course schedules, with an After School program for those taking courses till 9pm.As the Assistant Director, I served mainly as the Educational Director. I was responsible for mentoring the teaching staff, while the Director took care of most of the administrative responsibilities of the program. During this time I was learning the administrative aspects of the Director position, as I was preparing to take over the Manhattan site.

I was hired to open the Educational Alliance's first full day Head Start classroom. Head Start programs serve lower income families to meet the various needs of the family; preschool being just one aspect of the support services provided. Children are between the ages of 3 years and 5 years old.Starting the program from the ground up was a fascinating experience. I learned a lot about all the work that goes into creating the correct environment from a blank canvas. As the Head Teacher I was responsible for creating and implementing curriculum for a mixed age range of 3 to 5 year olds. I mentored my assistant teacher and organized parent volunteers. I maintained proper paperwork to go in each child's file. I worked within my allotted budget. I wrote evaluations and met with parents regularly. During this time, I worked closely with my supervisor as she was helping me to focus and refine my craft of teaching young children. It was a wonderful place for me to initiate more formal teaching experience, and record keeping.