Stuart Kopels
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Summary
26 years of work experience in private education. Directs the operational activities of the institution by overseeing several non-academic departments including security, maintenance, transportation, and health services. Institued several school safety policies and procedures including access control, active shooter training, and increased external personnel. Integral part of the long-term planning of the school in the areas of construction and logistics as it pertains to increasing enrollments. Seeking an upper level position that will allow me to use my knowledge and skills to increase the efficiency and performance of an institution to reach its operational and academic goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
North Broward Preparatory School
07.2011 - Current
- Serve as a member of the senior leadership to to make decisions for operational activities and collaborate on setting strategic goals
- Review and formulate an operational budget process to promote efficiency and profitability
- Apply operational policies and procedures according to school objectives to determine where improvements are needed
- Coordinate construction projects with architects, engineers, and contractors in conjunction with school and division heads
- Direct day-to-day operations with direct reports from department managers
- Evaluate managers and staff across different departments and provide constructive feedback and support for continuous professional development and improvement
- Negotiate agreements and manage working relationships with third party vendors
- Created and implemented campus safety policies and protocols that are in line with institutional mission and values
- Train faculty and staff in safety procedures for fire evacuations, inclement weather, and active shooter scenarios which are drilled throughout the year
- Serve as the head designated safeguard lead and the health and safety lead for the school
- Conduct audits throughout the year pertaining to safeguarding children and the overall health and safety of the school
Special Education Teacher
North Broward Preparatory School
08.1998 - 06.2011
- Taught college-bound students with mild learning disabilities from grades 6-12 in the subjects of science and mathematics
- Created personalized learning plans for individual students
- Maintained sufficient communication with parents on student progress
Education
B.S. - Special Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-1996
A.A. - Education
Seminole Community College
Sanford, FL05-1994
Skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Knowledgeable with long-term facilities planning and growth
- Understanding building codes and permit processes
- Knowledgeable with school safety procedures, including safety hardware and software
- Skilled with transportation protocols and vehicle maintenance
Certification
Mandatory Reporting Certificate Department of Children and Families October 2024
Level 3 Safeguarding Training Nord Anglia Education January 2023
Advanced Safeguarding Certification Nord Anglia Education December 2022
ALICE Certified Instructor Certification Navigate 360 June 2022
Timeline
Director of Operations
North Broward Preparatory School
07.2011 - Current
Special Education Teacher
North Broward Preparatory School
08.1998 - 06.2011
B.S. - Special Education
University of South Florida
A.A. - Education
Seminole Community College
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