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Jodi Fishman

Columbia,MD

Summary

Accomplished Executive Director with extensive leadership experience in Early Childhood Education. A visionary leader dedicated to fostering organizational growth, supporting employee development, and promoting positive change. Proven expertise in program operations, personnel supervision, fiscal management, and community engagement. Passionate about early childhood education and leveraging technology and innovation to drive impactful solutions. Seeking an opportunity to contribute extensive experience and leadership skills to a dynamic organization like Teaching Strategies, dedicated to mentoring and empowering educators, and enhancing a child-centered learning experience for children everywhere.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Bet Yeladim Preschool
08.2011 - Current
  • Serve as content expert, brand ambassador, and operations manager overseeing an award winning 501c3 early childhood education program with a religiously and culturally diverse population of up to 180 children, and more than 50 teachers and staff
  • Serve as ex-officio member of the Board of Directors, working closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy and success.
  • Oversee financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Hire, manage, train, and mentor a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment to increase morale and productivity, and encourage autonomous and cohesive teams.
  • Support teachers in the implementation of Teaching Strategies curriculum framework, including print materials, Teaching Strategies Gold, and The Creative Curriculum Cloud.
  • Develop and implement strategies to ensure the ongoing growth and success of the organization.
  • Successfully write and implement grant awards.
  • Collaborate with early intervention resource specialists to implement developmentally appropriate practices that align with goal of supporting all teachers and children in becoming creative and confident thinkers.
  • Successfully build strong relationships with both teachers and parents
  • Support the growth of the organization through personal tours,
  • Create content for print and electronic advertising
  • Represent the organization as a content expert within the greater community

Director of Early Childhood Education

JCC Of Greater Baltimore
08.1997 - 07.2011
  • Recruited highly qualified staff members through targeted outreach and rigorous interview processes.
  • Spearheaded professional development initiatives for educators, elevating the quality of instruction in the center.
  • Driving force behind implementation of The Creative Curriculum, enhancing the program by offering innovative curriculum philosophy and learning tools
  • Advocated for early childhood education within the community, raising awareness of the importance of quality learning experiences during formative years.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
  • Designed and led monthly professional development opportunities for more than 100 early childhood educators.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of the center while maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations as well as accreditation standards.
  • Utilized the Creative Curriculum when tailoring lesson plans to individual student needs.
  • Championed inclusive practices within the center, promoting diversity and respect among students, staff, and families.

Teacher and Director

Alef Bet Jewish Day School
  • Successfully managed daily operations of a small, pluralistic elementary Jewish day school
  • Increased enrollment by 50% in one year
  • Oversaw faculty and staff, ensuring seamless operations and positive outcomes
  • Oversaw implementation of secular and Jewish studies curricula of the school.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Loyola University
Baltimore, Maryland

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales
  • Relationship building
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Adept at learning technology
  • Training & Coaching
  • Thought leadership


  • Quality assurance
  • Proficient with Microsoft suite of programs

Certification

Infant Toddler Teacher Certification

Preschool Teacher Certification

Timeline

Executive Director

Bet Yeladim Preschool
08.2011 - Current

Director of Early Childhood Education

JCC Of Greater Baltimore
08.1997 - 07.2011

Teacher and Director

Alef Bet Jewish Day School

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Loyola University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

The Ohio State University

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