Maritza Gonzalez
North Arlington ,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented education professional with a strong commitment to student achievement. Experienced in working with diverse student populations and communities. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and community partners. Skilled in team leadership, project management, and financial management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TKO Center Initiative
Kumon North America
Multiple Locations , NJ
03.2020 - Current
- Manage company-owned centers in Bergenfield, Weehawken and Jersey City Heights. Participated in site selection, classroom design, construction, and materials procurement for new centers.
- Manage staff recruitment, training, mentoring, scheduling, and performance quality.
- Manage Center finances (tuition, payroll, monthly operations).
- Recruit new students through local marketing campaigns, community outreach, and effective networking.
- Conduct parent orientations and personalized support for Kumon families.
- Create, individualize, and implement lesson plans for over 100 subjects using the Kumon curriculum.
- Conduct parent conferences, academic progress meetings, and enrollment and retention meetings.
- Trained and guided prospective franchisees and new associates.
- Successfully piloted new instructional materials and provided valuable feedback.
Partnership Program @ Varisco Charter School
Kumon North America
Newark, NJ
09.2011 - 03.2020
- Cultivated a decade-long partnership with a K-8 charter school in an inner city community.
- Collaborated with school administrators and faculty to improve students' academic growth and retention.
- Negotiated and secured recurring annual contracts with school administrators.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing Kumon's methodology.
- Scheduled and conducted parent conferences to discuss student progress.
- Participated in school initiatives to grow brand awareness and maintain rapport.
- Collected and analyzed student performance data to generate end-of-year reports.
- Simultenouly managed the Hackensack company owned center (2017-2019).
Company Center Instructor - Urban Initiative
Kumon North America
Mutiple Locations, NJ
05.2010 - 08.2017
- Successfully co-led the expansion of Kumon's reach by establishing two new company-owned centers (Cottage Place and Branch Brook) in an untapped market.
- Collaborated with local educational organizations, universities, and businesses to grow branch awareness and increase student enrollment.
- Effectively managed staff and finances by recruiting, training, and retaining a high-performing team of part-time assistants.
- Optimized center operations by developing and implementing efficient systems and procedures.
- Responsible for lesson planning, instructing, and guiding 150+ student enrollment.
In School Program Manager
Kumon North America
Multiple Locations, NJ
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Co-Led and implemented Kumon satellite centers as part of an afterschool program at eight K-8 inner city elementary schools.
- Supervised and provided instructional leadership for a combined faculty of 30 teachers and 300 + enrollment.
- Managed all outreach efforts for student and teacher recruitment
- Served as a liaison between school administrators, parents and students to ensure success and academic growth in the program
- Collected and evaluated test and program data for annual School District reporting
Office Administrator
Kumon North America
Teaneck, NJ
12.2004 - 12.2006
- Supported Kumon’s afterschool program in multiple school districts nationwide.
- Collected and analyzed monthly program data to inform resource allocation and financial forecasting for afterschool satellite centers.
- Managed the financial operations for 25+ instructors in multiple cities.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, calculated payroll, and royalties.
- Managed projects aimed at encouraging student enrollment and retention.
- Participated in community outreach events to increase brand awareness.
Co-Chair – All Associates’ Conference
Kumon North America
Teaneck, NJ
03.2006 - 11.2006
- Managed the planning and execution of the annual All Associates' Conference for over 300 attendees.
- Supervised a team of 15 associates across various departments.
- Overseed the planning, coordination and logistics of conference events
- Produced event materials, negotiated and managed sub-contractors and vendors contracts
Office Manager
A & E Products
Jersey City , NJ
03.2000 - 04.2003
- Provided support to the Director of Processing and the Director of Customer Service.
- Handled all aspects of Human Resources and Payroll.
- Facilitated conflict resolution of a confidential matter.
Education
Masters of Arts - Family Science And Human Development
Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, New Jersey05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Management
Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, New Jersey05.2005
Skills
- Business Development
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building
- Multicultural Competence
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Professional Development
Advance Public Speaking: Persuasive Communication, Harvard Division of Continuing Education, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 08/01/15
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Marathoning
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented the BRiLLA curriculum to increase parental involvement and college readiness among first-generation students.
Certification
- Family Life Educator - National Council of Family Relations
Volunteer Experience
- Support first-generation students by volunteering at college fairs and presenting bilingual workshops on the college admissions process.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
TKO Center Initiative
Kumon North America
03.2020 - Current
Partnership Program @ Varisco Charter School
Kumon North America
09.2011 - 03.2020
Company Center Instructor - Urban Initiative
Kumon North America
05.2010 - 08.2017
In School Program Manager
Kumon North America
01.2007 - 06.2010
Co-Chair – All Associates’ Conference
Kumon North America
03.2006 - 11.2006
Office Administrator
Kumon North America
12.2004 - 12.2006
Office Manager
A & E Products
03.2000 - 04.2003
Masters of Arts - Family Science And Human Development
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Management
Montclair State University
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