Abbie Jo Francis
Warren,RI
Summary
Seasoned Director of Education with high-level experience in developing and implementing educational programs. Strengths include strategic planning, team leadership, curriculum development, and teacher training. Demonstrated success in enhancing learning outcomes, fostering academic growth, and promoting faculty development. Through innovative strategies and a unique approach to teaching methodology, significant improvements have been achieved in previous roles.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Education
The Children’s Workshop
Central Falls, R.I.
10.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive education plans to ensure student success.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop curriculum that meets state standards.
- Provided guidance for faculty on best practices in teaching methodology and assessment strategies.
- Organized professional development activities for teachers including workshops, conferences, seminars.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local laws related to educational programs.
- Advised on policies regarding instruction materials selection, classroom management techniques, extracurricular activities.
- Assessed personnel needs within the department and recruited qualified candidates when necessary.
- Provided leadership in developing long-term goals for the department's growth and improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors providing services related to educational programs.
- Chartered new hire and ongoing training policies to create continuous development plans.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
TA- Specialist Quality Imporvement
The Children’s Workshopq
Central Falls, R.I.
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Education Department, Ed Coordinator Rumford and Warren
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to assess, monitor, and improve the quality of services provided.
- Facilitated interdepartmental meetings to discuss current quality initiatives and solicit feedback from staff members.
- Trained personnel on best practices in order to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures for effectiveness in meeting desired objectives.
- Assisted in the development of risk management policies and procedures that adhere to regulatory requirements.
- Provided guidance on Quality Improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
Director – Education Coordinator
The Children's Workshop
Warren, R.I.
04.2009 - 11.2019
- 6 weeks to thirteen years old
Assistant Director – Head Teacher
The Children’s Workshop
Warren, R.I.
09.2005 - 04.2009
- 6 weeks to thirteen years old
Head Teacher
Child Care Connection
Warren, R.I.
06.2002 - 09.2005
- 6 weeks to thirteen years old
Assistant Director – Toddler Teacher
Little Children’s Village Day Care
Bristol, R.I.
12.1992 - 04.2002
- Three months to five years old
Child Care Aid
Little Children’s Village Day Care
Bristol, R.I.
08.1990 - 12.1992
- Three months to five years old
Education
Bachelors in Arts in Early Childhood Education -
Roger Williams University
Bristol, R.I.12.1992
Associates in Arts in Elementary Education -
Bristol Community College
Fall River, Mass06.1991
Skills
- Teacher Training
- Classroom Evaluations
- Staff Development
- Class Scheduling
- Curriculum Development
- Community Outreach
- Program Management
- Educational leadership
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
Certification
- Rhode Island Teacher Certification
- Massachusetts Director II Certified
- CDA Advisor
- CPR and 1st aid certified
- ECCERS
- ITTER
- RIELD’s
Relatedexperience
- Child Care Aid, Little Children’s Village Day Care, Bristol, R.I., Three months to five years old, 08/01/90, 12/01/92
- Assistant Director – Toddler Teacher, Little Children’s Village Day Care, Bristol, R.I., Three months to five years old, 12/01/92, 04/01/02
- Head Teacher, Child Care Connection, Warren, R.I., 6 weeks to thirteen years old, 06/01/02, 09/01/05
- Assistant Director – Head Teacher, The Children’s Workshop, Warren, R.I., 6 weeks to thirteen years old, 09/01/05, 04/01/09
- Director – Education Coordinator, The Children's Workshop, Warren, R.I., 6 weeks to thirteen years old, 04/01/09, 11/01/19
- Technical Assistant Specialist, Education Department, Ed Coordinator Rumford and Warren, Central Falls, R.I., 11/01/19, 10/01/20
- Director of Education, The Children’s Workshop, Central Falls, R.I., 10/01/20, Present
Philosophy
I am a firm believer in Whole Language, meaning a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to learning, the students learn through exploration and discovery. They play an integral role in what themes and units are investigated as well as classroom responsibilities and discipline.
Timeline
Director of Education
The Children’s Workshop
10.2020 - Current
TA- Specialist Quality Imporvement
The Children’s Workshopq
11.2019 - 10.2020
Director – Education Coordinator
The Children's Workshop
04.2009 - 11.2019
Assistant Director – Head Teacher
The Children’s Workshop
09.2005 - 04.2009
Head Teacher
Child Care Connection
06.2002 - 09.2005
Assistant Director – Toddler Teacher
Little Children’s Village Day Care
12.1992 - 04.2002
Child Care Aid
Little Children’s Village Day Care
08.1990 - 12.1992
Bachelors in Arts in Early Childhood Education -
Roger Williams University
Associates in Arts in Elementary Education -
Bristol Community College
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