Abigail Rivera
Trenton
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with a proven track record in curriculum development and staff supervision. Known for implementing effective training programs and enhancing classroom management to improve student outcomes. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that supports both student and educator success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Divine KidzAcademy
Ewing
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated staff training programs to enhance educational practices and classroom management.
- Developed curriculum materials to support diverse learning needs and developmental stages.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for children and staff.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and promote student success effectively.
- Oversaw performance evaluations for educators to improve teaching quality and effectiveness.
- Organized events and activities that engaged children, families, and the local community effectively.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks and tracking progress.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
LAB HELPER
Landrum-Ameripharma
Somerset
05.2019 - Current
- Managed loading and unloading of building materials for laboratory; conducted monthly inventory checks to ensure accurate material records.
- Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to mixing ingredients.
- Facilitated production processes by efficiently moving items between equipment and staging areas.
- Organized project components on work tables to enhance workflow and productivity.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Cleaned up sites by removing excess materials, wiping down fixtures and windows and dusting.
GROUP LEAD TEACHER
Kid's Ink
Trenton
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to support students in achieving learning objectives.
- Engaged with parents, students, and faculty to provide constructive feedback and refine instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
GROUP LEAD TEACHER
Devine Kid's Academy
Trenton
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to support achievement of student learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Engaged with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback on instructional strategies and ensure compliance with state documentation requirements.
GROUP LEAD TEACHER
Millhill Child & Family Development
Trenton
02.2008 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to achieve student learning objectives.
- Engaged students during lessons through interactive activities and implemented behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Provided regular feedback to parents, students, and faculty to enhance instructional strategies.
- Converted educational material from English to Spanish for better understanding. for parents from English to Spanish and collaborated with the young mother's group.
Education
Early Childhood
Mercer Community Colly
Trenton, NJ05-2003
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
East Rochester, NY06-1985
Skills
- Educational Program Design
- Student assessment
- Program Coordination
- Program coordination
- Recruitment and hiring
- Recruitment training
- Staff supervision
- Staff management
- Staff Appraisal
- Staff Appraisals
- Operational management
- Process improvement
- Strategic management
- Safety Procedures
- Excellent Communication
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem solving
- Professional Development
- Active listening
- Active listening
Timeline
Assistant Director
Divine KidzAcademy
05.2023 - Current
LAB HELPER
Landrum-Ameripharma
05.2019 - Current
GROUP LEAD TEACHER
Kid's Ink
10.2017 - 03.2019
GROUP LEAD TEACHER
Devine Kid's Academy
11.2016 - 08.2017
GROUP LEAD TEACHER
Millhill Child & Family Development
02.2008 - 09.2016
Early Childhood
Mercer Community Colly
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School