Adeli De Arce
New Haven,CT
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Director with extensive experience in educational coordination, teaching, and coaching. Knowledgeable in developing high-performing teams, enhancing curriculum quality, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Skilled in fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and creating positive learning environments for children and their families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of LIcensed Daycare
Stepping Stones Museum for Children (ELLI)
01.2023 - Current
- Developed high-performing educational teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization and other collaborative community partners.
- Ensured educational components were met and actively engaged children and families is all aspects of the program.
- Supervised multisite in the museum and Norwalk Public school Preschool classrooms.
- Ensures OEC Licensing regulations were met, NAEYC compliance and other program governing bodies like School Readiness, and Child Day Care.
Education Coordinator
Mill RIver Center (LULAC)
03.2014 - 11.2022
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes. Worked in collaboration with Management team to coordinate all services and support.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices. Collaboration included School Readiness, Early Head Start, Head Start, NAEYC accreditation, Birth to three and Early Childhood Assessment Team.
- Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for all stakeholders involved in the education process through open lines of communication and transparent decision making.
- Coordinated parent teacher conferences and special events such as guest speakers, field trips, and extracurricular activities to enrich the overall educational experience for students.
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans for diverse learners, ensuring personalized support for each student''s needs. Actively participate in IFSP/IEP planning meetings and supported families in obtaining services and support their children needed.
Educational Coach Preschool
Fay Miller Center ( LULAC)
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Provided coaching through observations the use of assessment tools like ECERS, ITERS, CLASS Tool and practice based coaching tools that supported teachers in improving their teaching practices in the classroom.
- Provided professional development opportunities for fellow educators, sharing best practices in education coaching techniques, setting goals and supporting successful completion of the same.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to track student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Supported teachers in integrating technology into their classrooms, enhancing the learning experience for students.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, analyzing assessment results to target areas of improvement for staff and students.
Preschool Teacher
New Haven Board of Education ( Davis St School)
09.2000 - 03.2012
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness also meeting all state regulations for early childhood age group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development. Completed referrals as needed for supporting children in connecting with community resources to receive services according to their individual needs.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Actively engage children and families in overall school wide activities and engagement year around in collaboration with School Principal and other school staff.
- Was part of pilot program to incorporate preschools throughout public schools in New Haven.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CTMaster of Science - Education And Concentration in Special Education
Champlain College
Berlington Vermont05.2023
Directors Credential - Leadership
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT12.2020
Skills
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Enrollment and grant funding compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Management, staff development Team Building,professional development and strategic planning
- Operations, marketing and non profit Budget Management
- Proficient in various programs and online plantfroms
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of LIcensed Daycare
Stepping Stones Museum for Children (ELLI)
01.2023 - Current
Education Coordinator
Mill RIver Center (LULAC)
03.2014 - 11.2022
Educational Coach Preschool
Fay Miller Center ( LULAC)
03.2012 - 03.2014
Preschool Teacher
New Haven Board of Education ( Davis St School)
09.2000 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
Charter Oak State College
Master of Science - Education And Concentration in Special Education
Champlain College
Directors Credential - Leadership
Charter Oak State College
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