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ADHARA DURAN

Miami,FL

Summary

A committed and caring early childhood professional with a proven track record in fostering inclusive environments and improving academic outcomes. Bilingual, responsible and truly passionate about working with children. A fast learner and with a diverse skill set comprised of adaptability, flexibility, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Adept at providing comprehensive support to families, students and teachers.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

PLA Private School
Miami, FL
08.2024 - Current
  • Manages daily operations or a large multi-facility center, ensuring efficient scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for optimal program performance.
  • Maintains compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record-keeping and routine inspections preparation.
  • Oversees lesson planning for all classrooms, from infants to 8th grade.
  • Performs student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths, to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
  • Conducts staff evaluations and provide constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and development.

Director of Operations

Bald
Miami, FL
08.2020 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Managed financial operations and marketing plans to meet the company goals
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • In charge of hiring, training, and supervision of all employees

Marketing & Bookkeeping and Sales Director

Sunico
Miami, FL
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Monitored accounts receivable, cash, and deposits to ensure proper due diligence
  • Worked closely with the sales team to prioritize tasks, set goals, and allocate resources efficiently; resulting in increased productivity and revenue.
  • Analyzed consumer insights to identify short and long-term goals and develop strategic plans to increase the company's profits
  • In charge of the company website, email campaigns, catalog content

creation and weekly promos

Assistant Director

The Imagination Factory
Miami, FL
04.2017 - 08.2019
  • Supervised multiple administration tasks to ensure successful day-to-day operations of the school with an enrollment of 110 children and over 25 staff members from culturally diverse backgrounds
  • Spearheaded HR for over 25 staff members while fostering a highly collaborative work environment to meet the school's long-term goals to deliver exceptional care
  • Managed inquiries and feedback from parents and staff members to ensure best practices and to adjust the school's program/curriculum and make necessary changes based directly on their insights

Assistant Teacher

The Imagination Factory
Miami, FL
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Engaged children in educational activities that promoted critical thinking skills and emotional development
  • Contributed to developing experiences for children that satisfied their specific personal/educational needs
  • Assisted in planning, developing, executing, and monitoring best practices for 1-year-old children

Education

Master's degree - Early Childhood Education

Florida International University
Miami, FL
05.2016

Bachelor's degree - International Affairs & Political Science, Business & History minor

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
12.2012

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Self-starter
  • Bilingual
  • Lesson Planning
  • Creativity
  • Classroom instruction
  • Staff training
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Strategic Planning

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid
  • Florida Directors Credential
  • National Administrators Credential
  • Staff credential Department of Children and Families

Timeline

Director

PLA Private School
08.2024 - Current

Director of Operations

Bald
08.2020 - 08.2024

Marketing & Bookkeeping and Sales Director

Sunico
07.2019 - 07.2020

Assistant Teacher

The Imagination Factory
10.2017 - 04.2018

Assistant Director

The Imagination Factory
04.2017 - 08.2019

Master's degree - Early Childhood Education

Florida International University

Bachelor's degree - International Affairs & Political Science, Business & History minor

Northeastern University
ADHARA DURAN