ALEXIS OLARINDE
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Relationship-focused Early Childhood Education Leader with expertise in building trusted partnerships among families, staff, and school communities. Achieved enhanced family engagement and community connections through effective communication and event coordination. Focused on fostering a welcoming environment and maintaining operational efficiency while addressing inquiries and concerns to support daily school operations.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Childtime Learning Centers
Alexandria, VA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Partnered with school leadership and teaching teams to communicate priorities and enhance family engagement, fostering a positive school culture.
- Built and maintained strong family relationships through consistent communication, follow-up, problem-solving, and responsive customer service.
- Supported daily school operations, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment for children, families, staff, and visitors.
- Coordinated school events, family activities, graduations, fundraisers, and back-to-school programs; enhancing connections between the school and community.
- Conducted school tours and supported prospective families through the enrollment process by clearly communicating program benefits and school expectations.
- Supported staff training, team development, scheduling, classroom readiness, and day-to-day operational needs.
- Helped address family questions and concerns professionally, working toward timely solutions while protecting trust and relationships.
Team Lead
Childtime Learning Centers
Alexandria, VA
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Led team members through coaching and support to enhance daily classroom and school operations.
- Set team goals and communicated expectations while training staff and implementing strategies aligned with school initiatives.
- Maintained regular family communication and supported learning experiences, including weekly Pre-K lesson planning with STEM activities.
- Organized school-wide activities and family events, including fundraisers, graduation, and back-to-school programs.
- Maintained family communication and facilitated weekly Pre-K lesson planning with STEM activities to enrich learning experiences.
Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
Lake Ridge, VA
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Fostered cooperative relationships with parents and families through open communication and active program engagement, enhancing family involvement in student learning.
- Completed assessments, academic reports, and parent-teacher conferences while communicating student progress clearly and professionally.
- Conducted assessments and academic reports, facilitating parent-teacher conferences that clearly communicated student progress and supported academic growth.
- Ensured a safe and organized learning environment while collaborating with colleagues to address student and family needs effectively.
Teacher
Kiddie Academy
Stafford County, VA
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Cultivated positive relationships with children and parents, collaborating on individualized learning plans to support student development.
- Designed and delivered interactive learning experiences, tailoring teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Executed behavior-management practices while ensuring health, safety, and supervision standards were consistently met.
Lead Teacher
Children of America
Stafford County, VA
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Fostered positive parent relationships, enhancing communication between home and school.
- Facilitated daily classroom routines and hands-on learning activities, promoting engagement in STEM, music and movement, and storytelling.
- Coordinated with colleagues on lesson planning while ensuring strong supervision and adherence to health, safety, and sanitation practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Potomac High School
Woodbridge, VASkills
- Enrollment management
- Program coordination
- School operations
- Event management
- Community engagement
- Team leadership
- Early education
- Parent engagement
- Family engagement
- Leadership training
- Staff scheduling
- Communication skills
Personal Information
Title: FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Certification
First Aid Certification
Timeline
Assistant Director
Childtime Learning Centers
01.2024 - 01.2025
Team Lead
Childtime Learning Centers
10.2022 - 01.2024
Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
07.2019 - 10.2022
Teacher
Kiddie Academy
11.2015 - 07.2017
Lead Teacher
Children of America
08.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Potomac High School