Alisha Lind
Goose Creek,SC
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in budget management and problem-solving within the educational sector. Skilled in fostering a collaborative team environment and ensuring compliance with state regulations, leading to improved operational efficiency and enhanced child development outcomes.
Seasoned Assistant Director knowledgeable about all areas of business operations. Offering 19 years of experience in business planning, operations and team management. Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
La Petite Academy
09.2006 - Current
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance educational quality and compliance with state regulations.
- Mentored staff on best practices for child development and classroom management techniques.
- Implemented strategic programs to foster parent engagement and community involvement in school activities.
- Coordinated training sessions for educators to improve teaching methodologies and assessment strategies.
- Oversaw operational budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation for facility enhancements and staffing needs.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Managed enrollment processes, maintaining accurate records and efficient communication with families.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative team environment focused on best practices in early childhood education.
- Created a welcoming environment for prospective families by conducting informative tours of the preschool facility.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SC08-2007
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School
Goose Creek, SC05-2003
Skills
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Regulatory compliance
- Task delegation
- Problem-solving
- Computer skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Documentation and reporting
- Decision-making
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Good judgment
- Professional and courteous
- Goal setting
- Budget management
Timeline
Assistant Director
La Petite Academy
09.2006 - Current
Associate of Arts - Arts
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School