Alissa Stocking
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Tidewater Collegiate Academy
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Implemented diverse, inclusive and developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.
Lead Instructor
Tidewater Collegiate Academy
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Created culture focused on teaching whole student and developing individual potential.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Motivated junior teachers to provide exceptional learning environments.
- Evaluated student demographics to make effective choices in class and activity development.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Informal and formal assessment application method expert and application
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
Ombudsman
United States Navy, USN
04.2018 - 04.2021
- 500 active-duty families supported through whole group, 1:1 as needed, and per unit for social emotional support and military active duty and transition support
- Provided resources through public speaking engagements for command support, including, pre and post deployment.
- Adhered to strict client confidentiality laws and site-specific procedures to uphold privacy and provide best experience possible.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Director, GA Pre-kindergarten Site Director
The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Supervised and managed team of 30 childcare professionals training and overseeing execution of highest standards of care.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being and managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
- Mitigated impacts on financial accounting and business operations by working proactively to identify and resolve strategic concerns.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Assistant Director/Staff Developer
The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Partnered with director to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Minimized financial discrepancies, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy in financial transactions.
- Documented fiscal budget and established procedures for tracking expenses.
- Completed financial forms such as I9, W4 and W9, and maintained permanent records.
- Reconciled statements and accounts and resolved variances.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Applied mediation and collaboration to successfully resolve employee complaints and grievances.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics.
Education
Ed.D - Education Psychology
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA08.2023
Ed.S - Leadership And Administration
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2022
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, OR08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT05.2007
Skills
- Faculty Performance Monitoring
- Federal Compliance
- School Community Relations
- Computerized Payroll Systems
- Training Development and Execution
- Networking and Partnership Development
- GAAP Principles Expertise
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
- Adult Education
- Operational Efficiency
- Data Research and Analysis
- Staff Management
Timeline
Assistant Director
Tidewater Collegiate Academy
06.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Instructor
Tidewater Collegiate Academy
11.2021 - 06.2023
Ombudsman
United States Navy, USN
04.2018 - 04.2021
Director, GA Pre-kindergarten Site Director
The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
02.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Director/Staff Developer
The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
10.2014 - 02.2016
Ed.D - Education Psychology
Regent University
Ed.S - Leadership And Administration
Regent University
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Saint Joseph
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