Angela Rodriguez
Newark,NJ
Summary
With over three years of customer service experience, possesses solid organizational, management, and computer skills. Demonstrates a proactive attitude and thrives in high-volume, high-stress environments. Proficient in utilizing software including Carelogic, SmartCare, Microsoft Office, Subsidy, MomentPath, Grow, Tadpoles, and Outlook. Recognized as a "Total Quality Customer Service Professional." Effectively communicates with individuals from diverse backgrounds and excels in developing plans, conducting audits, variance analyses, and managing charity care applications. Works autonomously to deliver exceptional results with minimal direction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Director
Lightbridge Academy of Hackensack
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee all the aspects of operations which includes creating and maintaining a caring & safe environment for children, delivering an academic based curriculum, managing the business, and keeping up with sales and marketing aspects
- Staff hiring, training, conducting staff meeting, and scheduling
- Planning and coordination of school events
- Recruit, train and build a strong team of staff members
- Record keeping includes maintaining Children's files, Staff files, class schedules, lesson plan etc
- Sub/Teach as needed in any age group
- Make a difference every day! Educational program planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Building family/community relations
- Marketing and enrollments
- Daily in school operations including problem solving and conflict resolution.
Assistant Director
Lightbridge Academy of Hackensack
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Assist the Center Director in ensuring effective operation of center, maintaining licensing, safety, and educational standards in accordance with all the applicable federal, state, and local regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies
- Attract, recruit, and retain staff members per the proper staff/child ratio as set by the State Licensing Entity
- Motivate and lead a high- performance team to create unique, engaging and quality classroom experiences; take a leadership in coaching and developing “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, staff members and community contacts.
Lead Teacher/Administrative Assistant
Lightbridge Academy of Hackensack
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Assisting with providing information to potential participants, preparing forms, assisting in tours, and registration process
- Ensure the development and implementation of the center's child development and activities program
- Responsible for supervision of the Day Care.
Lead Preschool 4 Teacher
Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning YMCA
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
- Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
- Build relationships with families to maintain a great friendly environment
- Support each child's social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
Residential Counselor/ Recreational Counselor
Bonnie Brae
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Coordinating recreation activities
- Providing supervision, counseling, behavior management to the boys on campus
- Monitoring the basic needs of the boys who live in cottages on campus
- Working with the interdisciplinary treatment team members to develop individual treatment plans.
Teacher Assistant
YMCA Child Development Center
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Seat the children in their assign order
- Clean the children up after snack time
- Assign them on the rug for dance time
- Take them to the bathroom to clean up
- Get the children ready for parents to pick up
- Line them up for the next assign class.
Education
Currently a Senior - Majoring in Disability Studies & Psychology -
William Paterson University
Wayne, New Jersey04.2024
Associate in Science -
Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey05.2020
Psychology - Special Education -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, New Jersey05.2014
High School Diploma -
Science Park High School
Newark, New Jersey06.2011
Skills
- Program Promotion
- Training and mentoring
- Space organization
- Parent Communication
- Training and coaching
- Team Development
Accomplishments
- President of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Colony of Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas Inc.
- Secretary of National Association of Fraternal Affairs of the Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus
- Stroll Captain of the Divalicious National Performance Team
- Foundations of Leadership Certificate
- Understanding Licensing Certificate
- National Honor Society of Leadership and Success
References
- Raquel Bernardino, Teacher Assistant, Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning, 390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073, (201) 577-8030
- Maria Collard, Home Base Teacher, Children’s Aid, 1919 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10456, (347) 520-1137
- Daisy Bonilla, Lead Teacher, Lightbridge Academy, 215 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, (973) 489-5961
- Carmen DeMichele, Pre-K Teacher, Wallington Public Schools, Wallington, NJ, 07601, (201) 675-3594
- Wanda Wilson, Teacher Assistant, Lightbridge Academy, 215 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, (973) 979-8626
Timeline
Center Director
Lightbridge Academy of Hackensack
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Director
Lightbridge Academy of Hackensack
01.2022 - 10.2022
Lead Teacher/Administrative Assistant
Lightbridge Academy of Hackensack
08.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Preschool 4 Teacher
Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning YMCA
02.2018 - 08.2021
Residential Counselor/ Recreational Counselor
Bonnie Brae
10.2015 - 09.2019
Teacher Assistant
YMCA Child Development Center
09.2011 - 12.2011
Currently a Senior - Majoring in Disability Studies & Psychology -
William Paterson University
Associate in Science -
Bergen Community College
Psychology - Special Education -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
High School Diploma -
Science Park High School