Ava Frans
Burien,WA
Summary
Positive, compassionate, and dedicated to fostering supportive learning environment. Equipped with proven experience in the field of education. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving results and meeting the needs of the students and community. Committed to creating inclusive and engaging educational experiences that empower every student to achieve their full potential.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
From Roots to Wings
02.2024 - Current
- Co-managed center while providing supervision and management to 26 teachers and over 85 families.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate lead, assistant, and support teachers and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
- Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
- Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and recommend any necessary modifications.
- Continuously sought professional development opportunities for staff members to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
Education Program Admin
Voices of Tomorrow
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintain all forms necessary for various licensing and compliance departments for four separate locations and 8 total classrooms. Upkeep digital and physical storage and act as the primary contact for all administrative needs in the department.
- Helped facilitate successful field trips and educational outings as necessary, ensuring a safe and enriching experience for all participants involved.
- Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.
- Inform businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about educational needs, available programs, and program policies.
- Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
- Maintain all staff records for state and federal compliance policies.
- Collaborate with various departments in the company to ensure the process is followed.
- Support classroom staff in finishing trainings, purchasing and delivering needed supplies, and providing solutions to any problems by communicating with various department heads.
- Create and implement lesson plans for early childhood education regarding social emotional learning, tiered intervention supports, and culturally responsive learning and communication strategies.
- Increased overall efficiency within the education program by managing schedules, resources, and logistical needs for staff members and students alike.
Before and After School Program Supervisor
City of Burien
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Create and implement recruitment plans for introducing new families to the program.
- Create, plan, and implement structured activities for five day after school program for grades 6th through 8th.
- Promoted diversity within programs by incorporating inclusive curriculum components that catered to various learning styles.
- Manage after school assistants and assign tasks and expectations.
- Maintain positive relationships with community organizations and school officials.
- Improved communication among team members through regular meetings, clear expectations setting, and open lines of dialogue.
- Mediated conflicts between staff and students through restorative justice methodology.
Preschool Office Manager
The Goddard School
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintain positive relationships with over 100 families through frequent check ins, thorough orientations and frequent communications through various methods. Assisting with any issues families encounter and deescalating conflict if the situation calls for it.
- Assisted in managing a team of 25 teachers to ensure all company goals were met in a timely manner. Assisted with creating curriculum and deciding what materials and supplies are needed for the classrooms, and how it fits into the budget. Fostered positive relationships and facilitated check ins with teachers to ensure employee satisfaction.
- Developed tracking systems and resources for federal and state licensing regulations. Maintained all confidential information regarding employee and family records. Led all communications with licensing agencies and auditors.
- Created all company communications and marketing flyers. Developed records for company outreach and scheduled all outside businesses and services such as events for families, facilities management, and landlord issues.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Served as primary substitute for all classes regardless of age range, providing support with curriculum goals and data tracking for student success.
Learning Resource Center Paraeducator
Highline School District
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Observe a case load of 38 students. Assist with tracking student performance, and record relevant data to assess progress in accordance with IEPS.
- Provide required accommodations in general education classes to students with IEPS and educational support to all students.
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations at the direction of the special education teacher.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Assist students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Actively participated in regular team meetings to discuss student progress, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies for continued success.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Highline College
Seattle, WA06-2026
High School Diploma -
Highline Big Picture High School
Burien06-2021
Timeline
Assistant Director
From Roots to Wings
02.2024 - Current
Education Program Admin
Voices of Tomorrow
04.2023 - 02.2024
Before and After School Program Supervisor
City of Burien
09.2022 - 03.2023
Preschool Office Manager
The Goddard School
06.2022 - 02.2023
Learning Resource Center Paraeducator
Highline School District
05.2021 - 02.2022
Associate of Arts - Education
Highline College
High School Diploma -
Highline Big Picture High School