Blanca Adriana Gonzalez
Laredo,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo, enhancing educational programs and increasing retention through expert curriculum development and effective mentoring. Skilled in education administration and organizational development, successfully managed over 350 students and 50 staff, fostering a supportive and achievement-oriented environment.
Knowledgeable Director with proven background in driving learning initiatives and developing impactful training programs. Successfully implemented innovative learning strategies that enhanced employee performance and engagement. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design and team leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Learning Centers
Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo
09.2011 - Current
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs. work with the TRS program and Texas School Ready program.
- Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged Infants school age group. The ages are 3 months to 13 years. The school capacity is 125 student for Carousel Academy and the other center Carousel Lomas is 107 students and Carousel Heights Academy is 125 students in total I supervised more than 357 students.
- Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and Program Playground to send newsletters.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction. classroom assessments three times a year. Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders. parent conference as needed to improved children's behavior.
- Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
- Reviewed and refreshed Frog Street and Teaching Strategies curriculum with faculty members to continuously improve quality of instruction.
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- Developed leadership development programs that cultivated high-potential talent within the organization.
- Increased employee retention rates through the implementation of targeted professional development initiatives.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, reducing time-to-full productivity.
- Established partnerships with external vendors for specialized training resources, optimizing budget allocation.
- Negotiated contracts with third-party providers for out-of-house training services, ensuring optimal value without sacrificing quality.
- Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive learning programs.
- Implemented a system to track employee progress in training programs, allowing for data-driven decision-making regarding future offerings.
- Provided ongoing coaching and support to management teams in their efforts to develop strong workplace cultures centered around learning and development opportunities.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 357 students and 50 employees.
Teacher
Head Start Program
01.2004 - 05.2008
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jhon B. Alexander High School
Laredo, TX05-2001
Skills
- Mentoring
- Curriculum development
- Education administration
- Organizational development
- Faculty supervision
- Student counseling
- Student retention
- Class scheduling
- Classroom evaluations
- Team management
- Disciplinary actions
- Health code compliance
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Staff development
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Texas Driver's License
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- CPR/AED Certification
- Directors Certificate
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
4 Star Level in al Centers
Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo has been certified for more than 8 Years with the programs Texas Rising Star and Texas School Ready Program.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Director of Learning Centers
Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo
09.2011 - Current
Teacher
Head Start Program
01.2004 - 05.2008
- Texas Driver's License
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- CPR/AED Certification
- Directors Certificate
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
High School Diploma -
Jhon B. Alexander High School
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