Celeste Orlandi
Summary
Seasoned Assistant Director knowledgeable about all areas of business operations. Offering several years of experience in business planning, operations and team management. Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
New Hope Learning Center
Quakertown, PA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Family Resource Specialist
JusticeWorks YouthCare
East Stroudsburg, PA
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
Lead Teacher
Ravens Daycare Center
Brooklyn, NY
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Teacher
Wyandanch School District
Wyandanch, NY
02.2013 - 09.2019
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Owner/Director of Daycare
Childcare Council Of Suffolk
Brentwood, NY
02.2005 - 04.2010
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
Paraprofessional Educator
370k NY Board Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.1992 - 02.2005
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Human Services And Leadership
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - General And Special Education
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY05.2008
Skills
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Accounting Techniques
- Business Management Principles
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
Certification
CPR/First Aide Training
Languages
sign language
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Director
New Hope Learning Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
Family Resource Specialist
JusticeWorks YouthCare
12.2020 - 09.2021
Lead Teacher
Ravens Daycare Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
Teacher
Wyandanch School District
02.2013 - 09.2019
Owner/Director of Daycare
Childcare Council Of Suffolk
02.2005 - 04.2010
Paraprofessional Educator
370k NY Board Of Education
09.1992 - 02.2005
Master of Science - Human Services And Leadership
St. Joseph's College
Bachelor of Arts - General And Special Education
St. Joseph's College
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