CHIOMA ORJIAKO
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Manager
Next Door Foundation
Milwaukee, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Direct daily educational operations and supervise a multidisciplinary team of early headstart and headstart teachers to ensure high-quality early childhood programming.
- Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations, including Head Start and DCF licensing standards.
- Analyze program data to drive continuous improvement in student outcomes and staff performance.
- Report on program outcomes, demonstrating impact on family economic stability.
- Conduct regular on-site monitoring visits, audits of child files, and safety checks, promptly initiating corrective action plans when needed.
- Co-facilitate staff professional development sessions to enhance instructional techniques and improve student engagement.
- Establish a positive learning environment through clear expectations, consistent routines, and effective communication with students and staff.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 10 employees each year.
- Support and mentor staff on best practices in educational program delivery and assessment strategies.
Family Advocate Specialist
Next Door Foundation
Milwaukee, USA
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Managed caseloads for diverse families, providing comprehensive social work interventions and resource navigation.
- Developed individualized family partnership agreements to support economic self-sufficiency and child wellness.
- Collaborated with community partners to expand the support network for Milwaukee residents.
- Advocated for 100+ families, connecting them to resources for education, employment, supported them with transitions from Early Head Start to Head Start and healthcare.
- Managed caseloads, providing culturally sensitive support and crisis intervention.
Head Start Teacher
Next Door Foundation
Milwaukee, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum for early learners, fostering social-emotional and cognitive growth.
- Maintained detailed student assessments and facilitated parent-teacher conferences to engage families in the learning process.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Ibadan
NigeriaBachelor of Education - Adult Education, Economics
University of Ibadan
NigeriaSkills
- Program management
- Developmental screenings & referral
- Staff supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Adult and early childhood education
- Educational management systems
- Budget management and grant reporting
- Family engagement and advocacy
- Case management
- Trauma-informed practice
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analysis tools
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Collaborated with over 100 families in the development of attendance plans and transition process of their children from early headstart to headstart.
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- Trauma Informed Care
- Verified Certificate in Mental Health History and Treatment (AlaskaX)
- Verified Certificate in Leading with Effective Communication (Inclusive Leadership Training) by CATALYSIX
- Verified Certificate in Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Implementation by HarvardX
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Education Manager
Next Door Foundation
04.2024 - Current
Family Advocate Specialist
Next Door Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2024
Head Start Teacher
Next Door Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Education - Adult Education, Economics
University of Ibadan
Master of Social Work -
University of Ibadan
Education Credentials
- Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Ibadan, Nigeria, WES Evaluation: Evaluated by WES as equivalent to a U.S. Master of Social Work
- Bachelor of Education (Adult Education) & Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Core Competencies
Program Management, Staff Supervision, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Curriculum Development, Head Start Standards, Adult Education, Case Management, Family Support Services, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Economic Impact Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Resource Allocation
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chioma-orjiako-0aa7a414a