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Brianna Struggs

Waldorf,MD

Summary

Proficient Program Director adept at managing all facets of strategic planning, operational leadership, and program operations, including administration and outreach. Well-versed in multitasking to achieve challenging goals. Prepared to leverage 7 years' experience in education to take on challenging roles with long-term potential for growth and advancement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Director

Discovery Lane School
09.2021 - Current
  • Provided high-level administrative and programmatic support to institutional leadership and external stakeholders
  • Created, implemented, and managed school activities and lessons that engage both the learning and teaching experience
  • Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
  • Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
  • Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
  • Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
  • Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
  • Directed staff training on technical aspects of programming activities.
  • Managed after-school programs, community events, and philanthropic activities
  • Conducted standardized assessments, using the Brigance System
  • Served on the internal Hiring Committee, and provide training to incoming Professionals, and supervise new team members.
  • Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
  • Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
  • Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the program.

Grade-level Chair

Discovery Lane School
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Handled scheduling procedures for department and directed team members in setting and achieving goals.
  • Analyzed assessment results regularly to identify areas where intervention was needed.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company and federal regulations to drive product quality, consistency and compliance.
  • Collaborated with other grade level chairs to develop effective cross-grade curricula materials.
  • Facilitated discussion among faculty members about best practices for improving student achievement.
  • Supported teachers in their efforts to implement new technologies into the classroom setting.
  • Supervised the teaching staff, including evaluating performance and providing professional development opportunities.
  • Assisted in the selection of instructional materials to enhance classroom learning experiences.
  • Planned and implemented grade level curriculum aligned with district goals.
  • Reviewed lesson plans submitted by teachers on a regular basis to ensure they met established criteria.
  • Served as a liaison between administration, faculty members, parents, and students.
  • Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.

Lead Teacher

Discovery Lane School
03.2018 - 05.2020
  • Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
  • Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
  • Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
  • Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
  • Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
  • Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
  • Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
  • Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
  • Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.

Education

Associates degree - Early Childhood Education

Trinity Washington University

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Policy Implementation
  • Performance Standards and Analysis
  • Operations Oversight
  • Customer Service Experience
  • Student Records Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Program Leadership
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Development

Certification

  • Maryland Department of Education, Childcare Credential Program, Level 2, 05/2023
  • Care Courses, Childcare Administration, 03/2020
  • Human Research, Group 1 Social & Behavioral Research, 12/2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Director

Discovery Lane School
09.2021 - Current

Grade-level Chair

Discovery Lane School
05.2020 - 09.2021

Lead Teacher

Discovery Lane School
03.2018 - 05.2020

Associates degree - Early Childhood Education

Trinity Washington University

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