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Ellen Mero

Boynton Beach,FL

Summary

Experienced early childhood educator with 18 years in lead teaching and center administration. Proven ability to develop curricula and manage operations while fostering inclusive learning environments. Committed to enhancing educational quality and supporting staff development to ensure positive experiences for children and families.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Director

Goddard School
Wellington, FL
09.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with Palm Beach County Health Department to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Mentored staff to enhance professional development and service quality.
  • Developed relationships with families to foster community trust and engagement.
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure adherence to established standards.
  • Organized special events, and fundraisers.
  • Managed payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely compensation.
  • Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Coordinated with outside vendors to arrange for cleaning services, repairs and other necessary services.

On-site Managing Director

Gulf Stream School formerly St. Joseph's ECA
Delray Beach, FL
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed curriculum to enhance educational outcomes for children and staff.
  • Managed personnel operations to ensure effective team performance.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations within health department, maintaining compliance.
  • Maintained accurate files for staff and students to streamline record-keeping.
  • Facilitated communication with parents and address concerns promptly.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of the school while coordinating with staff members.
  • Participated in staff development.
  • Coordinated with senior leadership teams to develop long-term growth plans for the organization.

Director

Saint Joseph's Episcopal School
Delray Beach, FL
08.2018 - 12.2023
  • Oversee the day to day functions of child care center and staff
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the child care center
  • Assure consistent compliance with all FL Dept. of Health regulations
  • Develop and maintain parental rapport: keeping parents informed for their child's daily experiences and center activities
  • Order and maintain childcare supplies and equipment
  • Recruiting, training, supervising and retaining quality staff
  • Prepare and maintain administrative and business reports and records; record payments, bill late charges, collect delinquencies, analyze problems in these areas and make recommendations to resolve them
  • Building facility management including but not limited to inspections, permitting, code compliance
  • Maintain organized and accurate records on all children and staff
  • Develop and implement appropriate, engaging activities and weekly lesson plans based on school curriculum and scope and sequence
  • Supervises, evaluates and coaches assistant teachers, as well as supervise and instruct
  • Maintains a safe and appropriate environment for all children; ensuring that the classroom is kept clean and organized at all times
  • Communicate openly and effectively with parents regarding children's progress
  • Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures and regulations per FL Health Department

Lead Teacher

Saint Joseph's Episcopal School
Delray Beach, FL
06.2011 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
  • Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
  • Created and executed lesson plans.
  • Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

  • Child development expertise
  • Curriculum design and implementation
  • Facilities oversight
  • Hands-on learning facilitation
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Organizational management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Staff training and development
  • Payroll management
  • Record keeping and documentation
  • Team building strategies
  • Performance assessment
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Communication proficiency
  • Strategic planning skills
  • Vendor relations management
  • Program administration
  • Hiring and retention strategies

Certification

  • Child Development Associate Certification
  • First Aid Certification and CPR certified
  • Child Care Center Management Credential
  • Director Credential with VPK endorsement
  • VPK certified classroom teacher

Timeline

Director

Goddard School
09.2024 - Current

On-site Managing Director

Gulf Stream School formerly St. Joseph's ECA
01.2024 - 06.2024

Director

Saint Joseph's Episcopal School
08.2018 - 12.2023

Lead Teacher

Saint Joseph's Episcopal School
06.2011 - 08.2018

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