Erika Anduze
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Capital Kids DC
Washington, DC
03.2023 - Current
- Mentored staff through professional development opportunities, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Developed and implemented curriculum aligned with state standards to enhance early childhood education programs.
- Led professional development workshops for educators, fostering best practices in early childhood pedagogy.
- Mentored teaching staff, promoting continuous improvement in instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Developed and maintained a high-quality learning environment for children, ensuring safety, engagement, and growth.
- Advocated for early childhood education within the community, raising awareness of the importance of quality learning experiences during formative years.
- Enhanced early childhood education programs by implementing innovative curriculum strategies and learning tools.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to create comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Provided coaching support to educators in key areas such as classroom management techniques or instructional strategies.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to ensure optimal allocation towards educational goals and priorities.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using various assessment tools to identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
- Led continuous improvement efforts by regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong partnerships with families, fostering open communication and shared decision-making processes.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the center while maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations as well as accreditation standards.
Director
Phase Family Learning Center
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversee the daily operation of the Learning Center.
- Follow all state licensing rules and regulations designated by OSSE.
- Manage the staff daily schedule with the Assistant Director.
- Manage staff in collaboration with the Center Support Team.
- Maintain positive relationships with families of the Center.
- Manage policies which conform to the state requirements.
- Use of Creative Curriculum
- Ensure that the property, facility, and equipment are well-maintained.
- Manage financial transactions in the dedicated Preschool Budget through ProCare
- Schedule training of CPR and First Aid for all members of staff and manage annual professional learning plans for each staff member.
- Schedule on-going training of teachers through monthly staff meetings and bi-annual training events.
- Oversee the planning and preparation of meals for the children in conjunction with the Kitchen Manager.
Area Manager
AlphaBEST
08.2017 - 08.2019
- In charge of 8 PWC school sites
- Supervision of 60 employees, Selects, trains, and supervises all on-site staff:
- Provides and maintains records of staff training, orientation
- Develops and maintains excellent program quality
- VA Licensing state regulations.
- Schedules formal meetings as well as drop by visits
- EZ Child Track enrollment and tuition payments
- VA Childcare Subsidy
- Reviews and submits payroll, staff timesheets through ADP
Education Consultant
The Washington Academy
04.2011 - 06.2017
- Created Employee and Parent Handbook
- Created Employee Training Guide and Materials
- Created Enrollment Forms and Parent Contracts
- Created information displayed on company website
- Employee Orientation/Training; Employee Payroll Supervision 54 Employees
- Enrollment of Students & record keeping of student information
- ProCare enrollment; tuition payment; staff and student records
Director
ABC Kiddie College
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Maintain VA state Licensing Regulations for Religious Exempt Schools
- Supervision of 49 employees, interviewing, hiring, training, schedules, payroll
- Enrollment of students, parent orientation, input tuition using
- ProCare Manager
- Marketing school to increase enrollment design marketing materials, event posters
- School Online newsletter, Website, using MS Publisher
- Event Planning including working with different vendors, coordinated school events
- Created school year budget through MS Excel
Director
Children's World Learning Center
08.2005 - 02.2009
- Maintain VA State Regulations for Licensed Childcare
- Supervision of 35 employees, interviewing, hiring, trainings, schedules, payroll
- Enrollment of students, parent orientation, input tuition using company system
- Marketing school to increase enrollment design marketing materials
- School Newsletter
- Maintain school budget with AR under 2%
- NAYCE Accreditation
7th & 8th grade Pre-Algebra Teacher
Barbara Jordan Public Charter School
09.2003 - 06.2005
1st grade Teacher
Minnieland Country Day School
09.2000 - 08.2003
Education
Masters - Education
University of Delaware
05-2000
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Team management
- Staff management
- Budget management
- Staff development
- Contract and vendor management
- Hiring and retention
- Company guidelines
- Time management
Timeline
Director
Capital Kids DC
03.2023 - Current
Director
Phase Family Learning Center
03.2021 - 12.2022
Area Manager
AlphaBEST
08.2017 - 08.2019
Education Consultant
The Washington Academy
04.2011 - 06.2017
Director
ABC Kiddie College
03.2009 - 01.2011
Director
Children's World Learning Center
08.2005 - 02.2009
7th & 8th grade Pre-Algebra Teacher
Barbara Jordan Public Charter School
09.2003 - 06.2005
1st grade Teacher
Minnieland Country Day School
09.2000 - 08.2003
Masters - Education
University of Delaware