Hi, I’m
Felicia Alfred
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Bezos Academy
Head of School
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Established effective communication channels between administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
- Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time.
- Collaborated with community partners to bring valuable resources and services to support student success.
- Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and transparently.
St Benedict Center
Executive Director
06.2018 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Built strong relationships with parents through open communication channels, resulting in increased trust and confidence in the daycare''s services.
- Mentored new hires on company policies and procedures, best practices within the childcare industry, and specific expectations related to their role as daycare providers.
- Collaborated with staff to design engaging daily activities that fostered social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in children.
- Streamlined enrollment processes for increased efficiency and improved parent experience.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding childcare operations and licensing requirements.
- Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to encourage continuous learning and improvement in their roles.
- Monitored staff-to-child ratios per licensing standards confirming adherence to mandated guidelines at all times ensuring a safe environment for children in attendance.
- Established partnerships with local community organizations to provide additional resources for families utilizing the daycare center''s services.
National Center for Families Learning
Early Childhood Specialist
09.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Expanded cultural awareness within the classroom by incorporating diverse materials and teaching about global customs and traditions.
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies that fostered respect and cooperation among students while minimizing disruptions.
- Encouraged independence among children by guiding them through self-help tasks such as dressing, feeding, and toileting routines.
- Mentored new early childhood educators entering the field, sharing best practices and offering guidance for effective classroom management techniques.
Shine Early Learning
Family Service Coordinator
06.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Attended and participated instaff meetings and training seminars.
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in [Type] database.
- Conducted intake interviews and completed [Type] assessments to understand client needs and discover issues that affect treatment.
- Identified and reported signs and symptoms of violence, abuse and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation.
OVEC
Local Area Manager
04.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Built strong relationships with parents through open communication channels, resulting in increased trust and confidence in the daycare''s services.
- Mentored new hires on company policies and procedures, best practices within the childcare industry, and specific expectations related to their role as daycare providers.
- Collaborated with staff to design engaging daily activities that fostered social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in children.
Louisville Science Center
Early Childhood Education Specialist
01.2010 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Responsible for overall leadership, development and implementation of PNC Grow Up Great with Science Program.
- Designed engaging training sessions for fellow Health Education Specialists to improve their knowledge and skills in the field.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in early childhood education, bringing new ideas and strategies back to the classroom setting.
- Contributed to parent education initiatives by leading workshops on faith development, communication strategies, and family dynamics.
- Continually pursued professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends in early childhood education.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best teaching practices and strategies in early childhood education sector.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to plan and implement educational field trips that complemented classroom lessons while providing hands-on experiences.
Neighborhood House CDC
Director
01.2006 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations and programming, including, but not limited to, daily operations, scheduling, budgets and billing, curriculum and activities.
Jefferson County Public Schools
Preschool Teacher
01.1998 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Create a safe and educational environment for early learners
- Provide leadership to classroom team
- Create an all-inclusive classroom experience for students.
Community Coordinated Childcare
Kentucky Early Childhood Education Trainer
01.2005 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Create training for early childhood educators based on Kentucky’s state Early Childhood Standards
- Train early childhood educators and Childhood Development candidates.
Bright Horizons
Preschool Teacher
01.2002 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Create a safe and educational environment for early learners
- Inspire curiosity and exploration.
Education
Walden University Minneapolis, MN
Master of Arts from Early CHildhood
04.2022
University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
Bachelor of Science from Occupational Training And Human Development
08.2006
Jefferson Community College
Associates in Early Childhood
01.2002
Skills
Fundraising strategies
Visionary Thinking
Diversity and Inclusion
Strategic leadership
Staff Development
Teacher Training
Certification
- Childhood Development Association
- Kentucky Trainers Credential
Timeline
Head of School
Bezos Academy
08.2024 - Current
Executive Director
St Benedict Center
06.2018 - 07.2024
Early Childhood Specialist
National Center for Families Learning
09.2017 - 06.2018
Family Service Coordinator
Shine Early Learning
06.2016 - 03.2017
Local Area Manager
OVEC
04.2014 - 05.2015
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Louisville Science Center
01.2010 - 12.2013
Director
Neighborhood House CDC
01.2006 - 01.2009
Kentucky Early Childhood Education Trainer
Community Coordinated Childcare
01.2005 - 01.2005
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
01.2002 - 01.2003
Preschool Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.2006
Jefferson Community College
Associates in Early Childhood
Walden University
Master of Arts from Early CHildhood
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science from Occupational Training And Human Development
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