Isabel Sousa
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Director with over 13 years of experience in childcare management. Proven expertise in staff training, program implementation, and fostering community relations to enhance student engagement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Director
Achieving Stars Academy
Milpitas, California
08.2010 - 05.2024
- Managed childcare center operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Oversaw staff leadership, including hiring, training, and supervising teachers in effective practices.
- Implemented a comprehensive curriculum to enhance quality of learning experiences.
- Fostered strong parent and community relations to support student engagement.
- Conducted facility oversight, maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.
- Provided tours and facilitated enrollment processes for new students.
- Taught Transition Kindergarten, focusing on foundational skills development.
Teacher (First and Second Grade)
Santa Clara Unified School District
Santa Clara, California
08.2004 - 06.2020
- Created and managed safe, inclusive learning environment to enhance reading and writing skills.
- Delivered lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, ensuring comprehension of material.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback mechanisms.
- Conducted Parent/Teacher Conferences while providing Trimester Report Cards to parents.
- Participated in weekly Staff meetings and attended workshops for professional growth.
Teacher (Kindergarten-Second Grade)
Alum Rock Union School District
San Jose, California
08.1995 - 06.2004
- Fostered a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with district curriculum.
- Delivered individual and small group support to enhance reading and writing skills.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to address student achievements and challenges.
- Engaged in professional development workshops to refine teaching methods.
Program Coordinator for Mozambique
International Rescue Committee, IRC
New York, New York
03.1993 - 11.1994
- Established partnerships with local government officials to strengthen IRC presence in Tete Province, Mozambique.
- Developed and executed program activities aligning with established goals and objectives.
- Created employee contracts in Portuguese and hired qualified personnel.
- Managed logistics and schedules for training sessions and workshops for local staff.
- Coordinated delivery of essential materials for effective program implementation.
- Facilitated collaboration with NGOs to support refugee repatriation efforts to Mozambique.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Ssan Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05-1991
Skills
- Childcare management and safety compliance
- Staff training and development
- Curriculum design
Timeline
Preschool Director
Achieving Stars Academy
08.2010 - 05.2024
Teacher (First and Second Grade)
Santa Clara Unified School District
08.2004 - 06.2020
Teacher (Kindergarten-Second Grade)
Alum Rock Union School District
08.1995 - 06.2004
Program Coordinator for Mozambique
International Rescue Committee, IRC
03.1993 - 11.1994
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Ssan Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus