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Jennifer Albright

West Deptford,NJ

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Bright Horizons, recognized for coaching and mentoring staff while fostering a calm and effective leadership style. Achieved a remarkable 100.4% growth in enrollment and sustained low staff turnover rates. Expertise in relationship building and innovative problem-solving ensures high-quality educational standards and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Bright Horizons
Wilmington, DE
07.2023 - Current
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
  • Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
  • Managed communications between parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders.
  • Organized professional development opportunities for faculty members.
  • Coordinated events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and other special activities.
  • Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies.
  • Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Maintained a low staff turnover of 17%.
  • Maintained enrollment of 100.4 FTE's

Childcare Center Director

Bright Horizons
10.2015 - 07.2023
  • Created and maintained a safe and secure learning environment for all students in the program.
  • Oversaw recruitment efforts for new staff members including interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Collaborated with families, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure best practices were being followed in the classroom setting.
  • Facilitated parent workshops on topics such as child development, positive discipline techniques, nutrition.
  • Provided professional development opportunities to early childhood educators and staff.
  • Designed and modified the classroom layout to create an accessible and interactive learning space.
  • Established strong relationships with community partners to support the school's mission and goals.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Fostered an inclusive environment where diversity was respected and celebrated.
  • Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with early childhood education research and best practices.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Early Childhood Assistant Director

Bright Horizons
10.2012 - 10.2015
  • Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
  • Monitored health issues related to nutrition, hygiene and safety practices in the childcare setting.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
  • Participated in team meetings to develop plans for curriculum activities and discuss any concerns or challenges faced by the staff or children.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.

Early Childhood Educator

Bright Horizons
07.2004 - 10.2012
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to meet the developmental needs of children aged 0-5 years.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to promote a respectful learning environment.
  • Maintained detailed records of children's progress, behaviors, and interactions to inform instructional decisions and parent communications.
  • Designed and modified the classroom layout to create an accessible and interactive learning space.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management

Strayer University
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
05-2018

BBA - Business Administration

Strayer University
Bucks County, PA
05-2014

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Cultivating Strong Relationships
  • Calm, centered, connected leadership approach
  • Creative problem solver
  • Identifying and marketing strengths of center
  • Growing and Maintaining Enrollment

Accomplishments

  • Co-Chair of DEI Committee for Division since 2019
  • Divisional Summer Camp Trainer for 10 years
  • Recipient of Bright Horizons HEART Award in 2018
  • Recipient of Bright Horizons Signature Service Award in 2021
  • Recognized for low percentage of staff turnover 2024
  • Recognized for exceeding 100% enrollment 2024

Timeline

Executive Director

Bright Horizons
07.2023 - Current

Childcare Center Director

Bright Horizons
10.2015 - 07.2023

Early Childhood Assistant Director

Bright Horizons
10.2012 - 10.2015

Early Childhood Educator

Bright Horizons
07.2004 - 10.2012

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management

Strayer University

BBA - Business Administration

Strayer University

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