Excellent interpersonal skills and well-liked by teachers, students and parents. Proven to organize a nurturing and effective educational environment. I am energetic with superior collaboration skills. Offers extensive knowledge of child development and education. Skilled in creating and managing programs to create safe, secure and nurturing environment for children. Experienced in successful staff management and program development.
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KEIRA VARGAS
Wellington,FL
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Director
Newbridge Prep
03.2020 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Managed educational program budget and prepared monthly reports.
- Planned and coordinated educational events and activities.
- Trained faculty and staff to develop courses in learning management systems.
- Entered course assignments and training plans in school system.
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum.
- Developed educational curricula that promoted development in key behavioral and educational areas.
- Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success.
- Provided training and professional development for teachers.
- Collaborated with other administrators to assess program and staffs' needs to develop cost-effective budgets.
- Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
Cambridge Schools
Bilingual Pre-K Lead Teacher
03.2014 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Monitored student progress in both English growth and Spanish.
- Kept detailed records of student progress
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Have the opportunity to demonstrate my quality performance for the NAC accreditation, achieving the expectations of the association.
Education
Palm Beach State CollageLake Worth, FL
from Early Childhood Education
University Overview
Atlantic CollageColton St. # 9, Guaynabo, PR 00970
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
08.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Curriculum Development
- Compliance Monitoring
- Team Meetings
- Professional Relationships
- Health and Wellness Management
- Office Administration
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Staff Training
- Early Childhood Education
- Staff Supervision
- Positive Interactions
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
Staff Credential Verification -Formal Education
Director Credential Advance
Director Credential VPK Endorsed
Director Credential Trauma Endorsed
FCCPC- Birth-Five
Trainings
- Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (Fast)
- VPK Administrator (Fast)
- Trauma Informed for Child Care Professional
- Trauma Informed for Child Care Directors
- CPR-First Aid Certification
Timeline
Newbridge Prep
Preschool Director
03.2020 - 05.2023
Bilingual Pre-K Lead Teacher
Cambridge Schools
03.2014 - 03.2020
Palm Beach State Collage
from Early Childhood Education
Atlantic Collage
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
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