Keliann Vega-Ortiz
Plainsboro,NJ
Summary
Early Childhood Education professional with 8 years of classroom experience, behavioral assessment expertise, and 1 year as a Childcare Director. Skilled in staff leadership, family collaboration, and building strong, supportive learning environments. Seeking a rewarding Director role to drive growth and better serve the needs of the center.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Director
iGO STEM Academy
Belle Mead, New Jersey
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and trained staff on best childcare practices and safety protocols.
- Coordinated communication between parents and staff to discuss child progress.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements for childcare services.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information, and developmental progress.
- Developed and implemented engaging educational programs and STEM curriculum for diverse age groups.
- Organized educational workshops and events to enhance community involvement.
- Managed budget allocations effectively for programs and resources.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through teamwork and effective communication.
Curriculum Coordinator, Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
THE GODDARD SCHOOL
WEST WINDSOR
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed care for 1-15 children aged infant to Pre-kindergarten for 8+ hours per shift
- Taught children Covid-19 personal hygiene skills, including handwashing, cough, and sneeze covering, reducing the instance of infectious illness by 70%
- Streamlined teacher-parent days, increasing attendance and engaging through multiple childcare platforms
- Collaborated with teachers and families on plans for helping students excel in and out of the classroom
- Prepared foreign language classes (Spanish and Japanese) for 16-minute sessions per day, improving critical thinking and concentration skills
- Encouraged self-directed play to nurture curiosity, increasing interpersonal skills amongst peers
- Communicated with parents, coaching them in at-home techniques to encourage positivity and curiosity
- Planned 12+ activities per week based on current early childhood development research, including art projects, and puppet storytelling
- Organized open houses for interested parents and guardians, increasing enrollment rates
- Created daily reports for parents and guardians to track their kid's progress
- Created and maintained program records, including incident reports, daily attendance sheets, and logs
Early Childhood Behavioral Assessor
ACELERÓ LEARNING
Freehold Township, NJ
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Streamlined data entry processes, increasing overall data integrity.
- Conducted comprehensive study on COVID's impact, revealing a decline in kindergarten literacy rates
- Enhanced safety for young children by maintaining strict health protocols
- Administered TOPEL, PPVT, WOODCOCK JOHNSON, and MEFS standardized tests, leading to an increase in student performance
Child Care Specialist/ Head Teacher
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF OLD BRIDGE
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Orchestrated weekly communication strategies for teacher teams, increasing efficiency and reducing misunderstanding
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques, resulting in a significant decrease in accidents during potty-training
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology/Education
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2020
Skills
- CPR and first aid
- AED proficiency
- Goddard's proprietary curriculum expertise
- ProCare experience
- Bilingual communication
- Effective communication skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Problem solving skills
- Staff supervision
- Regulatory compliance
- Curriculum development
- Educational assessment
Accomplishments
- Supervised and supported teachers and staff, fostering a positive work culture and improving overall team performance.
- Streamlined daily center operations to ensure smooth scheduling, classroom coverage, and compliance with state licensing regulations.
- Enhanced curriculum with engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, increasing both child engagement and parent satisfaction.
- Partnered closely with families through regular communication and events, strengthening home–school connections and trust.
- Implemented behavioral support strategies that promoted positive classroom environments and reduced disruptions.
- Maintained high safety and quality standards, achieving successful licensing inspections and compliance across all areas.
Certification
- P-3
- Substitute Teaching License
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Director
iGO STEM Academy
10.2024 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator, Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
THE GODDARD SCHOOL
02.2023 - 09.2024
Early Childhood Behavioral Assessor
ACELERÓ LEARNING
01.2023 - 03.2024
Child Care Specialist/ Head Teacher
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF OLD BRIDGE
10.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology/Education
Rutgers University