MARY FRANKLIN
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate educational director with a passion for creating an inspiring learning environment. Experienced in managing and leading high performing academic teams. Demonstrated success in driving student engagement and leading teams to meet educational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Director
The Learning Experience
Brooklyn, NY
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Hired and supervised staff of 22-25
- Ensured all student and staff records were up to date in accordance with DOH mandates
- Provided ongoing guidance to educators regarding best practices in instructional design, classroom management techniques and student assessment strategies
- Oversaw academic program evaluation, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
- Ensured teacher to student classroom ratio is up to standards
- Answered web leads via phone and/or email and conduct school tours to parents of prospective students
- Developed comprehensive advertising and marketing strategies to enhance the company's enrollment
- Coordinated special events such as open houses, career days and graduation ceremonies to engage students, parents and the community in school life
- Promoted parent involvement in school activities through effective communication channels and regular parent-teacher meetings
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-house training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Effectively taught as many as 25 students of varied academic/age levels (pre-k through 5) with diverse backgrounds
- Filled in for permanent teachers at a moment's notice; closely adhering to lesson plans which covered all subject areas; and kept students motivated, engaged and focused
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior
- Fostered student curiosity and love for learning by presenting material in engaging and relatable ways
- Established positive relationships with parents, teachers and staff through regular communication
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
Brooklyn, NY
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Created lesson plans surrounding one-to-one, small and whole group settings encouraged by school's curriculum
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles for 16 students, resulting in increased student engagement and success
- Established positive relationships with parents, teachers and staff through regular communication
- Prepared meals and snacks for students
Educational Director
The Learning Experience
Brooklyn, NY
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Hired and supervised staff of 12-14
- Ensured all student and staff records were up to date in accordance with DOH mandates
- Provided ongoing guidance to educators regarding best practices in instructional design, classroom management techniques and student assessment strategies
- Oversaw academic program evaluation, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
- Ensured teacher to student classroom ratio is up to standards
- Answered web leads via phone and/or email and conduct school tours to parents of prospective students
- Developed comprehensive advertising and marketing strategies to enhance the company's enrollment
- Coordinated special events such as open houses, career days and graduation ceremonies to engage students, parents and the community in school life
- Promoted parent involvement in school activities through effective communication channels and regular parent-teacher meetings
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-house training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
Lead Teacher
Step By Step Early Childhood Center
Brooklyn
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles for 18 students, resulting in increased student engagement and success
- Created lesson plans surrounding one-to-one, small and whole group settings encouraged by CLASS
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students
- Entered students work sample information based on their learning and knowledge in the 7 areas of personal & social development, language & literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, social studies, the arts and physical development, health & safety
- Established positive relationships with parents, teachers and staff through regular communication
- Prepared meals and snacks for students
- Pets in the Classroom Grant attained via my proposal
Educational Director/Group Teacher
Honeydew Drop Childcare Services
Brooklyn, NY
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Taught lesson plans to 12 preschoolers ages 10 months- 2.11 years old to enhance social-emotional, language, literacy, and math skills
- Created lesson plans surrounding one-to-one, small group and whole group settings encouraged by the Creative Curriculum for Preschool
- Implemented lesson plans using mediums such as art, music, songs, books, and educational videos
- Provided stimulating environment for preschoolers during independent, parallel and/or cooperative play
- Established positive relationships with parents, teachers and staff through regular communication
- Prepared meals and snacks for infants
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing: Merchandise Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York (City), NY08.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY08.1995
Skills
Early Childhood Development
Classroom Management
Problem Solving
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Organizational Leadership
Excellent Communication
Relationship Building
Conflict Resolution
Certification
NYS Teacher License Birth-2nd
Timeline
Educational Director
The Learning Experience
02.2023 - 07.2025
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department of Education
01.2021 - 02.2023
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
10.2019 - 10.2020
Educational Director
The Learning Experience
11.2018 - 10.2019
Lead Teacher
Step By Step Early Childhood Center
09.2017 - 09.2018
Educational Director/Group Teacher
Honeydew Drop Childcare Services
09.2015 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing: Merchandise Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kingsborough Community College