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Mary Jane Ritchie

Dunwoody,GA

Summary

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Mathnasium
Woodstock, GA
06.2021 - Current
  • Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.

Center Director

Center Academy
Smyrna, GA
06.2010 - 03.2019
  • Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
  • Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to [Number] children each day.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children and families.
  • Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues and injuries.
  • Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.

Helped Developed Curicula for Initial SACS Visit

Cornerstone Christian Academy
Peachtree Corners, GA
08.2009 - 05.2010

Principal

KIng's Ridge Christian School
ALpharetta, GA
06.2006 - 05.2009
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.

Head of School

Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School
Brookhaven, GA
06.2005 - 06.2006
  • Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
  • Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
  • Coordinated smooth mealtimes and student transitions.
  • Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
  • Chaired hiring committees for [Number] new core faculty members in [Type] Department.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as [Type] and [Type].
  • Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
  • Met coverage goals by setting effective schedules and delegating work to individual instructors.

Principal

Wesleyan School
Norcross, GA
02.1992 - 06.2005
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
  • Managed all details regarding student discipline.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Collaborated with [Job title] to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
  • Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
  • Collaborated with system's [Job title] to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Introduced modifications to [Area of study] curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Master of Education - Middle Childhood Education

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Specialist of Education - Education Administration

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Partnerships and Affiliations
  • Team Management
  • Public Relations
  • Calendar Management
  • Staff Training
  • Event Supervision
  • Administrative Recordkeeping
  • Annual Planning
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Staff Supervision
  • Maintaining Order
  • Charismatic Leader
  • Budget Management
  • Meeting Support
  • Agenda Setting and Control
  • Public Safety
  • News Stories Writing
  • Event Planning
  • Protecting People and Property
  • Food Service Regulations
  • Event Staffing
  • Customer Service
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Proposal Writing
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Financial Reporting
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Content Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Safety and Security
  • Corrective Actions
  • Budget Planning
  • Foot Patrolling
  • Strategic Planning
  • Special Event Planning
  • Event Calendar Management
  • Operational Analysis
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Goal Attainment
  • Crisis Management
  • Staff Leadership
  • Production Staff Coordination
  • Skilled in Mediation
  • Printing Materials
  • Recordkeeping

Work Availability

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Timeline

Director

Mathnasium
06.2021 - Current

Center Director

Center Academy
06.2010 - 03.2019

Helped Developed Curicula for Initial SACS Visit

Cornerstone Christian Academy
08.2009 - 05.2010

Principal

KIng's Ridge Christian School
06.2006 - 05.2009

Head of School

Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School
06.2005 - 06.2006

Principal

Wesleyan School
02.1992 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Valdosta State University

Master of Education - Middle Childhood Education

Georgia State University

Specialist of Education - Education Administration

Georgia State University

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