Mia Acuna
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished and committed educational leader with a proven track record of driving excellence in academic programs, fostering a positive school culture, and implementing strategic initiatives for institutional growth. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders to enhance overall school performance and increase enrollment. Continuously demonstrates ability to foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment while aligning with educational standards and best practices. There is no mountain too high for this Bay Area native.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant School Leader
MISSION MONTESSORI SCHOOL
09.2023 - Current
- Served as the Site Director, ensuring compliance with all licensing requirements and safety regulations
- Created collaborative partnerships with parents, teachers, administrators, and community members to promote a positive culture
- Maintained organized student and staff records
- Created an inclusive environment where all students and staff feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity
- Served as a liaison between school administration, local government agencies, and contractors involved in providing services
- Managed school administration operations, staffing ratio's, scheduling, onboarding processes, professional development and daily operations
- Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents
- Displayed strong communication etiquette, effectively handling school-wide updates and producing communications in a timely manner
Head of School
Mission Montessori School
San Francisco, CA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Led enrollment initiatives and provided tours to the public.
- Coordinated special events, such as open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and community events.
- Executed strategies to increase parental and community engagement within the school.
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with parents, students, and members of the community.
- Supervised administrative staff responsible for student and staff records, emergency protocols, licensing, and school-wide orders.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment.
Program Director
KATHERINE MICHIELS SCHOOL
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed Infant/Toddler and Preschool programs operations and provided strategic leadership
- Organized and led tours, open houses, school events/fundraisers, conferences, and staff trainings
- Communicated directly with Reggio Emilia specialists to then relay the educational philosophy down to staff and parent community
- Gained advanced knowledge of file intake, classification and management processes
- Interviewed and hired candidates
- Enforced strict policies/procedures and abiding by licensing requirements
Supervisor of Operations
YMCA BARKLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Bellingham, USA
02.2015 - 05.2019
- Cultivated community outreach by streamlining information through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and interpersonal communication tactics
- Maintained licensing and safety regulations including fire and disaster preparedness, Washington State Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines
- Gatekept confidential matters
- Represent the YMCA and the YMCA's core values at all times
- Created enriching curriculum for each class and devised daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of each student
- Main source of communication for staff and parent community
Skills
- Staff Management
- Instructional Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Staff Development
- Student Engagement
- Recordkeeping
- Conflict Resolution
- Team building
- Cultural Awareness
- Task Prioritization
- Microsoft Office
- Poised
- Software Proficiency
- Calendar Management
- Effective listening and communication
Timeline
Head of School
Mission Montessori School
11.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant School Leader
MISSION MONTESSORI SCHOOL
09.2023 - Current
Program Director
KATHERINE MICHIELS SCHOOL
05.2019 - 08.2020
Supervisor of Operations
YMCA BARKLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
02.2015 - 05.2019
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