Nicole Bacak
Consultant
Belmar,NJ
Summary
Operations professional with strong background in managing complex projects and driving operational excellence. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality results. Dependable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing demands of business. Proven skills in strategic planning and team leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of School
Sea Lavender Montessori
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among staff, students, and parents.
- Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and transparently.
- Collaborated with community partners to bring valuable resources and services to support student success.
- Ensured fiscal responsibility through careful budget management and resource allocation.
Director of Operations
Rising Tide Montessori
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Streamlined communication channels within organization, implementing comprehensive internal communication platform that facilitated real-time information sharing.
Technology Support Specialist
Montessori Center of Minnesota Teacher Training
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Developed user-friendly training materials to facilitate quick adoption of new technologies among team members and students alike.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of IT processes, updates, and troubleshooting procedures to streamline future problem resolution efforts.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for instructional materials.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues effectively by drawing upon extensive knowledge of system architecture and industry best practices.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
Lead Teacher
Goodwater Montessori
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Primary Course Assistant
Montessori Institute of North Texas
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted instructors in preparing course materials for effective teaching sessions.
- Improved student comprehension by providing additional tutoring.
- Assisted with grading to provide timely feedback to students.
- Utilized online management systems for efficient assignment submission tracking and grading processes.
- Facilitated workshops to reinforce core topics.
- Supported center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
Independent Consultant
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Ed.
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Handled confidential customer business and operational information.
- Identified opportunities for process enhancements, driving efficiency improvements.
- Fostered strong client relationships through consistent communication and feedback.
Elementary Course Assistant
Loyola University Maryland
08.2012 - 08.2017
- Supported instructors with course material preparation, enhancing student engagement.
- Provided administrative support to maintain seamless course operations.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Collaborated with staff members to share best practices and improve overall teaching quality.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Primary Montessori Education
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MDAMI PRIMARY DIPLOMA - 2 ½ to 6+ Years of Age
The Washington Montessori Institute At Loyola
Columbia, MDBachelor of Arts - Education
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WABachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WASkills
- Business Operations Management
- Customer Support Expertise
- Diversity and inclusion
- Technical troubleshooting
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Budget Oversight
- Adaptive Multitasking Skills
- Strategic Business Marketing
- Calendar management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective Interpersonal Communication
- Proficient in Office Productivity Tools
Certification
- Highly Qualified Educational Aide III
- Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
- CPR/First Aid
Affiliations
AMI/USA
Quote
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
James Clear
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceWork from home optionTimeline
Head of School
Sea Lavender Montessori
07.2021 - 08.2024
Technology Support Specialist
Montessori Center of Minnesota Teacher Training
05.2020 - 08.2020
Director of Operations
Rising Tide Montessori
02.2020 - 08.2023
Primary Course Assistant
Montessori Institute of North Texas
05.2018 - 06.2020
Lead Teacher
Goodwater Montessori
08.2017 - 07.2020
Independent Consultant
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Ed.
06.2017 - 09.2017
Elementary Course Assistant
Loyola University Maryland
08.2012 - 08.2017
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Primary Montessori Education
Loyola University Maryland
AMI PRIMARY DIPLOMA - 2 ½ to 6+ Years of Age
The Washington Montessori Institute At Loyola
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
The Evergreen State College
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