Director with experience in strategic planning, team leadership and performance optimization. Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR
Hogar Infantil Fé y alegría
BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA
01.2017 - 07.2024
Developed strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs and community outreach.
Collaborated with staff to design and implement training workshops for educators.
Managed budgets and resources to ensure operational efficiency in program delivery.
Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand service offerings for families.
Led team meetings to align objectives and share best practices among staff members.
Oversaw recruitment and onboarding processes for new team members in the organization.
Analyzed program performance data to inform decision-making and improve services.
Advocated for student needs by engaging with parents and community stakeholders regularly.
Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
Teacher
I.E.D. GERMÁN VARGAS CANTILLO - Fé y alegría
BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA
01.2011 - 12.2016
Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
Implemented educational activities that promote creativity and collaboration.
Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback.
Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
Utilized technology tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Preeschool Education
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ATLANTICO
Puerto Colombia, Atlantico, Colombia
10-2009
Skills
Strategic planning
Educational program design
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Effective communication
Policy development
Human resources management
Rules and regulations
People management
Task delegation
Verbal and written communication
Team leadership
Certification
Diploma in Human Resource Management by Competencies | COMFAMILIAR (2023)
Diploma in Training for Multipliers of Tenderness and Good Treatment | COMFAMILIAR (2023)
Diploma in Neurodidactics | P. U. JAVERIANA CALI (2023)
Diploma in Mental Health in the Workplace Context: “Promotion and Prevention” | P. U. JAVERIANA CALI (2023)
Seminar on Psychosocial Risk. CEDELCA. (2020)
Seminar on First Aid. CEDELCA (2020)
Hygiene and Food Safety. CEDELCA (2020)
COMMUNITY PEDAGOGICAL STRENGTHENING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD | SENA
ASSERTIVE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN WORK TEAMS | SENA