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Perla Botello

Cicero,Illinois

Summary

Well-qualified Center Director with proven skills in developing and managing high-quality daycare programs. Adept at marketing the business, developing relationships, and supervising classroom operations. 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

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning Center Director

Happy Days Cicero
Cicero, IL
02.2022 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date records of all student activity at the Learning Center.
  • Created an individualized learning plan for each student based on their academic needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Scheduled appointments with students and families to review progress reports and set new goals for learning objectives.
  • Managed the budget for the learning center, including tracking expenditures and approving purchases.
  • Established protocols for responding quickly and effectively when students have questions or difficulties understanding material.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations governing operations of a Learning Center.
  • Developed a comprehensive training program for new tutors to ensure quality instruction.
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, supervised, evaluated performance of all personnel within the learning center.
  • Analyzed data from student assessments to identify areas of improvement in the learning center.
  • Organized and facilitated weekly meetings with teaching staff to discuss student progress and curriculum goals.
  • Designed strategies for increasing enrollment numbers through marketing campaigns or special events.
  • Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
  • Recruited, hired and oriented departmental staff.

Teacher

Let's Play Child Development Center
North Riverside, IL
02.2019 - 03.2022
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • 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.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.

Credit Manager

JCPenney
North Riverside, IL
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assessed customer creditworthiness based on financial reports, payment histories and other sources of information.
  • Evaluated customer applications for credit limits in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure prompt payments on accounts receivable.
  • Ensured timely and accurate processing of all credit transactions.
  • Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
  • Managed reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.
  • Applied deep understanding of industry best practices and legal requirements to prevent critical incidents.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Morton College
Cicero, IL
12-2023

High School Diploma -

Morton East
Cicero, IL
05-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Educational Leadership
  • Program Management
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Student Assessment
  • Problem-Solving
  • Database Administration
  • Multitasking
  • Curriculum Development
  • Self Motivation
  • Budget Control

Certification

  • Illinois Director Credential
  • Illinois State Seal of Billiteracy

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Miss Cicero Latina (2021)
  • Miss Illinois Latina (2021)
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society (2022)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2023)
  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2023)

Timeline

Learning Center Director

Happy Days Cicero
02.2022 - Current

Teacher

Let's Play Child Development Center
02.2019 - 03.2022

Credit Manager

JCPenney
01.2018 - 02.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Morton College

High School Diploma -

Morton East

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

National Louis University

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