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Tara Aledia

Worthington,OH

Summary

Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

The Gardner School
08.2010 - Current
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.

Lead Teacher

The Ohio State University Child Care Program
06.2009 - 08.2010
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.

Lead Teacher

Franklin County Early Head Start
09.2009 - 06.2010
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University
Toronto, Ontario Canada
05.2003

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Humber College
Etbiocoke, Ontario Canada
05.2001

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Leadership Development
  • Customer Service
  • Team Building & Retention

Timeline

Executive Director

The Gardner School
08.2010 - Current

Lead Teacher

Franklin County Early Head Start
09.2009 - 06.2010

Lead Teacher

The Ohio State University Child Care Program
06.2009 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Humber College

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