Teresa Romero
Landover,MD
Summary
As the Executive Director, I am dedicated to leveraging our team’s strengths in leadership and innovation to foster an educational environment that not only meets but exceeds expectations. With a focus on meticulous organization and detailed orientation, our leadership team is adept at steering our high-performing staff towards developing effective solutions and resolving both operational and technical challenges.
As an Executive Director, I am proud to be part of an institution that offer a creative curriculum delivered in Spanish, providing a unique and enriching learning experience that distinguishes us from traditional early childhood education programs. This initiative is not merely about language acquisition; it is about molding a foundation for lifelong learning and academic readiness.
Our priority is to ensure that each student achieves greatness in all facets of their education. As our students progress to elementary school, they leave the program not only with Spanish as a second language but also with a strong academic preparation that sets them apart. We are committed to ensuring that our curriculum supports this vision by integrating comprehensive educational strategies that cater to the developmental needs of each child.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Bambini Early Childhood Development
2023.04 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversee financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships. (National Children's Museum)
- Established and maintained strong relationships with Parents, Teachers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Visit all 5 schools ones a week.
- Manage Payroll and timecards of all the Teachers, Directors and staff.
Co-Director
Bambini Early Childhood Development
2021.03 - 2023.04
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Fostered an inclusive environment that valued diversity of thought, experience, and background among team members.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems through creative problem-solving techniques and cross-functional collaboration.
- Developed comprehensive training programs, resulting in a more skilled and confident staff. (OSSE LMS) ( Quorum)
- Mentored junior staff members to support their professional development and encourage career progression.
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies and regular meetings.
- Increased parents satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service consistently.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Teacher Leader
Bambini Early Childhood Development
2018.10 - 2021.02
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, maximizing student understanding of interconnected concepts.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Provided timely feedback on student work, offering constructive criticism and praise to motivate continued improvement in both academics and personal growth.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote student involvement in school events and foster a sense of community among classmates.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement. ( ASQ) and (Gold teaching strategies)
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records. (Bright Wheel, Tadpoles, ProCare)
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- I am a bilingual teacher, Bambini CDC is a full Spanish emerging school program.
Clerk
Baker & McKenzie
2014.01 - 2018.10
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Processed mail accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all correspondence was distributed to the correct recipients in a timely manner.
- Maintained a professional atmosphere within the office setting through effective communication skills and polished presentation abilities.
- Monitored office supplies and made arrangements for restocking of low-stock items.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Booked and prepared meeting rooms, making arrangements for availability of refreshments.
- Supported event planning initiatives through venue sourcing, material preparation and logistics coordination resulting in successful gatherings.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of The Potomac
Washington, DC07.2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC12.2023
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Instituto De Educacion Infantil
Rockville, MD01.2017
High School Diploma -
Instituto Migueleño De Comercio IMCO
El Salvador10.2003
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Multitasker
- Staff Management
- Public Speaking
- Human Resources Management
- Client Services
- Quality Control
- Education
- Relationship and Team Building
- Software skills: Microsoft Office
- People and Culture
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR 12/11/2023
- Safe Sleep and Sweet Dreams for infants
- Cut the cooties, Communicable Disease Prevention in Childcare
- Keeping our Children Safe: Planning Ahead and being Prepared
- Traveling with Precious Cargo
- From Food to Physical Activity
- Understanding Child Abuse and Prevention
- The Nuts and Bolts of Developmental Screening
- Learning Every Day Through the Senses
- Enriching Play
- The Developing Infant and Toddler
- Growing Language for Infants and Toddlers
- Dual Language Learners
- Child Language Development and Signs Of Delay
- Building Resilience after Natural Disaster
- Challenging Behavior: Reveal the Meaning
- Responsive Feeding for Infants and Young Toddlers
- Enriching Indoor Environments
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Director
Bambini Early Childhood Development
2023.04 - Current
Co-Director
Bambini Early Childhood Development
2021.03 - 2023.04
Teacher Leader
Bambini Early Childhood Development
2018.10 - 2021.02
Clerk
Baker & McKenzie
2014.01 - 2018.10
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of The Potomac
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of The District of Columbia
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Instituto De Educacion Infantil
High School Diploma -
Instituto Migueleño De Comercio IMCO
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR 12/11/2023
- Safe Sleep and Sweet Dreams for infants
- Cut the cooties, Communicable Disease Prevention in Childcare
- Keeping our Children Safe: Planning Ahead and being Prepared
- Traveling with Precious Cargo
- From Food to Physical Activity
- Understanding Child Abuse and Prevention
- The Nuts and Bolts of Developmental Screening
- Learning Every Day Through the Senses
- Enriching Play
- The Developing Infant and Toddler
- Growing Language for Infants and Toddlers
- Dual Language Learners
- Child Language Development and Signs Of Delay
- Building Resilience after Natural Disaster
- Challenging Behavior: Reveal the Meaning
- Responsive Feeding for Infants and Young Toddlers
- Enriching Indoor Environments
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