VANESSA BALQUIEDRA
Artesia,CA
Summary
Seasoned School Administrator with background in leading operations of educational institutions. Possess relevant skills such as strategic planning, staff development, and curriculum design coupled with strengths in communication, leadership, and problem solving. Have demonstrated positive impact by implementing efficient administrative systems and fostering an environment conducive to learning and professional growth.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Hardworking person with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administrator/Lead Teacher
Kid's First Discovery Space
Muntinlupa City, Philippines
01.2005 - Current
- Creates developmentally appropriate programs and curriculum for children Ages 1-6 years old ( face to face and online classes)
- Develops policies for both parents and staff needed to ensure quality Partnership within the school
- Recruits and hires teaching and non-teaching staff
- In-charge of school system to promote satisfactory academic operations For staff and students
- Trains teaching staff towards professional development
- Collaborates with Early Childhood Intervention team and other specialists for inclusion preschool program
- Provides teacher training for day care workers for local government
- Partners with local organizations to provide Collaborative Disability Awareness Seminars ( ie Mutya ng Pilipinas, Enchanted kingdom and AXA)
- Developed and implemented school policies and procedures.
- Created and maintained student databases, records, and files.
- Organized staff meetings and professional development sessions for faculty members.
- Supervised the daily operations of the school office.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans for students.
- Assisted in the recruitment, selection, placement, evaluation, and dismissal of personnel.
- Prepared budgets for school activities and programs.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork or responding to emails.
- Facilitated communication between administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
- Implemented strategies for improving student engagement in learning activities.
- Advised parents on how best to support their children's education at home.
- Managed scheduling of classes and other academic activities such as assemblies or field trips.
- Fostered positive school culture and promoted safety and equity for students.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Head Teacher
Rhinelander Children's Center
New York City, USA
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Company Overview: (Children's Aid Society)
- Created a curriculum based on children's interests and strengths for the 3's class (3-4 years old)
- Planned field trips and developmentally appropriate activities for Both classes
- Facilitated school related events (I
- E
- Family brunch, Halloween parade, Book fair)
- Prepared progress reports and narratives for the class by semester
- Utilized various learning strategies to meet individual needs of each child
- (Children's Aid Society)
Head Teacher
Rita Gold Center at Teachers College, Columbia University
New York City, USA
07.2001 - 08.2002
- Designed and implemented age and culturally appropriate activities For a toddler class (1.6-4 years old)
- Attended student teaching seminars to aid co-teachers in the classroom
- Completed daily anecdotes of children for communication charts shared with their families
- Planned individualized games and activities according on the child's needs
Volunteer
UNICEF
New York City, USA
07.1999 - 07.2002
- Assisted the Chairperson for the Volunteer development
- Worked closely with public relations department in disseminating information about UNICEF
- Participated in fundraising activities for the organization
Tutor
Bank Street School Of Education
New York City, USA
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Planned activities for 2 children (1st and 2nd graders) based on their needs and difficulties
- Strengthened their skills in reading and writing through practice
Volunteer Teacher
Cassidy's Place for the Association to Benefit Children
New York City, USA
09.1999 - 07.2000
- Collaborated with head teachers in implementing activities to a group of children with various needs
- Worked closely with therapists for children with special needs
Head Teacher/ Tutor
The Learning Child School, Inc.
Philippines
04.1998 - 03.1999
- Prepared and implemented weekly lesson plans for a nursery class of 18 children (ages 3.5-4.5 years old)
- Arranged and attended quarterly parent-teacher conferences
- Executed various reading and learning strategies to enable students to learn reading effectively
Assistant Teacher
UP Philippine Association of University Women Child Care Center
Philippines
06.1997 - 10.1997
- Designed and performed weekly lessons for Juniors class (4 years old)
- Worked cooperatively with a head teacher in carrying out appropriate lesson plans
Education
Certificate - Family Engagement in Education
HarvardX
09-2022
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York City, New York, USA05.2002
Credits towards Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Bank Street College of Education
New York City, New York, USA12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Family Life and Child Development
University of the Philippines
Quezon City, Philippines04.1998
Skills
- Records Management
- Community Relations
- Attendance monitoring
- Performance Management
- Academic administration
- Instructional Leadership
- Teacher development
- Human Resources
- Policy and procedure development
- Goal Planning
- Staff Evaluation
- School Administration
- Curriculum Development
- Staff Development
- Special Education
- Schedule Coordination
- Training and mentoring
- Parent Communication
- Fundraising
- Faculty Management
- Policies and procedures implementation
Affiliations
- National Association for the Education of Your Children (NAEYC), Member, 2000
- International Reading Association (IRA), Member, 2003
- People's Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization Foundation (PRISM), Volunteer, 2004
- SENIA (Special Education Network in Asia), Member, 2012
Languages
English
Professional
Filipino
Professional
Timeline
School Administrator/Lead Teacher
Kid's First Discovery Space
01.2005 - Current
Head Teacher
Rhinelander Children's Center
08.2002 - 08.2003
Head Teacher
Rita Gold Center at Teachers College, Columbia University
07.2001 - 08.2002
Tutor
Bank Street School Of Education
01.2000 - 12.2001
Volunteer Teacher
Cassidy's Place for the Association to Benefit Children
09.1999 - 07.2000
Volunteer
UNICEF
07.1999 - 07.2002
Head Teacher/ Tutor
The Learning Child School, Inc.
04.1998 - 03.1999
Assistant Teacher
UP Philippine Association of University Women Child Care Center
06.1997 - 10.1997
Certificate - Family Engagement in Education
HarvardX
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
Credits towards Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Bank Street College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Life and Child Development
University of the Philippines
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