Vivien Firta

• Managed financial resources allocated for the preschool program, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Assisted teachers with developing age-appropriate curricula that meets all state standards for early childhood education programs.
• Organized professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Prepared monthly reports outlining the overall performance of the preschool program.
• Created policies and procedures related to curriculum design and safety protocols.
• Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
• Established effective communication channels with parents, faculty, and students.
• Developed annual budget by assessing teacher and program needs and implementing cost-effective solutions.
• Developed and implemented innovative strategies to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for preschoolers.
• Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.

Early Childhood Education Consultant providing professional development and consulting to preschools and parents of young children

Expertise includes:

• NAEYC accreditation
• Emergent Curriculum/Creative Curriculum Classroom, Curriculum & Materials
• Anti-Bias & Inclusion
• Environments using rating tools
• Licensing/ratio compliance
• Social/Emotional Learning and Yoga
• Assessment Tools
• Leadership
• Nonviolent Communication

• Substitute lead teacher in private elementary school for a fourth grade classroom
• Hired on as the permanent teacher for the 2022-2023 school year
• Responsible for teaching a fourth grade curriculum based on California Standards
• SEL coordinator

• Led and supervised a team of 22 teachers, office staff, assistant director and barnyard staff
• Ensured center was in compliance with licensing
• Hired qualified candidates
• Improved program including curriculum, staff development, enhancement of the environment (indoor and outdoors)
• Mentored and taught staff on emergent curriculum, anti-bias curriculum, outdoor classroom concept, teacher-family relationships, etc via online and in person

• Led and supervised a staff of 14 teachers and one office assistant, including training and staff development
• Managed day to day functions, daily parent engagement, recruit families, provided resources to families
• Worked collaboratively with the pastor of the church and the board of trustees
• Worked closely with parent committee to plan events, including fundraising
• Oversaw the school's budget and make adjustments as needed
• NAEYC accreditation, annual maintenance, and community care licensing.

• Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
• Engaged in fundraising and resource development efforts by reaching out to interested partners and donors.
• Facilitated communication between board members during decision-making processes.
• Collaborated with executive team members on fundraising initiatives to secure additional funding sources for the organization.
• Communicated with valuable partners and recruited potential board members.
• Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
• Oversaw state contracts and food program funding.

• Worked as a partner with the Director in supervising a safe and caring environment for the development of children
• Successfully assist in working with a diverse staff of reputable and devoted teachers
• Planned and budgeted.
• Worked with the Director to evaluate, develop, and enhance school curriculum
• Interacted with children's parents on a formal and informal daily basis aligning with the goals and communications of the Director
• Assisted the Director, Parent Committee and parents in overseeing several fundraising campaigns
• Assisted Director in engaging in outreach and PR about the school

• Responsible for staffing, staffing planning, conducting written staff performance appraisals, budgeting, ensuring compliance with training requirements and safety policies and procedures, developing faculty and staff and controlling school expenditures
• Managed contracts from the state of California.
• Ensured operations are in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, as well as standards set forth by membership and certifications in relevant professional organizations
• Coordinated facility upkeep, inspection and licensing needs
• Attended Board meetings, introduced board member applicants
• Identified, assessed and managed liability, safety and other risks confronting organization and keeps the Board informed as substantial risks are identified
• Served as the lead customer service contact for families in the organizations area, including: answering questions, welcoming and touring as well as representing the organization at meetings
• Acted as a liaison between the center and all off the community resources, communicating relevant information to the staff and families
• Developed and implements center's policies and procedures
• Coordinated, attends and hosts all of the center's functions
• Attended regular state conducted seminars to ensure compliance with the Title IV regulations and certification of eligibility of families served.