Solutions-focused Education Executive eager to contribute exceptional communication, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills toward supporting the goals of a progressive educational employer.  Resourceful leader with the ability to drive cohesion among educational programs, gain the cooperation of key leaders to execute program objectives.  Core competencies:

 

   Act as Liaison Between Administration and Board

   Dynamic, Articulate and Analytical

   Balance Priorities /Maintain Project Timelines

   Develop and Execute Action Plans

   Dedicated to Community/Children/Families

   Effective Fundraiser/Community Relations Talent

 

Professional Profile

   Proficient problem solver who conceptualizes organizational needs to develop workable solutions.

   Highly sensitive to curriculum development, teaching, learning styles and methods

   Provide strategic planning and vision to educational functions, integrating the requirements of all units.

   Strong communication skills; establish positive, collaborative working relationships with and among students, staff, parents, and the community.

   Track record of creating a safe, comfortable and open environment where students feel accepted, comfortable and engaged; provide the guidance that allows each student to enhance performance and attain personal and professional goals.

   Define benchmarks for success and accountability, build strong academic and extra-curricular programs.

   Interact with a cross-functional management team; prepare and present findings, define action plans, and provide leadership for change.

 

 

2010 Registered Intern/Palomar Family C.S:

   Work with elementary aged children 5-12 years of age; apply interventions to strengthen academic results; manage emotional, behavioral issues, address family dynamics and collaborate with prinicipal, families and supervisors.

 

2010:  Group Leader and Registered Intern/Palomar Family Counseling Services

   Conduct small group and individual intervention with at risk students from Kindergarten through 3rd grade levels; lead implementation of Incredible Years curriculum, and support children with emotional and behavioral issues.

   Collaborate with principals, teachers, psychologists, children and families to help children achieve emotional and educational balance.

 

2010:  TA for Introduction to Psychopathology

   Worked with a culturally diverse group of Master s level students using the DSM-lV and Recovery Approaches; evaluate students work, and make recommendations for improvement.

 

2008 to 2009:   Practicum Student: Marriage and Family Therapy

Abraxas Alternative High School, Poway, CA / Elementary Schools, Vista, CA

   Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students facing emotional crisis, substance abuse and pathology issues; collaborated with principal, staff, counselors and families to address concerns, and facilitated one on one therapy sessions and Anger Management Group.

 

2000 to 2007:  Director of Early Childhood/Temple Solel, Encinitas/Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Xxxxxx

   Drove tactical community relations and marketing strategies to grow enrollment from 65 to 185 students and increased surplus funds from $2K to $180K; led aggressive fundraising efforts to secure over $100K in donations for the construction of a playground in a new facility.

   Directed the research, writing and planning of standardized curriculum; introduced monthly parent chats to enhance communication, and led creation of a new Pre-K program.

 

 

 

 

1995 to 2000:  Curriculum Support/ Solana Beach School District, Solana Beach, Xxxxxx

   Applied dynamic analytical skills to design support programs for students requiring additional assistance; worked collaboratively with teachers to define student needs, and orchestrated group learning activities.

 

1981 to 1993:  Director and Administrator/ The Village Learning Center, Toronto, Canada

   Provided leadership and oversight for this Center supporting children with learning disabilities and behavioral issues; spearheaded tactical marketing, administration and communication programs to drive community support and program excellence.

 

Activities / Memberships

 

Current: AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy)

2006 to 2008:  Member, IDA (Infant Development Association)
2006 to 2007:  Committee Member, Strategic Planning and Marketing for Jewish Day Schools

2006:  Co-Chair, Annual National URJ-ECE Conference

2005:  Participant, Professionals Exchange Program in Israel

2003 to 2008:  Member, URJ-ECE (Union of Reform Judaism for Early Childhood Education)

2003 to 2005:  Secretary, NJECN (National Jewish Early Childhood Network)

 

 

In Progress:  PsyD. in Marriage and Family Therapy

Current:  Play Therapy Certificate Program, UCSD Extension

2009:  Allliant International University, - MA Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy

2009:  CSPP, Registered Intern

 

University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario - Bachelor of Arts Degree

George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario - Early Childhood Education Diploma: With Honors

 

2007/2008:  Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship, Xxxxxx

2007:  Infant Development Association Conference -  San Jose

2007:  Bowen Workshop with Dr. Kerr, Xxxxxx

2003:  Mentoring Workshop - San Francisco State University