Setareh Pooyan
San Francisco
Summary
Highly experienced Program Director with proven success in managing complex projects. Adept at strategic planning, budgeting, and team leadership. Skilled in fostering partnerships and driving change to achieve program goals in partnership with Executive leadership team and educators.
In previous roles, have successfully launched new initiatives and streamlined processes for improved efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Holy Family Day Home-Non-Profit
San Francisco
05.2019 - Current
- Train, manage, and oversee program operations with Executive leadership of early education
- Center serving 200+ students; responsibilities including staff management, trainings, and financials
- Supervise team of 35+ early educators, administrators, curriculum specialists
- Supervise inclusive service providers to ensure high quality of care and services to students and families
- Facilitate communications between cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution
- Develop and implement policies and procedures in collaboration with human resources, including California state licensing, regulations, and communications standards
- Implement data-driven improvements to curriculum, resulting in enhanced learning outcomes and increased satisfaction rates
- Build strong partnerships with local organizations, expanding resources and enrichment opportunities for our diverse population
- Conduct regular program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing action plans
- Mentor and develop staff, fostering a positive work environment that promotes professional growth and exceptional services
- Meticulously managed budgets, aligning expenditures with program goals
HEAD TEACHER /EVENT COORDINATOR
KinderCare Education
San Francisco
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Led classroom instruction and growth and development for 14+ students providing award-winning curriculum, NAEYC guidelines, and engaging activities
- Communicated with parents and families through app technology implemented daily
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops, trainings, and required off-sites
- Led dynamic classroom activities and coordinated engaging events, fostering a vibrant learning environment for children while enhancing parental involvement
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies, resulting in improved student engagement and measurable progress in key developmental areas
- Meticulously planned and executed educational programs and events, ensuring alignment with curriculum goals and safety standards
LEAD TEACHER
Magic Cottage School
San Francisco
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Promoted physical, academic, emotional, and social development by implementing diverse classroom environment for 24+ students with Waldorf philosophy
- Created and administered instruction, trainings, and documentation
- Implemented innovative teaching methods
- Fostered a supportive learning environment, collaborating with parents and staff to address individual student needs
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices
RECREATIONAL LEADER
City of Sacramento, Head Start program
Sacramento
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Led engaging recreational activities, fostering community spirit and promoting active lifestyles
- Developed creative programs that increased participation rates substantially
- Coordinated with diverse teams to deliver inclusive recreational experiences
- Built strong relationships with participants, colleagues, and community partners
ADMINISTRATOR/PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Kishair Language School
Tehran Province
03.2006 - 03.2012
- Streamlined administrative processes, reducing paperwork by implementing digital systems
- Analyzed student data to optimize class schedules and resource allocation
- Improved student retention rates through proactive communication and personalized follow-ups
- Implemented feedback system, leading to higher satisfaction scores
- Introduced new language learning technologies, enhancing student engagement and progress tracking
- Developed creative solutions for resource management challenges
- Oversaw the program operations with overs 35+ staff
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Madha engineering
Tehran Province
07.2005 - 06.2010
- Fostered cross-departmental partnerships to align marketing efforts with institutional goals
- Spearheaded cross-functional collaborations, aligning marketing strategies with organizational objectives to drive institutional growth and brand visibility
- Pioneered novel marketing approaches, fostering synergies between departments to create cohesive campaigns that resonated with target audiences
- Oversaw team of 35+ staff, trained and provided professional development opportunities
- Orchestrated strategic partnerships across divisions, resulting in streamlined marketing initiatives that significantly boosted institutional performance
- Leveraged advanced analytics to optimize marketing spend, resulting in enhanced campaign performance and more efficient resource allocation
Education
BACHELOR OF ART -
MASTER OF ART - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM DIRECTOR PERMIT -
Skills
- Education and early childhood education
- Program management
- Policy implementation
- Staff training
- Team supervision
- Performance evaluation
- Innovative teaching
- Staff development
- Leadership
- Research
- Conflict Resolution
- Conflict Management
- Management
- Innovative Thinking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Budgeting
- Mentoring
Timeline
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Holy Family Day Home-Non-Profit
05.2019 - Current
HEAD TEACHER /EVENT COORDINATOR
KinderCare Education
11.2017 - 07.2019
LEAD TEACHER
Magic Cottage School
07.2014 - 10.2017
RECREATIONAL LEADER
City of Sacramento, Head Start program
06.2013 - 05.2014
ADMINISTRATOR/PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Kishair Language School
03.2006 - 03.2012
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Madha engineering
07.2005 - 06.2010