Stella Pereira
5836 214 ST NW, Edmonton
Summary
Dedicated executive with more than 20 years progressive career in Early Childhood Education. Organized and detail-oriented, enthusiastic and eager to contribute to work and team success through hard work and professional development
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
The Duck Inn Society
05.2021 - Current
- Align organization's vision, goals and objectives to achieve consistent high results.
- Brainstorm new program planning ideas with room supervisors to enhance quality of the daycare and out of school care.
- Exercise appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Write out grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
- Foster work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Conduct regular team meetings to receive feedback on current practices or new implementations, clarify roles of educators and have open discussions on introducing new processes to boost quality and morale across all sections.
- Establish open line of communication with parents for easy access to information and resolving any concerns that may arise and having problem resolution processes to improve client satisfaction rates.
- Update and maintain family database regularly.
- Work closely with board of directors to strategically affect direction of operations.
- Conduct staff evaluations and performance metrics to encourage efforts toward common goals.
- Encourage and plan for a yearly minimum of 2 professional development courses for educators
- Negotiate new annual contracts and service agreements with the school board and with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Update and maintain information on our website and social media.
Program Supervisor
The Duck inn Society
04.2008 - 05.2021
- Prepared, updated and organized all printed materials required for the program
- Oversaw smooth and efficient delivery of the program
- Supervised program planning for children aged 18 months to 12 years.
- Participated and prepared programming and documentation during the Accreditation process.
- Interviewed and hired Child Care workers.
- Received and processed enrollment forms.
- Collected and reconciled monthly fees.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details, Licencing and health requirements
- Managed database and updated family information regularly
- Prepared monthly reports and documentation
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate child development techniques
- Supervised in excess of 10 part-time and full time early childhood professionals and student teachers.
Visa Officer
New Zealand Immigration
01.1994 - 12.1997
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction with prompt, courteous service for both applicants and their sponsors.
- Contributed to policy revisions by offering insights into current challenges faced within the role of a Visa Officer based on hands-on experience.
- Expedited urgent cases by prioritizing tasks, coordinating with relevant authorities, and maintaining clear communication channels.
- Managed high volumes of sensitive personal information while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols for applicant privacy protection.
- Ensured accurate and timely visa approvals by diligently reviewing applicants'' documentation and adhering to strict guidelines.
- Reduced fraudulent applications by conducting thorough background checks and cross-referencing data from multiple sources.
Education
FLIGHT - Early Childhood And Curriculun - Early Childhood Care And Education
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB06.2021
Diploma in Pre-School Education - Leadership - Early Childhood Education
Learning Capital School of Higher Education
Singapore05.2007
Diploma of Higher Education in PreSchool Education -
University of Wales
United Kingdom06.2008
Diploma in Pre-School Education - Teaching - Early Childhood Care And Education
Learning Capital School of Higher Learning
Singapore06.2006
Diploma in Montessori Teaching - Early Childhood Care And Education
Modern Montessori International (London)
Singapore 2001
Skills
- Annual Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Policy Development
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Relationship and Team Building
- Board Oversight
- Leadership and People Development
- Financial Management
- Management Team Leadership
- People and Culture
- Thrive Under Pressure
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Goal Setting
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Departmental Coordination
- Talent Recruitment
Affiliations
Childcare Association for Resources to Administrators (CAFRA)
Hobbies
Lawn Bowling
Member of the Royal Lawn Bowling Club Edmonton
Timeline
Executive Director
The Duck Inn Society
05.2021 - Current
Program Supervisor
The Duck inn Society
04.2008 - 05.2021
Visa Officer
New Zealand Immigration
01.1994 - 12.1997
FLIGHT - Early Childhood And Curriculun - Early Childhood Care And Education
MacEwan University
Diploma in Pre-School Education - Leadership - Early Childhood Education
Learning Capital School of Higher Education
Diploma of Higher Education in PreSchool Education -
University of Wales
Diploma in Pre-School Education - Teaching - Early Childhood Care And Education
Learning Capital School of Higher Learning
Diploma in Montessori Teaching - Early Childhood Care And Education
Modern Montessori International (London)
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