Dedicated Educator
Sheila Tara Rafat
160 Agostino, Irvine, CA. 92614
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Qualification Summary
Educational Management/Administrative professional experienced in working in Early Childhood and Private School settings demanding strong organizational, technical, budgeting and interpersonal skills. Highly trustworthy, ethical, and committed to superior customer service. Detail oriented and resourceful in completing projects; able to multi-task effectively. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. I hope to bring my experience and education to a progressive environment that strives to not only educate children, but also make them into productive members of society. Where, professionals with a passion for education are encouraged to be creative, innovative and collaborative in order to create a positive and productive atmosphere.
Areas of Expertise
• Business/School Administration
• Microsoft Office Certified
• Licensing Clearance – CA & TX
• Director Certified – CA & TX
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Financial Administration
• Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
• Curriculum Design
Experience
APRIL 2018 – PRESENT
Director / The Children’s Center at Taco Bell – Bright Horizons, Irvine, CA
Directing a full-service client school brings something new every day. I play a key role in creating and refining the school’s culture by supporting educators in the development of an innovative, hands-on, emergent curriculum designed for the children in our care. while building an environment where the children, families and faculty thrive.
• Grow our team by hiring, training, supervising and inspiring a team of passionate, committed teachers.
• Collaborate with families to support and share the educational needs of their children.
• Inspire each child's potential through our innovative curriculum, inclusive environment and strong family partnerships.
• Support client goals and objectives for the center.
SEPTEMBER 2012 – PRESENT
Executive Director/Education Specialist / Pinnacle View Education Group, Irvine, CA
Pinnacle View Education Group provides strategic project management in the areas bulleted below. As a consultant I excel in problem solving with the ability to respond quickly and creatively to the needs of new and existing client schools/programs.
• School Operating Plan: Business & Curricular Support Services.
• Enrollment & Admissions Prospect Training and Support
• California State Licensing Guidelines support and training- CCL Title 22
• NAEYC Accreditation Services
• Talent Acquisition Support and Training
• Curriculum Design Service based on Developmentally Appropriate Standards
MAY 2017 – APRIL 2018
Center Director – Leader New Site Launch / KinderCare Learning Center, Round Rock, TX
As Center Director, I play an integral role in leading the center to success. I supported KinderCare Education’s curriculum, center accreditation process, and talented teaching team, as well as families at the center.
• Hire, engage and develop a team of “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
• Leading team, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives
• Partner with families with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
• Maintain confidentiality regarding faculty members, students, and families
• Leverage business, sales and marketing savvy to grow KinderCare Education’s presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in the center.
AUGUST 2012 – SEPTEMBER 2015
Head of Early Education / St. Mary’s School- International Baccalaureate, Aliso Viejo, CA
The Head of Early Education is the leader of the St. Mary’s School highly successful and recognized Early Education Programs, who through strategic thinking, direction, and mentoring, effectively articulates and supervises the implementation of the vision for these programs.
• Responsible to uphold St. Mary’s School guiding principles, IB curriculum, and ECE core values that are focused on teachers, children, and their families
• Works diligently to ensure that the programs and activities are effective and performed at a progressively high level with appropriate resources
• Responsibilities include department management and leadership, strategic planning, program and curriculum development, staff development, budgeting, marketing and communications to diverse constituencies, enrollment recruitment, vendor contracting, and licensing compliance
• Increased the program from 92 Children and 16 faculty to over 150 children and 26 faculty
AUGUST 2008 – AUGUST 2012
Admissions Director & Administrator / Fairmont Private School – Citron Campus, Anaheim, CA
Directed and coordinated admissions program at the Citron Campus, according to policies developed by Fairmont Private Schools. I was second in command as Campus Administrator; set standards for and oversight of the Early Childhood Program ensured Title 22 standards and records.
• Lead a variety of initiatives, outreach and marketing campaigns that support the campus
• Evaluates students to determine their aptitude and gage success in the program
• Directs preparation of printed materials explaining admission requirements
• Supervise and train admissions counseling staff
• Serve on Committees; Policy & Standards committee, Early Childhood task force, and the Financial Aid Programs committee
• Participates in or conduct student recruitment programs with other members of faculty and staff
SEPTEMBER 2006 – AUGUST 2008
Director / Tutor Time, Irvine, CA
The Director has overall responsibility for operation in accordance with company and state licensing standards. As the Center Director, I was responsible for providing an educational, caring, and safe environment for the children and families to promote the positive image of Tutor Time in the community, while achieving profitability and growth.
• Work independently and cross-functionally to successfully to manage multiple tasks
• Prescreened, interview, and evaluate candidates for employment; trained staff/supervised 30+ staff
• Communicated with families and teaching staff, promoted an atmosphere of teamwork & community
• Ratio/ safe checks/adhered to Title 22 code ordinance
• Budgeting and overall financial management of the school
• Received special recognition for exceeding quarterly revenue, enrollment, and budget goals
JUNE 2004 – AUGUST 2006
Vice Principal / Merryhill Private Day School, Coto De Caza, CA
As the Vice Principal, I was responsible for developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with the philosophy, policies and goals of the school for the Early Childhood Education classrooms.
• Support the Principal with general school operations including planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff, with special focus on ECE team
• Consistently support to students, families, faculty and staff
• Maintaining records and files; preparing reports
Education
B.A /M.A Human Development (Candidate)
Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA
Business Administration Certificate Program (Enrolled)
University California Irvine - Extension, Irvine, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Social Ecology - PSB
University California Irvine, Irvine, CA Early Childhood Education & Sociology
Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA
ECE Certificate Program
Regional Occupation Program, Irvine, CA
Sheila Tara Rafat
160 Agostino, Irvine, CA. 92614
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Sheila.R------------
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Qualification Summary
Educational Management/Administrative professional experienced in working in Early Childhood and Private School settings demanding strong organizational, technical, budgeting and interpersonal skills. Highly trustworthy, ethical, and committed to superior customer service. Detail oriented and resourceful in completing projects; able to multi-task effectively. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. I hope to bring my experience and education to a progressive environment that strives to not only educate children, but also make them into productive members of society. Where, professionals with a passion for education are encouraged to be creative, innovative and collaborative in order to create a positive and productive atmosphere.
Areas of Expertise
• Business/School Administration
• Microsoft Office Certified
• Licensing Clearance – CA & TX
• Director Certified – CA & TX
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Financial Administration
• Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
• Curriculum Design
Experience
APRIL 2018 – PRESENT
Director / The Children’s Center at Taco Bell – Bright Horizons, Irvine, CA
Directing a full-service client school brings something new every day. I play a key role in creating and refining the school’s culture by supporting educators in the development of an innovative, hands-on, emergent curriculum designed for the children in our care. while building an environment where the children, families and faculty thrive.
• Grow our team by hiring, training, supervising and inspiring a team of passionate, committed teachers.
• Collaborate with families to support and share the educational needs of their children.
• Inspire each child's potential through our innovative curriculum, inclusive environment and strong family partnerships.
• Support client goals and objectives for the center.
SEPTEMBER 2012 – PRESENT
Executive Director/Education Specialist / Pinnacle View Education Group, Irvine, CA
Pinnacle View Education Group provides strategic project management in the areas bulleted below. As a consultant I excel in problem solving with the ability to respond quickly and creatively to the needs of new and existing client schools/programs.
• School Operating Plan: Business & Curricular Support Services.
• Enrollment & Admissions Prospect Training and Support
• California State Licensing Guidelines support and training- CCL Title 22
• NAEYC Accreditation Services
• Talent Acquisition Support and Training
• Curriculum Design Service based on Developmentally Appropriate Standards
MAY 2017 – APRIL 2018
Center Director – Leader New Site Launch / KinderCare Learning Center, Round Rock, TX
As Center Director, I play an integral role in leading the center to success. I supported KinderCare Education’s curriculum, center accreditation process, and talented teaching team, as well as families at the center.
• Hire, engage and develop a team of “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
• Leading team, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives
• Partner with families with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
• Maintain confidentiality regarding faculty members, students, and families
• Leverage business, sales and marketing savvy to grow KinderCare Education’s presence in the community, leading to the growth of new families and children in the center.
AUGUST 2012 – SEPTEMBER 2015
Head of Early Education / St. Mary’s School- International Baccalaureate, Aliso Viejo, CA
The Head of Early Education is the leader of the St. Mary’s School highly successful and recognized Early Education Programs, who through strategic thinking, direction, and mentoring, effectively articulates and supervises the implementation of the vision for these programs.
• Responsible to uphold St. Mary’s School guiding principles, IB curriculum, and ECE core values that are focused on teachers, children, and their families
• Works diligently to ensure that the programs and activities are effective and performed at a progressively high level with appropriate resources
• Responsibilities include department management and leadership, strategic planning, program and curriculum development, staff development, budgeting, marketing and communications to diverse constituencies, enrollment recruitment, vendor contracting, and licensing compliance
• Increased the program from 92 Children and 16 faculty to over 150 children and 26 faculty
AUGUST 2008 – AUGUST 2012
Admissions Director & Administrator / Fairmont Private School – Citron Campus, Anaheim, CA
Directed and coordinated admissions program at the Citron Campus, according to policies developed by Fairmont Private Schools. I was second in command as Campus Administrator; set standards for and oversight of the Early Childhood Program ensured Title 22 standards and records.
• Lead a variety of initiatives, outreach and marketing campaigns that support the campus
• Evaluates students to determine their aptitude and gage success in the program
• Directs preparation of printed materials explaining admission requirements
• Supervise and train admissions counseling staff
• Serve on Committees; Policy & Standards committee, Early Childhood task force, and the Financial Aid Programs committee
• Participates in or conduct student recruitment programs with other members of faculty and staff
SEPTEMBER 2006 – AUGUST 2008
Director / Tutor Time, Irvine, CA
The Director has overall responsibility for operation in accordance with company and state licensing standards. As the Center Director, I was responsible for providing an educational, caring, and safe environment for the children and families to promote the positive image of Tutor Time in the community, while achieving profitability and growth.
• Work independently and cross-functionally to successfully to manage multiple tasks
• Prescreened, interview, and evaluate candidates for employment; trained staff/supervised 30+ staff
• Communicated with families and teaching staff, promoted an atmosphere of teamwork & community
• Ratio/ safe checks/adhered to Title 22 code ordinance
• Budgeting and overall financial management of the school
• Received special recognition for exceeding quarterly revenue, enrollment, and budget goals
JUNE 2004 – AUGUST 2006
Vice Principal / Merryhill Private Day School, Coto De Caza, CA
As the Vice Principal, I was responsible for developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with the philosophy, policies and goals of the school for the Early Childhood Education classrooms.
• Support the Principal with general school operations including planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff, with special focus on ECE team
• Consistently support to students, families, faculty and staff
• Maintaining records and files; preparing reports
Education
B.A /M.A Human Development (Candidate)
Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA
Business Administration Certificate Program (Enrolled)
University California Irvine - Extension, Irvine, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Social Ecology - PSB
University California Irvine, Irvine, CA Early Childhood Education & Sociology
Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA
ECE Certificate Program
Regional Occupation Program, Irvine, CA