Joanna Siegal
Natick,MA
Summary
Experienced executive director with over 20 years of educational leadership experience. Dedicated to building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs, and ensuring smooth administration of department operations. Expertise in creating a positive and collaborative work environment that fosters growth and development. Seeking a growth-oriented position in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to continue making a meaningful impact.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Little Sprouts
08.2023 - Current
- Led continuous improvement efforts by regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with best practices in early childhood education.
- Increased enrollment by 53%
- Reduced turnover from 100% to 43%
- Established strong partnerships with families, fostering open communication and shared decision-making processes.
- Developed and maintained a high-quality learning environment for children, ensuring safety, engagement, and growth.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives for educators, elevating the quality of instruction in the center.
- Provided coaching support to educators in key areas such as classroom management techniques or instructional strategies.
- Increased parental involvement through organizing family events aimed at fostering connections between home life and school experiences.
- Supported the Director of Operations by providing coaching and guidance to peers within the region
Center Director
Seaport Kindercare
12.2018 - 08.2023
- Opened brand new center in Seaport district
- Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to 100 children each day
- Kept facility in compliance with all EEC regulations
- Managed yearly budget for labor, supplies and building costs
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children and families
- Trained and guided staff that have moved into leadership roles
- Peer mentor for 14 area centers
Center Director
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Flipped center that was not meeting goals to be successful
- Kept facility in compliance with all EEC regulations
- Managed yearly budget for labor, supplies and building costs
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children and families
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Increased enrollment from approximately 40 to 93+ children
- Licensed and enrolled 6 additional classrooms to already existing 5
- Hired and onboarded 20+ teachers
- Cleared outstanding accounts receivable in amount of ~$50 K
- Achieved highest engagement score, for both families and children, possible in a year . Center was historically at the lowest end of the spectrum 3 years previous
- Became the training school for onboarding teachers and administration locally
- Assisted with hiring process, onboarding and mentoring for Center Directors
Center Director
Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings
11.2013 - 08.2016
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues and injuries
- Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for children each day
- Led and motivated young people from diverse backgrounds, fostering improved job and social skills
- Kept facility in compliance with all EEC regulations.
- Increased enrollment from 37 children to 74+ children
- Cleared account receivable debt in the amount of $19K
- Licensed and enrolled 4 additional classrooms to the already existing 3
- Achieved highest family and employee engagement score in center history
- Attained highest revenue in center history
Assistant Director
Maynard Knowledge Beginnings
03.2011 - 11.2013
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Program Specialist
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Early Childhood Educator
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
10.2007 - 01.2010
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mass Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MASkills
- Payroll Administration
- Timekeeping
- Team Meetings
- Classroom Supervision
- Emergency First Aid
- Student and Family Relations
- Educational Growth
- Oversee Administrative Functions
- Business Leadership
- Family Relations Expertise
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Staff Evaluations
- Training and Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Instructional leadership
- Program management
- Community engagement
Timeline
Executive Director
Little Sprouts
08.2023 - Current
Center Director
Seaport Kindercare
12.2018 - 08.2023
Center Director
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
08.2016 - 12.2018
Center Director
Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings
11.2013 - 08.2016
Assistant Director
Maynard Knowledge Beginnings
03.2011 - 11.2013
Program Specialist
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
01.2010 - 03.2011
Early Childhood Educator
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
10.2007 - 01.2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mass Bay Community College
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