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Manage the daily operations of the Center. Provide a safe and educational environment for young children while leading the teaching staff. Collaborate with teachers to create evidence of learning, regularly informing families of student progress. Hire and train new staff members. Establish the budget and ensure that fees are correctly collected. Market the Center’s services to the community.• Increased employee and staff satisfaction 300% as measured by surveys through stabilizing the environment and communicating goals and strategies clearly. • Increased enrollment from 49% to 91% due to leadership and management.• Served as President of the Snohomish County Association chapter of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Administered and supervised the programs in accordance with school policies and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Facilitated communications for the quality program at this bilingual school.• Completed all levels of the Early Achievers Quality Rating and Improvement System.• Met licensing requirements to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children.• Personally grew school occupancy 70% due to improved programming, facility management, and customer and staff satisfaction.

Directed operations of the licensed childcare facility, supported families, and taught children from birth to seven years. Developed and maintained budget, hired staff, coordinated culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate curriculum. • Grew the facility from the ground up to full enrollment plus a waiting list, within two years.• Hired and developed top talent and created handbooks for parents and employees. Produced registration packets and provided the appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, capable of serving every skill level.