Ryan Frye Email & Phone Number

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zm

King County

• Created, developed and implemented nature-based developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 3.5 – 5 • Ensured projects, curriculum and activities promoted growth of cognitive, social and emotional development• Worked with families in formal and informal settings to ensure consistent monitoring of children’s development in all development fields• Advocated for increased diversity in program with ongoing ideas for sanctuary status, weekend play groups and city and state subsidy funds• Mentored fifteen youth interns during the 2016 Summer Camp• Conducted several enrollment orientations for prospective families• Conducted teacher interviews and planned usage of indoor and outdoor space as member of strategic planning group for the programs’ upcoming kindergarten expansion• Reviewed applications and determined enrollment status as member of Preschool Enrollment Committee• Insured that all preschool associated programs align with Audubon Organization’s mission, values as well as the 50-year master plan• Created potential layout and placement of essential play equipment for five acre natural play space as Member of the Nature Play Space development and planning committee • Created and implemented projects, curriculum and activities that promoted growth of cognitive, social and emotional development and led outdoor hikes, nature walks, and activities that helped develop gross motor skills in a natural setting• Worked with families in formal and informal settings to ensure consistent monitoring of children’s growth across all developmental domains• Led parent-tot class of 11 children in a program designed to foster shared nature and classroom learning center discovery for the parent and child

North Beach Boys And Girls Club, Seattle, Wa

• Created and managed a $250,000 annual budget for Before School, Afterschool, and Summer Programs• Winner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Child Care Staff Person of the Year award in 2013 – out of over 50 other staff members • Revitalized and led the before and after school program with the distinction of being the only fully enrolled program in NW region of Seattle • Increased and maintained School Year Enrollment to full capacity, with an additional 20+ prospective family waiting list• Hired, managed, and mentored staff team of five to increase skills and ensure programmatic quality• Increased 2013 Summer Camp enrollment by 25% from previous year with an additional 10% increase the following year• Complied with both state and city licensing laws and worked with licensing liaisons to ensure program quality• Fostered and managed collaborative relationships with: staff, families, community members, supervisors and school personnel through face-to-face meetings, emails, blog posts, phone calls, and community events• Worked with school Principal and school district admin to create and implement alignment between school and childcare site• Initiated collaboration with off-site Program Quality Assessment trainer to create, implement and monitor short and long term quality improvement goals for programs. • Managed the snack program including menu planning, food ordering, and food preparation and delivery

Coe Child Care, Seattle, Wa

• Reviewed curriculum planning and field trips as leader of staff team of 10 employees • Disseminated site specific information and implemented the director’s site goals while Conducting monthly staff trainings, meetings, and orientations• Created and led educational and recreational activities for school aged children• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate field trips and learning experiences at various locations throughout the Puget Sound region • Completed school - child care Alignment Paperwork and essential tasks to maintain alignment between the program’s and school’s curriculum • Interviewed candidates for staff positions and handled onboarding of new staff members• Pre-K Jumpstart Teacher (Sept 2003 – June 2007)

Coe Child Care, Seattle, Wa

• Created and implemented high quality developmentally appropriate creative curriculum, projects and activities to help advance cognitive, social and emotional development of preschool aged children• Promoted physical and motor development through engaging outdoor play and free play activities• Worked with parents and families to ensure the development of a high quality program with a focus on best practices