Amanda Leonard
Santa Monica,California
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong administrative background and genuine passion for working with children and families. Skilled at leading strategic initiatives to drive school growth and improve operational efficiency. Committed to creating a positive learning environment that embraces the uniqueness of all children.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CO-FOUNDER/CO-DIRECTOR/TEACHER
A Kid's Place Preschool
Los Angeles, California
10.2003 - 07.2023
- Created mission statement and philosophy outlining core principles and values
- Designed and implemented a cohesive curriculum
- Participated in the process of facility design, construction and maintenance
- Taught a variety of age groups between the ages of one and five years old
- Ensured adherence to state licensing regulations
- Regularly communicated with parents through in person meetings, emails and newsletters
- Took part in public relations and community engagement activities, including maintaining a social media presence and representing the school at community events
- Contributed to the creation and design of website and regularly updated its content.
- Executed fundraising initiatives, including submitting grant applications and planning events
- Managed admissions
- Oversaw billing operations
- Served on the Board of Directors
THERAPEUTIC COMPANION
Regional Center
Los Angeles, California
06.2003 - 09.2003
- Provided one-on-one support in a preschool setting for a child diagnosed with Autism
TODDLER/TRANSITION AND PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Temple Isaiah Preschool
Los Angeles, California
10.2000 - 06.2003
- Developed and implemented class curriculum
- Facilitated the parent-child separation process
- Handled routine cleaning and organizational responsibilities for classroom
- Led parent-teacher conferences
Education
Ed.M. - Human Development and Psychology
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, Massachusetts06.2009
B.A. (High Distinction) - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California08.2007
A.A. - Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, California02.2000
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Parent communication
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Community outreach
- Administrative management
- Computer and software proficiency
Timeline
CO-FOUNDER/CO-DIRECTOR/TEACHER
A Kid's Place Preschool
10.2003 - 07.2023
THERAPEUTIC COMPANION
Regional Center
06.2003 - 09.2003
TODDLER/TRANSITION AND PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Temple Isaiah Preschool
10.2000 - 06.2003
B.A. (High Distinction) - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
A.A. - Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy
Ed.M. - Human Development and Psychology
Harvard Graduate School of Education