Open To Work
Carrie Stull
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Director of Early Childhood Education with extensive experience in managing early childhood programs. Proven track record in enhancing classroom environments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Recognized for contributions to program quality improvement and staff development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Early Childhood
Stroum Jewish Community School
Lynnwood, USA
01.2018 - Current
- Served over 200 children and families, ensuring comprehensive early childhood development.
- Led a team of 55 staff, including educators and administrative personnel, achieving program goals.
- Oversaw hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with DCYF regulations.
- Developed professional development opportunities to enhance staff capabilities and growth.
- Created bilingual, multiage, and Kindergarten programs.
- Authored handbooks for faculty and families.
- Partnered with local colleges to facilitate internships and recruitment efforts.
- Co-developed and managed a $6 million annual budget, overseeing school resources.
- Collaborated with families, faculty, and community partners to align programming with SJCC’s strategic objectives.
- Mentored other directors in the JCCA and served on the inclusion committee.
Director
Minor Avenue Children's House
Seattle, USA
02.2012 - 07.2017
- Managed a Montessori school with 104 children, ensuring operational excellence and educational quality.
- Supervised hiring and training of 32 staff, fostering a skilled and professional team.
- Conducted monthly classroom observations, delivering comprehensive feedback and bi-yearly evaluations.
- Facilitated professional development sessions to enhance staff competencies and performance.
- Coordinated meetings at various levels to maintain communication and strategic alignment.
- Supported neurodiverse children by collaborating with staff and families for tailored assistance.
- Led school tours, managed waitlists, and streamlined enrollment for new families.
- Oversaw administrative tasks, excelling in DEL requirements, achieving Early Achievers accreditation.
Principal
Evergreen Academy Montessori
Kirkland, USA
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed operations for a Montessori school serving 164 children, overseeing staffing, training, and payroll.
- Led the launch of a new facility, including budget establishment and furniture procurement.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for school initiation, including assessments and health/safety manuals.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment through effective daily operational management.
- Ensured adherence to DCFYS compliance standards for safety and quality.
- Coordinated professional development workshops to elevate faculty competencies.
- Cultivated relationships with families to enhance community engagement initiatives.
Director
Knowledge Learning Corporation
Seattle, USA
12.2002 - 06.2010
- Oversaw operations for a center serving 150 children and 30 staff members.
- Managed recruitment, training, and budgeting, ensuring health and safety standards.
- Handled payroll, procurement, and managed over 140 accounts for accounts payable and receivable.
- Performed credit card reconciliations and managed DSHS billing processes.
- Developed and maintained databases at both school and district levels.
- Effectively managed time by prioritizing tasks and maintaining records.
- Achieved national accreditation through NAEYC and participated in the Management in Training program.
- Served as a peer trainer, supporting programming implementation across 14 centers.
Specialist
US Army
Seoul, KR
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Supervised a team of five personnel technicians, managing administrative responsibilities such as processing soldiers, drafting Article 15s, and maintaining communication with soldiers and the unit commander.
- Managed calendars and benefits administration for First Sergeants across two assignments.
- Provided message decoding support for a Military Intelligence organization and created personnel databases using Microsoft Access.
- Authored a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual and produced various reports and memos with Microsoft Works, Word, Excel, and Access.
- Delivered high-quality customer service while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel records and intelligence information.
- Granted Top Secret security clearance.
- Recognized with awards including the Army Achievement Medal and Physical Fitness Award, and selected early for a leadership role.
- Graduated at the top of a military professional skills course.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Pre-Medicine
Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA01.1998
Associates Degree - General Studies
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA01.1996
Skills
- Microsoft Office applications
- Payroll management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Human resources strategies
- Financial analysis
Billing and invoicing
- Training and development
- Strategic planning
- Curriculum design
- Performance evaluation
Additional Information - Applicable Skills
- Expert ability in organization and project management
- Procurement, including research of vendors, setting up accounts, ordering and inventory
- Solid understanding of financial concepts including but not limited to procurement, cost analysis, P and L's, and creating, tracking and monitoring budgets.
- Proven track record in recruiting skilled and long-tenure staff
- Create and implement policies and procedures
- Create and maintain a safe environment
- Skilled at communication with peers, leadership, customers and employees
- Payroll, billing and maintenance of 150+ accounts
- Creating community partnerships
- Fundraising
- Training and curriculum development, including both content and Power Point presentation
- Highly competent in many software applications, including familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Publisher, and Procare; including proofreading, document formatting, and development of newsletters, websites, flyers and spreadsheets
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
- Coordinate all school and community events
- Handling of confidential information
Military Service
United States Army, E4
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$100000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Director of Early Childhood
Stroum Jewish Community School
01.2018 - Current
Director
Minor Avenue Children's House
02.2012 - 07.2017
Principal
Evergreen Academy Montessori
08.2010 - 12.2012
Director
Knowledge Learning Corporation
12.2002 - 06.2010
Specialist
US Army
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor's Degree - Pre-Medicine
Evergreen State College
Associates Degree - General Studies
Tacoma Community College
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