CERA E. FLYNN
Westlake
Summary
Experienced business professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in operations management, strategic planning, and resource optimization. Known for flexibility in adapting to changing needs and providing reliable leadership. Prepared to make significant impact in driving business success and fostering team growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
The Goddard School
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Directed all facets of a high-capacity, multi-million-dollar private preschool serving 180+ children.
- Led school operations including enrollment, budgeting, marketing, family relations, and community engagement.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored a team of 30+ educators, cultivating a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
Franchise Consultant
Goddard Systems
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Guided franchise owners through the operational and educational intricacies of running high-quality schools.
- Provided coaching to directors on implementing best practices in curriculum and early learning environments.
- Supported franchises with business operations, compliance, and technical systems.
- Managed franchise agreements, ensuring compliance with brand standards and legal requirements for the protection of both franchisor and franchisee interests.
District Instructional Coach
Constellation Schools
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed and led district-wide professional development initiatives.
- Coached educators to refine teaching practices, leveraging data to drive instructional improvement.
- Facilitated strategic planning to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
- Identified areas for improvement by conducting comprehensive needs assessments across the district schools.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing tailored instructional coaching and feedback.
Director of Education
The Goddard School
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Spearheaded the growth and quality enhancement of a large preschool program, achieving 5-Star Step Up to Quality rating.
- Recruited and developed a top-performing team focused on excellence in early education.
- Designed and implemented innovative, age-appropriate curricula from infancy through age 6.
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2013 - 10.2014
- Partnered with executive leadership to optimize center operations and strategic direction.
- Championed innovative programming and led resource planning for long-term success.
Director of Educational Programming
The Salvation Army
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Managed school-age programs, including licensing, staffing, budgeting, and parent communications.
- Strengthened recruitment through outreach and community partnerships.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Third Grade Teacher & PD Coordinator
Imagine Bella Academy
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Customized instruction to improve student performance; students showed significant academic gains, including 20-point increases on state assessments.
- Led school-wide professional development initiatives.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OHSkills
- Strategic Leadership & Operations Management
- Early Childhood Education & Curriculum Design
- Team Building & Staff Development
- Franchise Support & Business Coaching
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Grant Writing & Program Funding
- PBIS Implementation & Positive School Culture
- Operations management
Timeline
Owner/Operator
The Goddard School
02.2023 - 06.2025
Franchise Consultant
Goddard Systems
06.2021 - 02.2023
District Instructional Coach
Constellation Schools
11.2018 - 06.2021
Director of Education
The Goddard School
10.2014 - 07.2018
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2013 - 10.2014
Director of Educational Programming
The Salvation Army
08.2011 - 04.2013
Third Grade Teacher & PD Coordinator
Imagine Bella Academy
08.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ashland University
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