Cheyla Sadullayev
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced and strategic school leader with a diverse background spanning corporate operations and early childhood education. Former Purchasing Manager turned educational administrator, bringing strong organizational, budgeting, and leadership skills to school management. Progressed from classroom roles in Reggio Emilia and Montessori environments to Assistant Head of School and Director positions, successfully overseeing daily operations, staff development, and program quality. Known for building collaborative teams, driving enrollment growth, and fostering strong family engagement while maintaining a positive school culture. Passionate about cultivating a nurturing community where children, educators, and families thrive through purposeful leadership and a clear educational vision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Head of School | School Director
Montessori Kids Universe
San Antonio
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Established positive relationships between parents and guardians and faculty members.
- Created and maintained budgets for various departments within the school.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to ensure effective communication across the school.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify areas where students need additional support.
- Developed comprehensive safety protocols for students during extracurricular activities.
- Provided guidance to teachers in developing lesson plans that are aligned with state standards.
- Led monthly faculty meetings to discuss current initiatives and develop strategies for improvement.
- Facilitated the hiring process for new faculty members by conducting interviews and evaluating resumes.
- Organized special events such as fundraisers, open houses, assemblies.
- Coordinated parent and teacher conferences to address student issues or concerns.
- Collaborated with teachers on curriculum development projects to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Supervised administrative staff in all areas of operations, including personnel, payroll, budgeting, purchasing, and accounting.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
Purchasing Manager
Elco Mobile
Fairview
05.2010 - 01.2025
- Foster good relationships with suppliers and seek new opportunities to work with vendors that will maximize profitability.
- Evaluated suppliers, negotiate contracts and review product quality.
- Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.
- Purchased new products and oversaw all inventory to ensure merchandise was well-stocked.
- Designed employee motivation strategies.
- Coordinated promotions and sales.
- Supervised local managers.
- Submitted monthly reports to senior management.
Lead Teacher
Excelled Montessori Plus
Fair Oaks
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Develop lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Assistant Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Created portfolios to showcase Reggio Emilia approach for eight of classrooms, using different resources, including books, online source and statistics.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Education
MKU Certified Montessori Teacher - Montessori Education & Early Childhood Development
Montessori Kids Universe
San Antonio, TX03-2025
Bachelor Degree of Arts - Special Education, Biology
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
Barranquitas, PR01.2008
High School Diploma -
Jose Rojas Cortes
Orocovis, PR01.2003
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Document preparation
- Reporting knowledge
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Early Childhood Training
- Data analysis understanding
- Project management
- Market research
- Business Administration
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Team building
- Scheduling management
- School safety
- Parent communication
- Teacher mentoring
- Diversity awareness
- School community relations
- Goal planning
- Collaborative learning
- Organizational & Administrative management
- Leadership & Team Management
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Curriculum Oversight & Montessori Expertise
- Strategic Vision & School Growth
References
- Steven Whewell, Head of School, 830-765-7379
- Elnur Sadullayev, CEO, 617-953-2584
Language
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Assistant Head of School | School Director
Montessori Kids Universe
02.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Teacher
Excelled Montessori Plus
08.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
10.2019 - 12.2020
Purchasing Manager
Elco Mobile
05.2010 - 01.2025
MKU Certified Montessori Teacher - Montessori Education & Early Childhood Development
Montessori Kids Universe
Bachelor Degree of Arts - Special Education, Biology
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
High School Diploma -
Jose Rojas Cortes