Deborah Bussey
Wagoner,OK
Summary
Results-driven professional with years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Cultivates strong relationships with colleagues and clients, ensuring effective collaboration and loyalty. Demonstrates business acumen and exercises sound judgment to achieve and surpass organizational objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director/Master Teacher
Jack And Jill Learning Center LLC
Muskogee, Oklahoma
12.2018 - 03.2026
- Managed daily operations of early childhood education programs and services.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for children aged two to five.
- Supervised staff, ensuring adherence to safety and educational standards.
- Coordinated parent communications and handled inquiries regarding program details.
- Organized training sessions for teachers on child development best practices.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking processes.
- Conducted regular assessments of educational programs for continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Directed teams to achieve organizational goals
- Reviewed legal documents related to business
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
- Developed and implemented curriculum aligning with state guidelines and educational standards.
- Trained and mentored staff in best practices for child development and education techniques.
- Monitored health, safety, and licensing regulations within the learning center.
Director
Little Okie Academy
Muskogee, Oklahoma
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Directed curriculum development to align with educational best practices and student needs.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance educational programs and community engagement.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to improve teaching methodologies and classroom management.
- Cultivated a positive workplace culture that supported staff collaboration and innovation.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
Gans High School
Gans, OKSome College (No Degree) - Massage Therapy And Business / Certificate
Clary Sage College
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Curriculum development
- Educational standards
- Curriculum enhancement
- Staff training
- Employee development
- Staff management
- Team oversight
- Educational administration
- Financial oversight
- Budget development
- Financial planning
- Resource allocation
- Program expansion
- Operations management
- Community engagement
- Parent engagement
- Partnership development
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Customer relations
- Staff hiring
- Hiring and staffing
Certification
- Director’s Credential, University of Oklahoma, 2/9/2026 expired 01/27/2027
- CDA Credential, Council for Professional Recognition, 11/28/2023 expires 01/27/2027
- CECPD Current, Level 5
Timeline
Owner/Director/Master Teacher
Jack And Jill Learning Center LLC
12.2018 - 03.2026
Director
Little Okie Academy
03.2015 - 09.2018
Gans High School
Some College (No Degree) - Massage Therapy And Business / Certificate
Clary Sage College