Desiree Williams
Happy Faces Prep School 2
Orlando
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Experienced Childcare Center Director and Early Childhood Education professional with more than 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing preschool operations, developing high-performing teaching teams, ensuring licensing compliance, and building positive relationships with families. Proven success recruiting and mentoring staff, improving classroom quality, and maintaining safe, engaging learning environments. Director Credential Holder recognized for strong organizational leadership, communication, and commitment to educational excellence.
Work History
Assistant Director/Teacher
1 Year 7 Months- Support daily operations of a licensed childcare center while maintaining compliance with Florida childcare regulations.
- Coach and mentor teachers to improve instructional quality and classroom management.
- Oversee implementation of the curriculum and monitor student progress.
- Assist with enrollment, scheduling, and family communication.
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure a safe, organized, and nurturing learning environment.
Preschool Director
1 Year 4 Months- Directed daily operations, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements and company policies.
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated teaching staff.
- Strengthened relationships with families through consistent communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained accurate documentation, inspections and regulatory records.
- Fostered a positive, collaborative workplace focused on high-quality early childhood education.
Preschool Lead/VPK Teacher
3 Years 5 Months- Planned and delivered engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Florida Early Learning Standards.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student growth and school readiness.
- Assisted administration with licensing compliance, staff training, and classroom quality initiatives.
- Built strong partnerships with parents to support children's academic and social development.
Infant Lead Teacher
5 Years 9 Months- Led the infant classroom, providing a safe, nurturing environment focused on early childhood development.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans and daily learning activities.
- Maintained classroom compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards.
- Established trusting relationships with families through ongoing communication and support.
Education
Director Credential - Early Childhood Operations
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Skills
Staff management
Creative direction
Strategic planning
Program coordination
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Assistant Director/Teacher
Happy Faces Prep School 2
2025.01 - CurrentRead More
Preschool Director
Pine Castle Christian Academy
2023.01 - 2024.05Read More
Preschool Lead/VPK Teacher
Pine Castle Christian Academy
2019.08 - 2023.01Read More
Infant Lead Teacher
Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center
2013.08 - 2019.05Read More
Orange Technical College
Director Credential from Early Childhood Operations
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Southern Technical College
Associate of Science from Medical Assisting
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