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Faye Khoury

Leawood,ks

Summary

Dedicated educator and seasoned manager with a unique blend of experience in early childhood education and team leadership. Recently served as a Lead Montessori Teacher fostering a nurturing structured and collaborative environment for children staff and families. Brings over a decade of management expertise including training operational oversight and team development to create spaces where people and ideas can flourish. Skilled at building strong relationships streamlining daily operations and promoting a culture of growth and belonging. Passionate about supporting the whole child and cultivating connections between families colleagues and the wider learning community.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Alpha Montessori
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Brand new classroom set up from scratch. Procured all items needed/wanted for setup for practical life, sensorial, math & language avenues.
  • Created classroom set up and flow.
  • Managed Menu and coordinated catering for "Alpha Cafe".
  • Gave daily individual and group lesson presentations.
  • Introduced children to different art mediums through projects and exploration.
  • Lessons on Grace & Courtesy that included social interactions, dining, independence, thoughtfulness of others, care of environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and creating a welcoming atmosphere within the classroom.
  • Adapted lessons to accommodate individual needs, supporting diverse learners in reaching their full potential.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that encouraged exploration and learning.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a cohesive and consistent curriculum for the Toddler Room.
  • Achieved high levels of parental satisfaction through open communication, photos, and timely updates on their child's growth and development.
  • Fostered independence among toddlers by guiding them through self-help tasks such as dressing themselves or cleaning up after snack time. This also includes potty training 8 of 10 children. Two children came to school potty trained.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Partnered with parents in addressing challenging behaviors, developing effective strategies for improvement.
  • Promoted social-emotional learning by facilitating group activities that encouraged teamwork and cooperation.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Wrote own book based off of student's themed animals for the year for school play for the class performance.

Assistant Teacher

Alpha Montessori
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Gave individual and group lesson on work.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
  • Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
  • Promoted literacy and comprehension skills through guided reading sessions.
  • Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through effective communication of progress and challenges.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Prepared lunch, distribute to classrooms and clean up.
  • Clean and organize common kitchen area.
  • Provide inventory checklist information to Director for ordering.

Business Consultant

PB & J Restaurants
01.2021 - 05.2022

Inspired Play Cafe, LLC

  • Inception of concept between future business owner and myself.
  • Worked alongside business owner to create the brand and website from ground up.
  • Provided quality vendors and contractors for efficient construction, supplies, and services.
  • Created initial layout and kitchen design.
  • Researched Montessori classroom and playrooms to provide options for operational design- look and esthetics of store to appeal to direct clientele.
  • Developed cafe menu, recipes, and pricing streamlining quick service.
  • Researched current technology and provided review for POS selection.
  • Conducted employee interviews and hiring for success while training new business owner how to have a quality interview.
  • Designed training program, policies and procedures materials, created training timeline and led training for opening.
  • Implemented safety and sanitation procedures according to state laws.
  • Created ideas for vendors and contacts relevant to concept to have in store to add value to customers.
  • Consistently developing first time business owner and staff on how to handle customer situations and confrontations with grace and diplomacy.
  • Provided relationship building techniques to staff and owner for caregivers and children.

Social Media

PB & J Restaurants
02.2016 - 11.2018
  • Worked with a small team to create social media campaigns, posts, photos, and promotions.
  • Provide and edit quality photos taken from individual stores and stock photos for posting.
  • Communicated with General Managers/executive team of upcoming promotions and events to stay fluent with in store operations.
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with followers and strengthen customer relationships. For example: thank each person who commented or remedied any issues in a positive way across 11 restaurant platforms.
  • Created and facilitated online contests to retain and attract new followers.
  • Analyzed competitor pages to locate opportunities.

Training Manager

PB & J Restaurants
02.2013 - 01.2017

Paradise Diner/Newport Grill: 9/2016- 1/2017

  • Managed staff of 65.
  • Staff training manager
  • Scheduling manager

Red Robin: 1/2016- 8/2016

  • Managed staff of 85.
  • Managed training program for future managers along side GM for 7 store locations.
  • Awarded "Training Store of the Year 2016" out of 551 stores at National Conference.
  • Scheduling manager

Burnt End BBQ: 7/2015-1/2016

  • Managed staff of 35.
  • Staff training manager
  • Scheduling manager
  • Part of training team for Colorado location opening.

Twin Peaks: 2/2013-1/2015

  • Managed staff of 100+.
  • Opening team for Olathe location.
  • Opening team for Independence location.
  • Top 5 highest performing stores with $100k-$120k weekly consistent sales.

Management Duties for all PB & J Concepts:

  • Accomplished restaurant human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orientation, training, assigning, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Achieved restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepared and completed action plans; implemented production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolved problems; completed audits; identified trends; determined system improvements; implemented change.
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement and address productivity concerns.
  • Controlled costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste, ensuring high quality of preparation
  • Maximized bar profitability by ensuring portion control; monitoring accuracy of charges.
  • Maintained ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware, and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Established team priorities, created and maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve issues.
  • Developed detailed plans for operational processes based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for Human Resources department.
  • Created and implemented morale boosting activities that also enhanced performance and increased sales.

General Manager

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Staff of 100+
  • Hired entire opening team to include management, front of house, and back of house employees
  • Coordinated set up of new store with procured vendors
  • Execute all of the staff training programs ensures that all communications, documentations and evaluations are completed in a timely manner, to increase retention and improve the efficiency of the operations
  • Ensured staffing levels and manager coverage are appropriate to meet the needs of the business and maximize the guest experience
  • Lead and influence staff and managers through effective motivation
  • Promotes positive team members relations
  • Follows standard operating procedures to ensure overall fiscal responsibility for inventory, ordering, storage, usage, etc
  • Delivers an exceptional guest experience through the best combination of food and service, ensuring a well maintained, safe, secure, and sanitary environment for all guests and staff
  • ServSafe Food Handler and Alcohol certified.

General Manager

Kansas Sampler
05.2011 - 05.2013
  • Staff of 30
  • 1.8 million store front and 30% growth over last years sales
  • Regularly enforce company policies and sales standards
  • Hold regular group interviews always looking for new talent
  • Orientate and train all new employees
  • Develop key associates for further advancements in their careers within the company
  • Complete regular reviews of employees
  • Ensure loss prevention, receive and process stock, create staff schedules & forecast store’s sales projections
  • Set up fresh creative merchandising displays under company standards to ensure maximum exposure of product.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.

General Manager

Massage Envy Spa
01.2009 - 05.2011
  • Staff of 52
  • Manage overall operations for the highest volume clinic in Midwest region
  • Maintain company’s closing rate with sales and upgrades
  • 1 in personally converting introductory clients into members
  • Interview qualified applicants and complete routine reviews for Sales, Massage therapy, and Esthetics
  • Orientate and train all new employees under company policy
  • Employee reviews, Conduct bi-weekly team meetings, Implement as well as enforce policies and guidelines, successfully gained respect and trust of employees by being a role model of good practice
  • Meet continuous deadlines for operations, retail and internal inventory/ stocking, communication with vendors, cash handling, and deposits.

Education

Montessori Teacher Certification- Ages 2-6 -

Authentic Institute of Montessori
Bozeman, MT
05.2023

Montessori in The Home - Child Development

The Prepared Montessorian
Online
03.2022

Positive Phrasing - Child Development

The Prepared Montessorian
Online
02.2022

Real Estate License -

Kansas City Real Estate Commission
Kansas City, MO
01.2017

Aromatherapy For The Whole Family

Aromahead Institute

Business Administration And Management

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS

Olathe East Sr High School
Olathe, KS

Skills

Montessori Methodology
Emotionally Supportive
Tact and Sensitivity
Loves Children
Staff Management
Employee Training and Development
Exceptional Organizational Skills
Time Management
Scheduling
Project Planning
Customer and Client Relations
Office Administration

Certification

  • Montessori Certification, Authentic Institute of Montessori, 5/2024

Timeline

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Alpha Montessori
08.2024 - 05.2025

Assistant Teacher

Alpha Montessori
06.2023 - 08.2024

Business Consultant

PB & J Restaurants
01.2021 - 05.2022

Social Media

PB & J Restaurants
02.2016 - 11.2018

General Manager

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
01.2015 - 06.2015

Training Manager

PB & J Restaurants
02.2013 - 01.2017

General Manager

Kansas Sampler
05.2011 - 05.2013

General Manager

Massage Envy Spa
01.2009 - 05.2011

Montessori Teacher Certification- Ages 2-6 -

Authentic Institute of Montessori

Montessori in The Home - Child Development

The Prepared Montessorian

Positive Phrasing - Child Development

The Prepared Montessorian

Real Estate License -

Kansas City Real Estate Commission

Aromatherapy For The Whole Family

Aromahead Institute

Business Administration And Management

Johnson County Community College

Olathe East Sr High School
Faye Khoury