Jenny Levin
Wellington,FL
Summary
Entrepreneurial education leader and business owner with 15+ years of experience building, scaling, and operating enrichment programs and franchises. Proven expertise in program development, operations management, staff leadership, curriculum design, and community partnerships. Known for creating engaging, high-impact learning experiences for children while managing all aspects of small-business growth, client relations, and revenue strategy.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/President
Mind Games and Beyond, LLC
01.2012 - Current
- Founded and scaled a screen-free, STEM-focused board-game enrichment company serving elementary schools, homeschool groups, camps, and community organizations across Palm Beach County.
- Designed and implemented original curriculum centered on critical thinking, logic, collaboration, and problem-solving for students ages 5-11.
- Manage all business operations including budgeting, pricing strategy, contracts, scheduling, instructor hiring and training, marketing, and customer communications.
- Partner with public, private, and Title I schools to deliver inclusive, age-appropriate programming aligned with educational goals.
- Lead instructors and facilitators, providing training, lesson plans, classroom management strategies, and ongoing professional support.
Franchise Owner
DirectBuy
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Generated over $5M in membership sales and $10M+ in annual merchandise purchasing volume.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a sales and service team of up to 30 employees, developing future leaders within the organization.
- Oversaw daily operations including sales strategy, customer relations, budgeting, and performance management.
- Earned repeated recognition and qualification for the company’s prestigious Pacesetters event for superior sales performance.
First Grade Teacher
Hollywood Central Elementary
01.1994 - 01.2003
- Planned and delivered engaging, standards-based instruction across core subject areas.
- Maintained accurate student records in compliance with district policies and state regulations.
- Created hands-on learning environments using manipulatives, creative resources, and differentiated instruction.
- Collaborated with faculty, administrators, and families to support student success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, conferences, and training workshops.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FLBachelor of Science - Family Studies
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Program & Curriculum Development
- School & Community Partnerships
- Educational Enrichment
- Hiring, Training, & Leadership
- Small Business Operations
- Marketing & Enrollment Management
Websites
Timeline
Owner/President
Mind Games and Beyond, LLC
01.2012 - Current
Franchise Owner
DirectBuy
01.2006 - 01.2012
First Grade Teacher
Hollywood Central Elementary
01.1994 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies
University of Arizona