Kara Reynolds
Summary
Dynamic Senior Director with expertise in compliance management and curriculum implementation. Proven track record in leading professional development initiatives and fostering collaborative learning environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Learning and Enablement
Primrose Schools
Avon
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw training and onboarding processes to uphold high-quality teaching and health and safety standards.
- Supervised education coaches at 6 different Primrose Schools to ensure consistent application of the Balanced Learning curriculum throughout all locations.
- Facilitated in-person professional development training on the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum across multiple locations.
- Led bi-monthly education team meetings to align goals and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Supervised compliance with state licensing regulations for all schools including OCCRRA and Primrose School Franchising Company.
School Director
Primrose School of Westlake
Westlake
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Directed recruitment efforts, training initiatives, and performance assessments for 30 teachers.
- Ensured compliance with State of Ohio licensing regulations including maintaining all staff and child files, the safe school plan, staff professional development hours and all state mandated trainings
- Managed weekly tuition billing and authorized bi-weekly payroll through Procare application, ensuring timely financial operations.
- Led daily operations to foster a nurturing learning environment, maintained student to teacher ratios, and approved daily communication in Procare app.
- Coordinated large-scale school events, enhancing community engagement and celebrating student achievements through Pre-K graduation, Trunk or Treat, and holiday pageants.
- Partnered with administrative personnel at other schools to exchange best practices in early childhood education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2005
Some College (No Degree) - School Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Compliance management
- Training and development
- Teacher training
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum implementation
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Senior Director of Learning and Enablement
Primrose Schools
06.2024 - Current
School Director
Primrose School of Westlake
06.2018 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bowling Green State University
Some College (No Degree) - School Counseling
Liberty University