Kylie Richardson
Summary
Passionate Center Director bringing over 5 years of accomplishment in quality program management. Dedicated to leading highly effective and motivated teams of early childhood educators and leaders and managing daily center operations with flexibility, efficiency, and grace. Outstanding customer service and written and verbal communication skills that create trusting and honest relationships with families, children, clients, and community members. Detail oriented with a deep understanding of quality and innovative early childhood education and practices. Seeking a corporate position to continue to grow professionally and impact KinderCare in a bigger way!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2019 - Current
- Hired, developed and retained team of over 25 high-quality educators and leaders to maintain a quality experience and reduce turnover and foster stability for students and families.
- Rebuilt and maintained trusting and positive relationships with families through open communication, reliability, and passion for exceptional customer service.
- Exceeded business goals by operating within quarterly budget levels and enrolling over 100 new students in one year.
- Maintained in good standings with state licensing and NAEYC through deep understanding of regulations and quality standards.
Administrative Coordinator
Gan Ilan Preschool
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed supportive relationships with parents, teachers, children, and Temple staff.
- Served as site-supervisor while supporting team of 15 teachers and overseeing adherence to staff handbook and scheduling.
- Scheduled internal staff meetings, teacher breaks, school-wide events, and parent teacher conferences.
- Registered students for preschool programs, collect and file student contracts and state licensing documents.
- Collected and entered payments while working closely with bookkeeper to track and process billing.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Gan Ilan Preschool
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing educationstrategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Aftercare Director
Contra Costa Jewish Day School
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed budget of expenses including materials, food, and staffing.
- Worked side by side with school business director in regards to billing and finances.
- Organized multiple after school activities for up to 40 children from Kindergarten to 8th grade.
- Prepared and led extensive age and developmentally appropriate for various school aged children.
- Coordinated several additional outside enrichment school programs with vendors and clients.
Weekend Of Welcome Leader
Saint Mary's College Of California
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Devoted programming for incoming first-year students and their families.
- Supervised task team of 15 peers to coordinate and promote community events for the new students.
- Led group of 25 first-year students through process of transitioning in college life.
- Mentor first-year students through their first year of college on academic, social, and personal level.
Private Nanny
Moraga Family
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as laundry, tidying up, and cooking meals to keep householdefficient and neat.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured homeenvironments.
- Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
Education
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA2016
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Development and Execution
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Financial Statement Review
- Multitasking abilities
- Cultural awareness
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2019 - Current
Administrative Coordinator
Gan Ilan Preschool
06.2018 - 06.2019
Preschool Lead Teacher
Gan Ilan Preschool
08.2016 - 05.2019
Aftercare Director
Contra Costa Jewish Day School
08.2016 - 08.2017
Weekend Of Welcome Leader
Saint Mary's College Of California
08.2013 - 05.2016
Private Nanny
Moraga Family
09.2012 - 05.2016
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Saint Mary's College of California
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