I have over 25 years of experience working with children, families and the community. Happy to say I have a clear record with the DHS department. Look forward to working in the Early Childhood field again and bring my expertise and also learn to my fullest potential.
Work History
Owner/Director
6 Years 9 Months
Henderson Learning Center, Inc | 03.2019 - 12.2025
Directed daily learning center operations, aligning staffing, scheduling, and classroom readiness with program goals.
Oversaw curriculum implementation to maintain consistent instructional quality across all age groups.
Managed educator hiring, training, and performance coaching to support effective classroom delivery.
Monitored compliance with licensing, safety, and childcare regulations to reduce operational risk.
Built parent relationships through responsive communication, enrollment support, and issue resolution.
Administered budgeting, payroll, and vendor coordination to maintain financial control.
Led facility maintenance planning, ensuring safe, organized, and welcoming learning environments.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Education Coordinator
23 Years 6 Months
Henderson Learning Center, Inc. | 09.1995 - 03.2019
Coordinated student enrollment, scheduling, and program assignments for smooth daily operations.
Monitored attendance records and updated student files for accuracy and compliance.
Communicated with families, staff, and instructors to resolve scheduling and service needs.
Organized educational materials, classroom resources, and training documents for instructional use.
Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with teachers and administrators to review, revise, and implement new instructional materials.
Promoted a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies and fostering strong relationships with students.
Coordinated special events such as guest speakers, field trips, and extracurricular activities to enrich the overall educational experience for students.
Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
Supported overall school objectives by aligning educational programs with established standards and goals.
Assisted in the development of individualized education plans for diverse learners, ensuring personalized support for each student''s needs.
Served as a resource for parents seeking guidance on academic matters, fostering strong relationships between home and school environments.
Increased teacher collaboration by creating professional development workshops focused on sharing best practices in education coordination.
Kindergarten Teacher
9 Months
Mary Fogarty School | 09.1994 - 06.1995
Planned age-appropriate lessons aligned with early childhood development goals.
Managed classroom routines to support smooth transitions and student engagement.
Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual learning needs.
Created nurturing environment that encouraged social, emotional, and academic growth.
Communicated regularly with parents about student behavior, progress, and classroom updates.
Implemented positive behavior strategies to maintain safe and productive learning space.
Organized learning materials and classroom activities to reinforce literacy and numeracy skills.
Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Head Preschool Teacher
10 Months
Henry Bernard | 08.1992 - 06.1993
Led daily preschool classroom instruction aligned with early childhood development standards.
Developed age-appropriate lesson plans supporting social, cognitive, and motor skill growth.
Managed classroom routines, transitions, and behavior using positive guidance techniques.
Observed student progress and documented developmental milestones for parent communication.
Coordinated with families to support learning goals and address classroom concerns.
Guided assistant teachers in classroom activities, supervision, and instructional support.
Maintained safe, organized learning environment following childcare policies and procedures.
Prepared materials and learning centers to promote hands-on engagement and independent exploration.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
CCRI | Warwick, RI | 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | 05.1994
Graduated with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish.
Skills
Reliable and responsible. Fast learner. Like to get along well with my peers. Love children and working with families.
Certification
CPR/First Aid
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Director
Henderson Learning Center, Inc
03.2019 - 12.2025Read More
Education Coordinator
Henderson Learning Center, Inc.
09.1995 - 03.2019Read More
Kindergarten Teacher
Mary Fogarty School
09.1994 - 06.1995Read More
Head Preschool Teacher
Henry Bernard
08.1992 - 06.1993Read More
CCRI
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education