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Matthew Dusza
The Colony,TX
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Work Type
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Work-life balanceWork from home optionPaid time offCompany CultureFlexible work hoursCareer advancementSummary
With over 20 years of experience in managing teams and overseeing various center and home-based educational programs, encompassing curriculum development, team performance optimization, client consultation, and onboarding processes, I offer a comprehensive skill set and a proven record of fostering organizational growth and excellence. Since 1998, my career has revolved around fostering child-driven learning and play-based approaches, inspired by Reggio Emilia principles and nature-based environments. I've successfully designed inclusive, cross-cultural programs that celebrate individuality while promoting creativity and social-emotional development. Additionally, I have delivered impactful training programs for adult learners, focusing on interactive, collaborative learning strategies. In my most recent professional role, I had the privilege of steering a dynamic nature-inspired playground company from its inception to thriving success. This journey allowed me to showcase my expertise in orchestrating complex projects while delivering outstanding results. By skillfully leading diverse teams and contractors, I ensured seamless execution at every stage of project development. Over an impressive six-year span, I proudly completed more than 60 imaginative and innovative nature-inspired playgrounds, embodying a steadfast commitment to excellence and creative ingenuity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Education and Training Specialist
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Providing high-quality on-board training to company new hires to equip them to be successful in their roles as they start their careers in the company through flexible delivery methods including online-live, recorded webinars, and in-person.
- Support and equip program leaders in local regional centers.
- Organize and deliver Professional Development Days and trainings for centers and regions that are within the company.
- Maintain employee records and certifications within the company and the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development (LMS) System (TECPDS).
- Training and coaching existing staff to deliver the required Diversity training to staff in their specific divisions.
- Training Bright Horizons' employees in the appreciation and celebration of diversity within the organization to newly hired employees in the division.
- Delivering instruction on how to skillfully implement the Handwriting without Tears program and materials to specific teachers in the company.
CDA Trainer/Facilitator
Green Space Learning and Development
04.2016 - 03.2019
- As a CDA Trainer/Facilitator, I delivered engaging and inspiring in-person training sessions to Early Childhood professionals, covering all areas of Early Childhood care and education.
- I mentored and supported teachers in obtaining their Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, a federally recognized program foundational to the Early Childhood profession.
- Over the course of my tenure, I successfully guided more than 70 students to graduation.
General Manager and Lead Designer
Green Space Playgrounds
03.2019 - 05.2025
- Managing the overall operations of the company to design, construct and install commercial nature-based playgrounds that support and challenge children's developmental needs while exposing them to the health and welfare benefits that nature provides.
- Consult with clients to assess requirements and align company values with their needs.
- Discuss preliminary design ideas with stakeholders through various meeting formats.
- Create 3D computerized designs, editing until final client approval.
- Estimate costs based on design and client budget.
- Manage projects by creating schedules, coordinating materials, orders, and subcontractors.
- Maintain high communication practices with construction managers and client leaders until project completion.
- Train teachers and program leaders on the new environment's purpose using adult-learner pedagogy techniques and application.
- Designed and installed over 60 playgrounds and playground elements for clients across Texas since 2018.
- 2022 Business Children in Nature Champion Award Winner. Texas Children in Nature Network.
- April 2025 Texas Tech Coalition for Natural Learning Designer Newsletter. Featured designs in two articles.
Administrator/Teacher Trainer
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Plano, TX
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Assisting administrative team in completing required daily tasks in to successfully run a childcare center according to State regulations and corporate expectations.
- Maintaining all student, family and staff records.
- Ensuring that each child and family's enrollment is welcoming and positive experience from initial inquiry to full enrollment.
Student Vocation Trainer and Home Care Coordinator
Kath Dickson Family Center
, Australia
01.2001 - 01.2002
Early Preschool Teacher
Lady Gowrie Child Care Center
, Australia
01.1997 - 01.2001
Education
Certificate in Designing Early Childhood Outdoor Environments - Playground Design
08.2019
Certified Texas Child Care Health Consultant - Teacher Education And Program Consultancy
02.2018
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment - Assessment And Workplace Training
07.2001
Diploma of Childcare and Education - Early Child Care And Education
02.1998
Skills
- SketchUp Pro
- Microsoft 365
- Google Business
- Monday Work Management System
- Zoom Workplace
- Dropbox
- Skid steer operation
- Mini excavator operation
- QuickBooks
- Canva
Curriculum development
Training coordination
Training delivery
Adult learning principles
Certification
- Registered Trainer, Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS), 10569, 2, 2028-05-18
- Certified Texas Child Care Health Consultant, Texas Department of State Health Services, 2018-02-01
- CDA Facilitator and Early Childhood Trainer/Facilitator, 2016-04-01 to 2019-03-01
Personal Information
- Title: Education Leader//Manager//Pedagogic & Andragogic Learning and Development
- Driving License: Current C class Drivers license
Accomplishments
- Designed and installed over 60 playgrounds and playground elements for clients across Texas from 2018-2025.
- 2022 Business Children in Nature Champion Award Winner. Texas Children in Nature Network.
- April 2025 Texas Tech Coalition for Natural Learning Designer Newsletter. Featured designs in two articles
- Successfully guided more than 70 students to CDA graduation.
Affiliations
- Texas Children in Nature Network
- Texas Association for the Education of Young Children
- International Play Association
- Children's Learning Institute
Software
Microsoft 365
Google Business
Monday Work Management System
Zoom Workplace
QuickBooks