Hi, I’m
Mylissa Twohey
ECE Director/Lead Teacher
Buckley,WA
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director/Lead Teacher with 10+ years of management experience. Offers extensive knowledge of child development and experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet WA State licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
The Country Playhouse
School Age Director/Lead Teacher
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Engaged with 35+ families to build positive relationships for children to thrive all while providing planned curriculum activities to create fun learning experiences.
- Operated under WA state licensing requirements, managing program paperwork and child/staff records to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
Judd, McCartney, & Stenslie Families
Professional Nanny
08.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support 4 children's social and emotional growth as well as every day skills and language.
- Supported children in play activities/socialization, early learning curriculum, provided meals and snacks
Open Doors Learning Service
Small Business Owner: Tutor
09.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to 7 students during 2020-2021 remote learning year.
- Collaborated with teachers and students to complete remote learning assignments, and designed engaging learning activities to enhance school modules
Right At School
Area Manager
04.2018 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Supervised 7 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation to comply with state requirements. Responsible for hiring, training and scheduling 35+ staff and over 600 students.
- Developed positive, collaborative relationships with staff, school administration, parent-teacher organizations, outside vendor staff
- Oversaw budget, marketing and curriculum for before and after school operations.
Dressbarn And Torrid
Store Manag
06.2014 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures reaching annual revenue of $1M+
- Managed 10+ store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
KinderCare Learning Centers
Preschool Director
06.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Managed complete operations of Fully Licensed Daycare Center in WA State: 120+ students, 18+ staff
- Maintained school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations
EuropaKids International Preschool
Preschool Director
03.2011 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Managed operation and expansion of small Multilingual (English, Spanish, Mandarin) Half Day Preschool Program, doubling enrollment from 28 daily students to 60+
- Assisted in expanding curriculum to include After School Programming.
Education
Post UniversityWaterbury, CT
Bachelor of Arts from 50 + ECE Credits
Bates CollegeLewiston, ME
Bachelor of Arts from 2 Years Science And Music Studies
Narragansett Regional High School
High School Diploma from Valedictorian
06.1998
Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Relationship Building and Management
- Conflict Resolution and Problem-solving Skills
- Reporting, Inventory Management, Controlling costs
- Staff Management, Development and Scheduling
- Bookkeeping and Billing
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Educational Strategies
- Child Programs/Curriculum
- Dietary Needs
- Teacher Collaboration
- Childcare Licensing Requirements
- Bilingual English/Spanish (Non-native Speaking)
Timeline
School Age Director/Lead Teacher
The Country Playhouse
10.2022 - Current
Professional Nanny
Judd, McCartney, & Stenslie Families
08.2021 - 09.2022
Small Business Owner: Tutor
Open Doors Learning Service
09.2020 - 08.2021
Area Manager
Right At School
04.2018 - 04.2020
Store Manag
Dressbarn And Torrid
06.2014 - 03.2018
Preschool Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2013 - 06.2014
Preschool Director
EuropaKids International Preschool
03.2011 - 06.2013
Post University
Bachelor of Arts from 50 + ECE Credits
Bates College
Bachelor of Arts from 2 Years Science And Music Studies
Narragansett Regional High School
High School Diploma from Valedictorian
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