Nancy Recinos
Everett
Summary
Solid team leader with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with staff and school families. Articulate and enthusiastic with a passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing the early childhood education community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director-Preschool
Comopass Kids Preschool
Woodinville
06.2025 - Current
- Leads curriculum development for early childhood education programs and activities.
- Oversees daily operations to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Manages staff recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives.
- Collaborates with parents to address concerns and enhance family engagement strategies.
- Coordinated community outreach programs, enhancing preschool enrollment and community awareness.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement in operational performance.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes, ensuring financial sustainability for the organization.
- Prepared documents for board meetings, summarizing key developments to inform strategic decision-making.
Director-Preschool
Kids at the Creek Preschool and Kindergarten
Woodinville
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Led day-to-day operations for the preschool, providing an inclusive and developmentally appropriate environment and program
- Supervised and supported a team of educators and staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation
- Created curriculum aligned with child-centered learning goals
- Led regular staff meetings to identify and implement program improvements and share best practices.
- Built strong family partnerships through open communication and community events, enhancing family engagement.
- Organized community outreach programs that increased preschool enrollment and raised awareness of services.
- Managed school budget and tuition planning.
- Promoted a collaborative and joyful school culture grounded in empathy, trust, and continuous improvement
Staff Support
Kids at the Creek Preschool and Kindergarten
Mill Creek & Woodinville
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Designed and implemented Pre-K curriculum, collaborating with lead preschool teacher for effective execution.
- Organized staff meetings, teacher trainings, and onboarding sessions to facilitate professional development.
- Supported teachers in daily tasks, enhancing classroom procedures and student management.
Teacher-Pre-K and Preschool
Kids At The Creek Pre School And Kindergarten
Mill Creek
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Educated students in foundational concepts including shapes, numbers, and letters, fostering early literacy and numeracy skills
- Applied play-based strategies, including Process Art, Loose Parts play, Story Tables, and STEM activities, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained classrooms by outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors to create a supportive learning environment
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded it in individual files
- Consulted with parents to strengthen support networks and enhance strategies for ongoing education
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Developed team communications and information for monthly staff meetings
Substitute Para Educator
Everett School District
09.2011 - 06.2012
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA01.1991
Collage-Education Program -
Whitworth University
Spokane, Wa01.1985
High School Diploma -
Handford High School
Richland, WA01.1983
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Enrollment management
- Budget management
- Records administration
- System implementation
- Parent communication
- Parent support
- Office software proficiency
- Google Suite proficiency
- Written communication
- Community engagement
- Staff development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Opening and closing procedures
Accomplishments
•Led a team of 6 in the development and implementation of 4 different STEM Night events for over 100 families.
• Spoke in 2017 and 2018 at the Northwest Ministry Conference on Play-Based learning in Early Childhood Education
• Spoke in 2017 and 2018 at the Northwest Ministry Conference on Play-Based learning in Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Director-Preschool
Comopass Kids Preschool
06.2025 - Current
Director-Preschool
Kids at the Creek Preschool and Kindergarten
10.2021 - 06.2025
Staff Support
Kids at the Creek Preschool and Kindergarten
09.2019 - 10.2021
Teacher-Pre-K and Preschool
Kids At The Creek Pre School And Kindergarten
05.2015 - 09.2019
Substitute Para Educator
Everett School District
09.2011 - 06.2012
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle Community College
Collage-Education Program -
Whitworth University
High School Diploma -
Handford High School