Nataliia Antoniuk
Redmond
Summary
Multilingual and culturally responsive Head Director with over 5 years of experience in early childhood education and leadership. Fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, and English, with a proven record of building inclusive, diverse school communities. Skilled in regulatory compliance (DCYF/WAC), staff development, family engagement, and curriculum oversight. Adept at daily communication across linguistic backgrounds, successfully supporting both staff and families through onboarding, integration, and community building.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Secretary – Main Office of a Large Cheese Factory “Como”
Cheese Factory Como
04.2023 - 11.2025
English Tutor – Ages 5–8
Self Employed Services
01.2022 - 12.2023
- - Designed and delivered interactive English lessons for young children.
- - Taught vocabulary, grammar, and early reading through stories, games, and activities.
- - Used creative tools like songs, stories, and role play for language learning.
- - Supported phonics, sight words, and sentence building skills.
- - Encouraged speaking and listening through engaging conversations.
- - Assessed progress and tailored lessons accordingly.
- - Maintained open communication with parents about student development.
- - Fostered a supportive, encouraging classroom environment.
Head Director
Birch Tree Academy
12.2025 - Current
- Responsible for overall daily site operations.
- Provide day-to-day site management during operating hours, including constructive staff feedback, parent communication, and conflict resolution.
- Manage payroll processing and reporting accurately and in a timely manner.
- Supervise site staff and specialist teachers, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, regular check-ins, and termination when necessary.
- Ensure all employee Merit accounts are current and properly maintained.
- Ensure the site remains in full compliance with DCYF, Washington State Licensing, and all designated quality standards.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of and adherence to all WAC and DCYF licensing rules, procedures, and guidelines.
- Maintain, collect, and update all employee documentation in Paylocity and individual employee files.
Assistant Director
Birch Tree Academy
09.2024 - 12.2025
- - Serve as the daily point of contact for Russian-, Ukrainian-, and English-speaking families and staff.
- - Facilitate verbal and written translations and maintain inclusive communication.
- - Lead onboarding and mentorship for staff with cultural sensitivity.
- - Oversee site operations including licensing compliance, scheduling, and staff supervision.
- - Conduct family enrollment, behavior plans, and child transitions.
- - Coordinate multicultural events and support culturally relevant curriculum.
- - Manage budgets, supplies, and maintain operational excellence.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - International Relations
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Lviv, UkraineEarly Childhood Education Short Certificate -
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
08.2026
Early Childhood Education Intial Certificate - undefined
06.2025
Skills
- - Multilingual Communication (Russian, Ukrainian, English)
- - Staff Onboarding & Leadership
- - DCYF & WAC Licensing Compliance
- - Early Childhood Education Management
- - Parent Engagement & Community Relations
- - Cultural Competency & Inclusion
- - Performance Coaching & Evaluations
- - Budget Management & Site Operations
Languages
- Russian – Native/Fluent
- Ukrainian – Native/Fluent
- English – Fluent
Timeline
Head Director
Birch Tree Academy
12.2025 - Current
Assistant Director
Birch Tree Academy
09.2024 - 12.2025
Office Secretary – Main Office of a Large Cheese Factory “Como”
Cheese Factory Como
04.2023 - 11.2025
English Tutor – Ages 5–8
Self Employed Services
01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - International Relations
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Early Childhood Education Intial Certificate - undefined
Early Childhood Education Short Certificate -
Lake Washington Institute of Technology