Priscilla Benavides
The PREP
Austin,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Innovative School Director with over 10 years of leadership in high-performing early childhood programs. Launched KIDO Bouldin Creek, fostering team collaboration, enhancing enrollment, ensuring compliance, and enriching experiences for children and families. Montessori-certified, holding Texas Director Credential, and bilingual in English and Spanish.
Work History
Operations Support Specialist
7 Months- Collaborated with school leaders to enhance licensing readiness, streamline enrollment processes, improve staff onboarding, optimize operational systems, and enrich overall family experience across multiple early childhood programs.
Founding School Director
2 Years 3 Months- Established school operations, built enrollment, recruited and developed staff, maintained licensing compliance, managed budgets, and created a welcoming, high-quality learning environment for children and families.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with state regulations and educational standards.
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Led staff training initiatives to enhance teaching methodologies and foster professional development.
School Director / Admissions Specialist
2 Years 3 Months- Directed school operations and managed admissions, enrollment, parent partnerships, community outreach, and daily campus activities to ensure smooth functioning and strong community engagement.
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance educational quality and student engagement.
- Implemented operational policies that improved daily school functions and staff collaboration.
- Mentored teaching staff, fostering professional growth and adherence to Montessori principles.
Founding School Director / Lead Teacher
4 Years- Collaborated with the founding leadership team to open a new preschool campus, supporting operations and teacher development.
- Led curriculum development to enhance educational programs and student engagement.
- Directed staff training initiatives to improve teaching methodologies and classroom management.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and drive academic excellence.
Office Manager / Enrollment Specialist
3 Years- Coordinated enrollment processes, maintained student records, facilitated family communications, organized campus tours, and oversaw front-office operations.
- Streamlined office operations, enhancing productivity and communication among staff.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for school events, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented office policies that improved workflow consistency and efficiency.
Education
Montessori Certification
Business Administration Coursework
Skills
School leadership
Admissions & Enrollment
Campus development
Budget Management
Staff Recruitment & Coaching
Staff development
Community Partnerships
Founding School Leadership
Campus Launches
Early Childhood Education
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Texas Director Credential
Certification
- Texas Director Credential
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Support Specialist
The PREP
11.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Founding School Director
KIDO Bouldin Creek
08.2023 - 11.2025Read More
School Director / Admissions Specialist
La Tribu Rural Montessori School
04.2021 - 07.2023Read More
Founding School Director / Lead Teacher
Stepping Stone School
01.2017 - 01.2021Read More
Office Manager / Enrollment Specialist
KIPP Austin Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2017Read More
Laredo Community College
Business Administration Coursework
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Montessori Sin Fronteras
Montessori Certification
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