Sabina Grendene
Fircrest,WA
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Professional with 15 years of experience enhancing child development and family engagement. Strong communicator and approachable leader fostering teamwork and mentorship. Experienced Director overseeing daily operations and implementing business strategies to ensure financial performance and growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service Rep
Choppers Holistic Pet Food
Fircrest, WA
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated point of sale transactions, enhancing customer satisfaction through accurate and efficient service.
- Restocked inventory in storefront, ensuring optimal product availability for customer needs.
- Received inventory from vendors, supporting effective stock management and organizational efficiency.
Director of Extended Care
Archdiocese of Seattle
Seattle, WA
07.2022 - Current
- Cared for and ensured welfare of 75 children daily, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Managed and led team of seven employees, coordinating schedules, communicating changes, verifying payroll, and recruiting and interviewing new hires to maintain staffing quality.
- Ensure compliance with WA State DCYF guidelines and code of ethics throughout the program
- Developed age-appropriate activities for students age 4 to 12, enhancing engagement and learning experiences.
- Open communication with parents and administration on a daily basis
- Create a safe environment for students
- Assisted students with homework assignments.
Nutrition Coach/Substitute Teacher
Kiddie Academy
Erie, CO
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Created and shared menu with staff and parents to promote healthy meal options for students.
- Ensured that any dietary restrictions of kids were followed and communicated to teachers and staff
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
- Engaged with parents to understand and address concerns regarding children's progress, fostering strong home-school communication.
- Managed all aspects of kitchen operations.
- Achieved a consistent “A” grade during Colorado Health Department inspections
- Ordered supplies and managed budget to ensure operational efficiency and reported updates to ownership group.
Kitchen Manager /PE Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Tacoma, WA
03.2012 - 01.2016
- Single-handedly planned, cooked, and served 300 students two meals daily
- Ordered supplies and managed budgeting while ensuring compliance with Washington State health guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records and reported compliance to Seattle Catholic Diocese and State of Washington.
- Developed and managed relationships with government and private suppliers to support kitchen operations.
- Managed parent volunteers; conducted on-the-spot training to ensure compliance with state health guidelines
- Implemented physical education lessons tailored to age-appropriate students in a structured environment.
- Facilitated activities aimed at developing gross motor skills in young children.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - ECE
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma08-2025
WA State Stackables Certificates - ECE
Tacoma Comunity College
Tacoma, WA08-2025
High School Diploma -
Istituto Tecnico di Stato
Vicenza, ItalyBachelor of Science - Psychology
WGU
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Microsoft Windows
- Mac
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Experience working with students
- Classroom rules implementation
- Curriculum implementation
- Communication skills
- Community engagement
- Admission and enrollment
- Parent-teacher communication
- Preschool and PK care
- Classroom behavior modification
- Team management
- Diversity and inclusion experience
- Advocate
- Leadership
- Licensed childcare experience
- Students’ extracurricular activities management
- Classroom community building
- Team leadership
- Compliance adherence
- Nutritional planning
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Safety enforcement
- Time management
- Activity coordination
- Performance management
- Leadership development
- Charismatic leader
- Crew collaboration
- Organizational development
- Visionary leadership
- Content development
- Team building
- Decision-making
- Staff development
- Partnerships and alliances
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Bloodborne pathogen
- First aid certification
- CPR Certification
- Food Handler permit
- 30HRS Child Basic training DCYF
- DCYF background check
- TBS skin test
- Initial ECE Certificate
- Short ECE Certificate of Specialization
- State Certificate
Languages
Italian
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member since 2023
Timeline
Customer Service Rep
Choppers Holistic Pet Food
06.2025 - Current
Director of Extended Care
Archdiocese of Seattle
07.2022 - Current
Nutrition Coach/Substitute Teacher
Kiddie Academy
09.2019 - 01.2021
Kitchen Manager /PE Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic School
03.2012 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - ECE
Tacoma Community College
WA State Stackables Certificates - ECE
Tacoma Comunity College
High School Diploma -
Istituto Tecnico di Stato
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
WGU