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.
Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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.
PE Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Tacoma, WA
03.2012 - 01.2016
- Implemented physical education lessons tailored to age-appropriate students in a structured environment.
- Facilitated activities aimed at developing gross motor skills in young children.
- Organized and supervised extracurricular sports programs to enhance student participation in physical activities.
- Assessed student performance and provided tailored feedback to improve individual skills and fitness levels.
- Mentored junior staff on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques in physical education.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices through the integration of nutrition education in lesson plans.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed extracurricular athletic programs successfully, coaching various sports teams and coordinating tournaments.
- Improved students'' physical abilities through the implementation of age-appropriate motor skill development programs.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement, and assess IEP plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, connecting physical education with other subject areas.
- Maintained accurate student records, tracking progress and providing necessary documentation to administration and parents.
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 Arts - Elementary Education
WGU
Salt Lake City, UT12.2026
Skills
- 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
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Extended Care
Archdiocese of Seattle
07.2022 - Current
Nutrition Coach/Substitute Teacher
Kiddie Academy
09.2019 - 01.2021
PE Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic School
03.2012 - 01.2016
WA State Stackables Certificates - ECE
Tacoma Comunity College
High School Diploma -
Istituto Tecnico di Stato
Associate of Applied Science - ECE
Tacoma Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
WGU