Sarai Freeman
Dallas
Summary
Professional childcare leader with a proven track record of managing educational programs and fostering a nurturing environment. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently achieving results. Skilled in staff supervision, curriculum development, and compliance with regulatory standards. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and creating a positive, safe atmosphere for children and staff alike.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Zion Kidz Academy and Learning Center
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborates with the staff to optimize daily operations and improve classroom efficiency.
- Mentoring the teaching staff, fostering professional growth, and enhancing instructional quality.
- Analyze the curriculum's effectiveness and adapt strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Established strong relationships with parents, facilitating communication and addressing concerns effectively.
- Manage administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting to ensure the efficient operation of the daycare center.
- Helped bring the center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes, and USDA nutritional guidelines.
Brand Manager
G. Free Investments LLC
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed and executed brand strategies to enhance market positioning and consumer engagement.
- Oversaw inventory control, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste through efficient ordering processes.
- Managed daily food service operations to ensure quality and compliance with health standards.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
- Managed daily operational tasks such as staff scheduling, budgeting, ordering supplies, and quality assurance checks.
Lead Teacher/ Office Manager
Zion Kidz Academy and Learning Center
10.2016 - 09.2021
- Zion Kidz is a learning center that creates a healthy learning environment for infants through school-aged children. Preparing the children for higher learning as they transition to elementary school.
- Create lesson and activity plans for toddlers and preschool aged children
- Enroll in coming families and help them transition into the center
- Light bookkeeping duties – Receive, review and record tuition payments
- Administrative duties as required for office management, including staff management and training in compliance with state mandates
- Transportation administrator for center, arrange pick up and drop off from school. Also include transportation for special events and field trips.
Foster Parent
08.2014 - 12.2016
Substitute Lead Teacher
Childcare Careers
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Childcare Careers is the leading source for temporary & permanent teachers for child care centers, preschools, kindergartens, after school programs and other educational programs. My duties included:
- Assigned to various childcare centers and schools though out Dallas County
Teacher/ Bus Driver
Sheranda’s Playhouse
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Sheranda’s Playhouse is a childcare facility that enriches children from infancy to 12 years, while providing a safe learning environment. My duties included but were not limited to:
- Prepared lesson and activity plans for the school aged children.
- Prepared snack, lunch, and dinner.
- Assisted children in homework and other activities.
- Transportation administrator for center, arrange pick up and drop off from school, home, and field trips.
Associate
Abacus Financial
02.2007 - 08.2007
- This financial institution provides personal services for individual, which includes taxes, bill payment, and money management. As an Associate, I assisted accountants by:
- Sorting and distributing mail
- Greeting and talking to clients
- Paying bills and
- Light bookkeeping.
Education
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Mountain Community College
Dallas, TX01.2008
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Dallas, TX05-2004
Skills
- Computer Literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Office Equipment: Fax, Copier, Telephones,
- Youth Mentoring
- Staff management
- Creative direction
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Recordkeeping and file management
- Office management
- Team building and leadership
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
Certification
- Administrator Credential, Camp Fire - March 2025
- Food Manager Certification, Learn2Serve - August 2025
Timeline
Assistant Director
Zion Kidz Academy and Learning Center
07.2024 - Current
Brand Manager
G. Free Investments LLC
06.2021 - 01.2024
Lead Teacher/ Office Manager
Zion Kidz Academy and Learning Center
10.2016 - 09.2021
Foster Parent
08.2014 - 12.2016
Substitute Lead Teacher
Childcare Careers
01.2014 - 07.2014
Teacher/ Bus Driver
Sheranda’s Playhouse
09.2010 - 07.2012
Associate
Abacus Financial
02.2007 - 08.2007
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Mountain Community College
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School