TESLA GROGAN
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Operations‑focused leader with 9+ years of experience managing people, compliance, scheduling, and customer relationships in a fast‑paced childcare organization. Proven ability to oversee daily business functions, maintain detailed records, lead teams, and communicate effectively with families and staff. Seeking to transition into a corporate role in operations, human resources, administration, or customer success where strong organization, leadership, and process management skills will support company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
See um Smile Playhouse
01.2023 - Current
- 2023 – Present • Oversee daily operations of a licensed childcare center, ensuring health, safety, and regulatory compliance • Supervise, coach, and support staff to maintain performance standards and positive workplace culture • Create and manage employee schedules to ensure proper staffing levels and state ratio compliance • Maintain accurate personnel and student records, improving organization and documentation processes • Lead tours for prospective families, answer questions, and support enrollment growth • Communicate with parents to resolve concerns, provide updates, and strengthen customer satisfaction • Coordinate sanitation, safety, and illness‑prevention procedures to maintain operational continuity
Elementary School Teacher
Siloam Springs School District
01.2021 - 01.2023
- 2020 – 2023 • Planned structured activities and daily routines to support student development and engagement • Monitored behavior and progress while maintaining organized classroom documentation • Collaborated with leadership and families to support positive learning environments
Lead Teacher
See um Smile Playhouse
01.2016 - 2021
- 2020 – 2023 • Planned structured activities and daily routines to support student development and engagement • Monitored behavior and progress while maintaining organized classroom documentation • Collaborated with leadership and families to support positive learning environments
Education
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Arkansas Community College
05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Missouri Southern State University
01-2020
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Northwest Arkansas Community College
05-2018
Skills
- Experience working in high‑responsibility, fast‑paced environments
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Adaptable, dependable, and quick to learn new systems and processes
- Motivated to transition skills into corporate business operations or HR environments
- Experience with verbal and written communication
- Workforce scheduling
Timeline
Director
See um Smile Playhouse
01.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Siloam Springs School District
01.2021 - 01.2023
Lead Teacher
See um Smile Playhouse
01.2016 - 2021
Bachelor of Science - Education
Missouri Southern State University
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Northwest Arkansas Community College