TK HULON
Willis,TX
Summary
Passionate and dynamic Early Childhood Educator serving as a Program Director. Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management, driving exceptional program success. Proficient in conflict resolution and effective communication, fostering strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration across departments. Aspiring to advance to a regional director role, leveraging skills in problem-solving and prioritization to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
The Woodlands, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for supervising a staff of 30
- Implementing age age-appropriate curriculum for all students
- Maintaining high standards with Texas childcare licensing
- Ensuring the safety of all staff and children in a center licensed to 154 students
- Actively promoting the school through community involvement and an active Social Media presence
- Traveled to assist sister schools with set up and when in leadership transition
- Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
- Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
- Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
- Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
- Administered budgets and monitored expenditures to keep program operations aligned with budget targets.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training and developing staff.
Assistant Director
Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
The Woodlands, USA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Responsible for all Director's duties in the Director's absence
- Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records for both students and staff
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners and vendors.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Responsible for implementing age-appropriate curriculum for 154 students
- Created training materials for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the coordination of special events and corporate functions.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Head Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
The Woodlands, TX
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures, and goals to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers in order to enhance their instructional skills.
- Reviewed student records on a regular basis in order to identify areas where additional support may be required.
- Provided guidance and direction to faculty members in order to maintain high standards of teaching excellence.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Implemented disciplinary measures when necessary while ensuring fairness is maintained at all times.
Account Manager
Children's Learning Adventure
The Woodlands, TX
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Managed account receivables for assigned accounts, ensuring timely payments and minimizing bad debts.
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Completed internal audits with efficiency and accuracy.
- Performed daily cash management duties including deposits, audits.
Lead Teacher
Children's Learning Adventure
The Woodlands, TX
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Education
High School - SECONDARY SCHOOL
GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) - ENGLISH LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Associate - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ASHWORTH COLLEGE
Associates - Business
LONESTAR COLLEGE
05.2025
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Sales Expertise
- Social Media Management
- Business Knowledge & Etiquette
- Effective Organization
- Deadline Management Expertise
- Customer service experience
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Assistant Director of the Year" for LSP in 2022
- Received peer-voted "C.H.I.L.D" award for LSP in 2023
- Awarded LSP "School of the Year" in 2023
- Company-wide QA award 5 years in a row
Timeline
Program Director
Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
01.2020 - 01.2023
Head Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
10.2016 - 01.2022
Account Manager
Children's Learning Adventure
01.2014 - 10.2016
Lead Teacher
Children's Learning Adventure
03.2013 - 01.2014
High School - SECONDARY SCHOOL
GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) - ENGLISH LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Associate - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ASHWORTH COLLEGE
Associates - Business
LONESTAR COLLEGE
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