Taryn B.

I have just moved to Fallon, and I am looking for any open positions you may have. I look forward to hearing back soon.

Thank you, Taryn Bretado

(210) 771-6544 • tbretado13@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Early Childhood Program Director and Music & Classroom Educator with 20+ years of experience, consistently exceeding key benchmarks including revenue generation, childcare program quality standards, and staff management, oversight, & organization; eager to collaborate and lend industry expertise in educational program development, business operations, and administrative & leadership functions.
EXPERIENCE
Milestones Child Development Center Chesapeake, VA School Director October 2021-Present
• Served as head of school for 90+ children, aged 6 weeks-12 years
• Managed staff of 30+ teachers, assistants, administrators, and kitchen & maintenance staff • Oversaw daily operations for academic school year and summer camp programs
• Implemented weekly enrichment programs (yoga, music, motor skills, STEM)
Heintz Preschool San Antonio, TX School Director 2016-2021
• Served as head of school for 80+ children, aged 6 weeks-5 years
• Managed staff of 25+ teachers, assistants, administrators, and maintenance staff;
responsible for preschool licenses, employee records and certifications, enrollment and
billing data, and parent communications
• Led training seminars, staff meetings, preschool tours, and teacher performance reviews • Maintained school operations during the pandemic, raising funds for staff compensation
and creating “Heintz at Home” virtual learning program • Key achievements:
◦ Launchedextendedcareprogram,increasingincomeby~14k/month
◦ Increasedschoolrevenuefrom-$10,000to+$35,000peryear
◦ Grewschoolenrollmentfrom27studentsin2016to80+studentsin2021
◦ Advocatedfor&achievedincreasedteachersalariesfrom$10/hourto$12-$16/hour
Lead Classroom Teacher 2015-2016
• Planned and prepared curriculum for academic year; provided excellent quality care for
children aged 3-5 years
• Guided, supervised, and coordinated with assistant teachers; worked closely with children
and families daily
• Developed school-wide music program as Music Director; organized weekly enrichment
classes and bi-annual showcases
Virginia Beach Public Schools Virginia Beach, VA
Long-term Substitute Classroom Teacher
• Taught classroom music and chorus for kindergarten-5th grade
• Taught elementary classroom curriculum for kindergarten-5th grade
• Provided classroom enrichment for 4th and 5th grade Special Education students
2012-2014

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