Liana Benitez
@lianabenitez
Executive Director and educator who leads childcare programs, teams, and budgets with care.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Executive Director with experience leading Montessori and childcare operations, ensuring daily compliance with local and federal regulations while supporting strong learning environments. I oversee education programs, curriculum and summer programs, and I translate student needs into individualized learning plans.
I’ve managed day-to-day operations including employee matters, timesheets, hiring and termination, quarterly reviews, and compensation reviews. I also keep health and safety operating procedures in full compliance, staying current on local and state licensing requirements.
Alongside my education leadership, I’ve built operational and customer-facing expertise through management roles in food service, including Head Baker/Manager and Preschool Lead Teacher responsibilities. I focus on scheduling, budgeting and inventory, marketing initiatives to increase visibility and referrals, and consistent, high-quality service for families and guests.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Preschool Lead Teacher
First Methodist Church
May 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Oversee the implementation and coordination of preschool education programs in compliance with local and federal regulations. Implement curriculum, track student progress, and support reading and language development with individualized learning plans.
Head Baker/Manager
The London Baker
Apr 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Manage day-to-day custom orders, ingredient ordering, and bakery operations while preparing custom pastries for private orders and events. Handle budgeting, inventory, and employee scheduling for daily tasks.
Executive Director
Happy Flower Montessori & Daycare
Jun 2019 - May 2024 (4 years 11 months)
Manage day-to-day operations and employee matters for the center, including education program oversight and budgeting. Ensure health and safety compliance, oversee curriculum and summer programs, and lead hiring, reviews, and compensation.
Assistant Director
Happy Flower Montessori & Daycare
Dec 2018 - Jun 2019 (6 months)
Assist with day-to-day operations including data entry, employee timesheets, and school administration. Order supplies and equipment, manage the school calendar and events, and help implement local and state regulations.
Pre-School Teacher
Happy Flower Montessori & Daycare
Apr 2018 - Dec 2018 (8 months)
Implement assigned preschool curriculum and track student progress and daily performance. Support reading and language development and create individualized learning plans based on student needs and parent guidelines.
Aquatics Center Cashier
Farmers Branch Aquatic Center
May 2018 - Sep 2018 (4 months)
Handle cash and payment activity at the aquatics facility while providing customer service and facility information. Help keep the facility clean and organized and enforce safety procedures and policies for adults, children, and staff.
Baker and Cashier
Sam's Club
Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year)
Provide customer service while handling cake orders and packaging bread and pastries. Follow recipe details and labeling requirements while keeping the bakery clean and organized.
Beauty Advisor
Ulta Beauty
Jun 2016 - Mar 2017 (9 months)
Provide customer service and manage money while maintaining store presentation. Update product and signage areas, restock the floor, and keep pricing labels and signs current.
Host / To-Go / Waitress
On the Border
Jan 2015 - Sep 2015 (8 months)
Manage restaurant floor coordination, including rotation for waiters, and provide phone-based customer service. Input orders into a POS system and ensure meal and beverage delivery transitions to the correct tables.
Cashier, Cook, Drive
Chicken Express
Apr 2014 - Mar 2015 (11 months)
Provide customer service and manage money while inputting food orders into a POS system. Maintain store cleanliness, handle truck unloading, and restock the floor.
Student Counselor
Greenhill School
Aug 2001 - Aug 2013 (12 years)
Assist teachers with supplies and student support, including nutrition-related assistance and maintaining child safety on and off the playground. Help with educational paperwork and keep parents informed while supporting classroom cleanliness and the learning environment.
Interim Assistant Director
Happy Flower Montessori & Daycare
Support center leadership by overseeing education program coordination, health and safety compliance, curriculum, and operational requirements. Assist with budgeting, employee approvals, and staffing-related processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate's in Baking and Pastry Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts
Completed an associate program in Baking and Pastry Arts at Auguste Escoffier, finishing in February 2025.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Diploma in Pastry Arts, Pastry Arts
Completed a diploma in Pastry Arts at Auguste Escoffier, finishing in October 2024.
Early College High School
High School Diploma, General Education
Earned a High School Diploma through Early College High School, graduating in May 2015.
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