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Sara Simpson

@sarasimpson

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Experienced operations and program director skilled in team leadership, training, and family engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in program or operations where I can develop staff, improve family engagement, manage budgets and compliance, and grow enrollment.

I am an operations-focused education and program leader with a decade of experience directing staff, designing curriculum, and managing day-to-day program logistics. I have led hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, billing, and compliance across early childhood and youth programs.

As Director of Gymnastics and Director of Operations, I developed lesson plans, created new programs and events, wrote proposals for equipment and staff development, and maintained strong parent and family communication to drive enrollment and program quality.

I am committed to staff development, operational excellence, and creating education-based programming that balances safety, engagement, and business needs. I bring strong communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a consistent work ethic to every role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Operations

Current

The Goddard School

May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Manage day-to-day operations of the center including staff scheduling, training, hiring/termination, compliance documentation, billing and payroll; lead family tours and maintain enrollment to support center growth.

Scheduling Training Development Compliance Enrollment management Leadership

Director of Gymnastics Program

Silverlake The Family Place

May 2013 - May 2024 (11 years)

Directed gymnastics program operations including staff hiring, training, scheduling and payroll; designed biweekly lesson plans, managed enrollment and budgets, and developed new programs and equipment proposals over an 11-year tenure.

Program Management Staff Training Lesson planning Enrollment management Payroll Budgeting Proposal Writing

Owner/Operator

Munchkin Care

Jan 2013 - Apr 2020 (7 years 3 months)

Operated an education-based child care program delivering weekly lesson plans, managing multi-age schedules, handling billing and paperwork, and maintaining open communication with parents.

Early Childhood Education Lesson planning Scheduling Program Management Multi Age Care

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science, Counseling, Mental Health, and Human Services

2008 - 2010

Grade: Graduated with honors

Activities and societies: Member of Delta Gamma; Director of Foundations

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Counseling, Mental Health, and Human Services, graduated with honors and served as Director of Foundations while a member of Delta Gamma.