Brenda Wilson Boykin
Durham
Summary
Operations-focused early childhood professional with extensive experience in managing center operations, staff scheduling for over 25 employees, and fostering family engagement. Proven track record in facilitating enrollment growth and maintaining compliance documentation, ensuring a supportive and child-centered learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Business & Operations
The Goddard School
Raleigh
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Oversee daily center operations and staff scheduling for 25+ employees, ensuring full classroom coverage, smooth workflow, and consistent support for families and staff.
- Facilitated enrollment growth through family tours, onboarding, and follow-up communication, fostering strong relationships with prospective and current families.
- Coordinate weekly and monthly schedules, menus, and operational plans.
- Assisted in administrative decision-making and streamlined staff communication to enhance operational clarity.
- Acted as primary contact for families and staff, addressing inquiries, resolving concerns, and promoting a supportive center environment.
- Maintain compliance documentation, training records, and licensing files.
Kindergarten Prep Teacher / Program Support
Creative Schools
Morrisville
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Delivered kindergarten readiness instruction and supported daily classroom and center operations, fostering a nurturing learning environment.
- Strengthened enrollment pipelines through proactive family engagement initiatives, clear readiness communication, and strategic community partnerships.
- Coordinated resources, referrals, meetings, email updates, and center communication tools to effectively support families and enhance their involvement.
- Collaborated across sites to align operational needs, classroom coverage, and readiness goals.
- Assisted with staff recruitment, onboarding, documentation, scheduling, and performance support.
- Maintained accurate program documentation, compliance records, and evaluation data.
- Acted as a 7-Point Lead Teacher, supporting leadership communication, classroom consistency, and program alignment across daily operations.
APK Teacher
Children's Lighthouse
Raleigh
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Facilitated family engagement by providing clear communication and updates to strengthen connections to classroom and center expectations.
- Maintained communication logs and developmental documentation to keep families informed and engaged in children's progress.
- Led classroom operations and maintained daily routines to ensure smooth center workflow through effective communication and documentation.
Education
Associates Early Childhood Education -
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC05-2028
Early Childhood Administration -
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC12-2024
NC Level II Administrator Credential - Admin I and II
07-2024
Credentials 1&2 - Early Childhood Education
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC07-1999
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
Winston-Salem, NC06-1989
North Carolina Early Childhood Education Scale - Level 7
Skills
- Center Operations
- Workflow Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Onboarding
- Program Management
- Data reporting
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Policy Execution
- Issue Resolution
- Conflict resolution
- Family Engagement
- Relationship management
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the U.S.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Business & Operations
The Goddard School
01.2025 - 05.2026
Kindergarten Prep Teacher / Program Support
Creative Schools
08.2021 - 01.2025
APK Teacher
Children's Lighthouse
07.2018 - 07.2021
Associates Early Childhood Education -
Stanly Community College
Early Childhood Administration -
Stanly Community College
NC Level II Administrator Credential - Admin I and II
Credentials 1&2 - Early Childhood Education
Forsyth Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School