Kristi Covington

Results-driven professional with over seven years of experience in educational leadership, management, and high-level administrative operations. Proven track record in achieving exceptional results in training, managing, and working cooperatively with administrators, teachers, and parents. Expertise includes data management, payroll administration, special education support, and strategic operational coordination.

Childcare Director at Dunkin Academy (2024-03 – Present)

Head Operations Manager responsible for the organizational, administrative, and operational effectiveness of the company.

• Head Operations Manager responsible for the organizational, administrative, and operational effectiveness of the company.
• Managed critical administrative functions including payroll processing, Excel sheets, and confidential teacher and student files.
• Oversaw data management and record-keeping to ensure compliance and organizational efficiency.
• Applied strong organizational and management skills to maintain a high-quality learning environment and staff performance.

Teacher at Forney ISD (2022-08 – 2024-05)

Collaborated with teachers and administrators to support students in reaching learning objectives and successfully graduating High School.

• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to support students in reaching learning objectives and successfully graduating High School.
• Maintained organization and management of a 1st-grade classroom while concurrently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Implemented proactive behavior modifications and positive reinforcement strategies to ensure students remained on task, minimizing classroom disruption.

Intermediate DAEP Teacher at Forney ISD (2022-01 – 2022-05)

Served as the Elementary/Intermediate DAEP teacher, working cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student achievement.

• Served as the Elementary/Intermediate DAEP teacher, working cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student achievement.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons designed to meet national standards.
• Effectively managed student behavior in an alternative school setting using specialized reinforcement strategies.

Paraprofessional Educator at Forney ISD (2020-08 – 2022-01)

Provided support in a behavioral specialist school, assisting teachers with classroom needs.

• Provided support in a behavioral specialist school, assisting teachers with classroom needs.
• Taught specialized social skills lessons aimed at increasing students' self-management capabilities and behavioral success.

Lead Teacher at Dunkin Academy (2019-07 – 2020-07)

Led the Pre-K Class curriculum and instruction, preparing students for successful transition into elementary school.

• Led the Pre-K Class curriculum and instruction, preparing students for successful transition into elementary school.

Cashier at Taco Bell (2014-04 – 2014-07)

Retail and customer service experience.

Customer Service at Bath & Body Works (2013-09 – 2014-02)

Retail and customer service experience.

High School Diploma – High School - Mesquite, TX (2008 – 2011)