Pradnya Gupte

Preschool Director with a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to fostering inclusive, nurturing learning environments. Skilled in leadership, curriculum development, staff management, and family engagement. Ready to leverage my experience and expertise to inspire educators, support young learners, and lead early education programs.

Director at Shooting Stars Preschool (2025-01 – Present)

• Lead the overall operations of the school, ensuring full compliance with state licensing, health, and safety regulations
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, tuition collection, and strategic planning to ensure fiscal growth
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff; conduct performance evaluations
• Design and implement a hybrid Montessori curriculum that supports age-appropriate developmental goals
• Support educators with instructional strategies, classroom management, and student engagement
• Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment that promotes children's safety, well-being
• Maintain accurate records for students, staff certifications, health forms, and attendance in accordance with licensing and school requirements
• Coordinate parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and regular communications to strengthen school-family partnerships
• Manage school marketing, enrollment processes, and tours for prospective families
• Lead emergency preparedness efforts, including conducting safety drills and implementing protocols
• Planning and executing field trips, seasonal events and family engagement activities

Toddler Class Lead Teacher at Global village Montessori (2021-12 – 2024-05)

• Helped manage classroom of up to 18 students with kids ranging from 2 to 3 years old
• Supervised and mentored 3 of assistant teachers providing guidance for high-quality teaching practices
• Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns
• Successfully enrolled over 20 new families through referrals from my class alone
• Developed weekly newsletters to keep parents informed about classroom activities and upcoming events
• Managed classroom budgets, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and materials
• Utilized Procare software to efficiently communicate children's daily routines and progress updates to parents

Pre-K Lead Teacher at Yang Fan Preschool (2016-05 – 2025-01)

• Implemented Starfall Education curriculum to classrooms averaging 36 students between 3 to 5 years old
• Trained and supervised a team of 3 assistant teachers, ensuring high-quality instruction
• Developed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate curricula tailored to the needs and interests of the children
• Organized and executed special events, fostering a sense of community and enriching the educational experience

Student Teacher at Las Positas Childcare center (2016-01 – 2016-05)

Bachelors of Science, Masters of Science in Dietetics – Nagpur University

Associate in Early Childhood Education – Las Positas College