Lynda Bishop
Prince Frederick
Summary
Experienced Principal with nearly three decades in managing, teaching, and overseeing school activities. Specializes in Early Childhood Education with a proven track record of strategic leadership and effective collaboration with teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal/Owner/Operator
Brightest Beginnings Charitable And Educational Ac
05.2019 - Current
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
Special Education Teacher
Charles County Board Of Education
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Center Director
Seven Oaks Academy
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Managed staff, students and all activities of the school
- Monitored attendance of teachers and students
- Supervised classroom schedules, space, and equipment
- Established and maintained public relations and communications
- Maintained positive and on-going system of communication between preschool and parents
- Prepared, distributed, and collected enrollment materials
- Ensured compliance with all licensing regulations
- Planned and equipped indoor and outdoor activities
Center Director
EBC Academy
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Supervised classroom schedules, space, and equipment
- Established and maintained public relations and communications
- Maintained positive and on-going system of communication between preschool and parents
- Prepared, distributed, and collected enrollment materials
- Ensured compliance with all licensing regulations
- Planned and equipped indoor and outdoor areas to reflect a Christian environment
Preschool Director
Prince Georges County Public School
08.2005 - 08.2010
- Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Assistant Director
Creative Kids
02.1999 - 11.2005
- Managed all facets of the day-to-day administration of the preschool
- Planned faith based, age-appropriate curriculum
- Planned for the evaluation of students in relation to progress, abilities, and special needs
- Ensured compliance to mission, policies and procedures of the preschool
- Assisted in the preparation and operation within the annual budget
- Overseen purchase of classroom supplies and equipment.
Education
Master's - Family and the Community
Ashford University
2013
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Ashford University
2011
Skills
- Additional Information
- Effective leadership experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Participated in leadership training
- Staff recruitment and training
- Strong logical and analytical skills
- Team management
- Scheduling
- Product Branding
- Budget development
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 29 staff members.
Charity School of the Year 2025 from the IWC.
Brightest Beginnings shared our impactful work with special needs students in the Sierra Leone community. Brightest Beginnings was chosen as IWC's School Charity of the Year 2025! They are excited to partner with us in the year ahead to support our incredible mission.
Languages
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Principal/Owner/Operator
Brightest Beginnings Charitable And Educational Ac
05.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Charles County Board Of Education
08.2017 - 06.2018
Center Director
Seven Oaks Academy
03.2014 - 04.2017
Center Director
EBC Academy
02.2011 - 03.2013
Preschool Director
Prince Georges County Public School
08.2005 - 08.2010
Assistant Director
Creative Kids
02.1999 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Ashford University
Master's - Family and the Community
Ashford University
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