Lynn F.

Lynn F.

Assistant Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Child Care Specialist and Coach| Relationship Builder | Early Childhood Education Advocate

  • Education

    • Erikson Institute

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      Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4.0

      10 graduate hours in ECE

    • Bradley University

      2001 - 2003
      Bachelor of Science - BS PSYCHOLOGY

      Double major in psychology and sociology

    • Bradley University

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      Bachelor of Science - BS PSYCHOLOGY
  • Experience

    • La Petite Academy

      Oct 2007 - Sept 2008
      Assistant Director
    • Bright Beginnings Home Daycare

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      Owner/Director

      Owned and operated a licensed family child care business serving children 6 weeks to 12 years. Pursued accreditation with NAFCC and was a part of the state food program. I also served as a board member for the Will County Child Care Association

    • KLASCHOOLS

      Jun 2014 - Nov 2016
      School Principal

      School operations and compliance, financials, marketing, enrolling families, hiring and training teachers, special events, curriculum development and programming

    • Bright Horizons

      Feb 2017 - Mar 2020
      Teacher and Education Coordinator

      Primary teacher in an infant classroom. Promoted to education coordinator, responsible for classroom quality assurance and compliance, as well as training and onboarding staff.Also worked with the company’s foundation to open a Bright Space within the local police department.

    • Private Nanny

      Mar 2020 - Feb 2023
      Nanny

      Provide care and educational activities for 2 children. Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks. Provide transportation to school, activities, and field trips.

    • KinderCare Learning Companies

      Mar 2023 - Sept 2023
      Customer Service Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Early Childhood Credential Level 1

      INCCRRA
    • INA NCS Basic Skills Assessment

      International Nanny Association
      May 2025
    • National Director’s Credential

      National Louis University
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lynn F.
      Utility Player of the Month - Sep 2023 Lynn’s passion and encouragement has ignited our team, consistently elevating engagement. She's a true idea powerhouse, offering detailed suggestions that drive impactful changes and thoughtful practices, such as the Kindness Bingo. Lynn's commitment shines in her ongoing support, whether it's warmly welcoming new teammates, providing insightful feedback, or achieving impressive performance metrics—consistently hitting goals and delivering Best-in-Class service. Her contributions extend well… Show more Lynn’s passion and encouragement has ignited our team, consistently elevating engagement. She's a true idea powerhouse, offering detailed suggestions that drive impactful changes and thoughtful practices, such as the Kindness Bingo. Lynn's commitment shines in her ongoing support, whether it's warmly welcoming new teammates, providing insightful feedback, or achieving impressive performance metrics—consistently hitting goals and delivering Best-in-Class service. Her contributions extend well beyond the day-to-day, making her an indispensable asset to our team. A huge thanks to Lynn for her exceptional efforts and contributions! Show less
    • Awarded to Lynn F.
      President’s List Waubonsee Community College Jan 2001 Perfect 4.0 GPA for more than 1 semester
    • Awarded to Lynn F.
      Psychology National Honor Society Psi Beta Oct 2000
    • Awarded to Lynn F.
      Award of Excellence in Care and Education -
    • Awarded to Lynn F.
      National Director’s Credential Aim4Excellence, McCormick Center An engaging and rigorous professional learning experience that focuses on the core leadership and management competencies that early childhood leaders need.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vacation Bible School Teacher Volunteer

      Issued by Good Shepherd Church - Naperville
      Good Shepherd Church - NapervilleAssociated with Lynn F.
    • Member

      Issued by Lions Clubs International
      Lions Clubs InternationalAssociated with Lynn F.
    • Packing Session Volunteer

      Issued by Feed My Starving Children on Jan 2015
      Feed My Starving ChildrenAssociated with Lynn F.
    • Blood Donor

      Issued by Versiti Blood Center of Illinois on Jan 1999
      Versiti Blood Center of IllinoisAssociated with Lynn F.
    • Member

      Issued by Lions Clubs International on Feb 2025
      Lions Clubs InternationalAssociated with Lynn F.
    • Co-Chair Engagement Committee

      Issued by Illinois Women Conquer ALZ (IWCA) on Aug 2025
      Illinois Women Conquer ALZ (IWCA)Associated with Lynn F.
    • Project Lead

      Issued by BRIGHT HORIZONS FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN (UK) on May 2019
      BRIGHT HORIZONS FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN (UK)Associated with Lynn F.