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Cosette Kehoe

Cosette Kehoe

Saskatoon,Canada

Summary

Passionate and purpose driven leader with over seven years of experience developing teams, guiding growth, and managing complex operations in alignment with organizational values. Known for a collaborative, reflective, and people-centered leadership style that fosters trust, inclusion, and high performance. Skilled in strategic planning, program development, and team empowerment with a strong ability to adapt, communicate effectively, and support others based on their unique strengths and learning styles. Committed to cultivating leadership in others and contributing to environments where individuals feel safe to grow, take risks, and thrive.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Tykes & Tots Early Learning Center
06.2024 - Current
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Effective conflict resolution skills and critical conversation skills.
  • Positive problem-solving skills.
  • Effective leadership and mentorship skills.
  • Ability to develop positive relationships.
  • Ability to critically evaluate program components.
  • Design evaluation strategies to ensure that educators, Upper management and board members have all materials and documented learning outcomes necessary to develop ongoing growth opportunities.
  • Flexible and able to assist in any area of the program.
  • Ability to liaise with all necessary partners to move forward in positive ways.
  • Competent computer skills.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Self-motivated and disciplined.
  • Upholds and embraces Tykes and Tots' core guiding values of respect for all, creating community, integrity, transparency, healthy practices, and sustainability. Able to encourage others to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the core values of the organization.

Team Lead

Tykes & Tots Early Learning Center
08.2019 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for assisting the Director in the day-to-day running of childcare center.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Promoted positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and building relationships.
  • To provide coverage for planning time, break time, and short-term staff absences.
  • Working alongside the Director to manage any large or complex staff/parent concerns.
  • Collaborate with staff to ensure we provide activities and experiences that expand all developmental domains, provide active supervision, and utilize appropriate guidance strategies.
  • Monitor and document staff performance.
  • Mentor and provide feedback to Educators regarding performance.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education Level 3

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK

Early Childhood Education

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK
06-2024

Organizational Leadership

Leadership Saskatoon
Saskatoon, SK
06-2025

Skills

  • Fostering collaboration among stakeholders
  • Proficient in guiding and developing teams
  • Flexible in cross-functional roles
  • Proficient in administrative task coordination
  • Proficient in engaging diverse audiences
  • Multitasking & time management
  • Curriculum design & evaluation
  • Workshop & seminar leadership
  • Strategic planning

Accomplishments

Published Author

Languages

English
American Sign Language

Certification

  • Leadership Saskatoon (June 2025)
  • ECE Level 3- (April 2024)
  • First Aid (2024)
  • Mental Health (2019)

Timeline

Director of Operations

Tykes & Tots Early Learning Center
06.2024 - Current

Team Lead

Tykes & Tots Early Learning Center
08.2019 - 06.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education Level 3

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Early Childhood Education

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Organizational Leadership

Leadership Saskatoon

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