From Kindergarten Teacher to Entrepreneur: My Journey

HIGHLIGHTS

My professional journey began in the classroom. I spent years as a dedicated teacher there. I had the pleasure of teaching Kindergarten through 2nd grade. During this time, I nurtured young minds and laid the foundation for their educational success.

As time went on, and I started a family of my own, my focus shifted away from the classroom. Being an Early Childhood Professional, staying at home with my kids was something I had always wanted to do. Our family slowly grew to a family of six with 2 cats and a bunny.

I loved my time at home with the kids. The most precious commodity we have in life is time. I was incredibly fortunate to spend so much of it with my children during their formative years.

Eventually, all my babies grew up and headed off to school. My once-busy days—filled with diaper changes, feedings, Lego-building sessions, and chasing kids on bikes around the neighborhood—became eerily quiet. The volunteer committees that had kept me engaged weren’t quite enough to fill the newfound space in my life, and I found myself wondering,

What’s next?

Around that time, a neighbor mentioned he needed an assistant to help with his business. That casual conversation sparked an idea: Instead of returning to full-time teaching, what if I started my own business?

Growing up, I watched my mother successfully run a small daycare from our home. She always had steady work, and the extra income made a real difference for our family. I’d always been self-disciplined, independent, and passionate about helping others—qualities that seemed like a perfect fit for entrepreneurship.

And so, I took the leap. What started as a simple idea quickly grew into something bigger, and I haven’t looked back since.

Two years later, my neighbor is still my client. I truly enjoy supporting him with all the behind-the-scenes aspects of running his business. It’s interesting. I’ve come to realize that every business has two distinct sides. One is the actual work that is done for the customers. The other is the essential back-office paperwork. The behind-the-scenes paperwork is crucial for any business. It ensures compliance with local and state regulations. It also involves managing taxes and keeping customer payments on track. And that back-office paperwork is what I excel at as an assistant. From processing weekly payroll and managing invoices to assisting with permit applications, I find satisfaction in every part of it.

It began as a small idea. Now it has grown into Highline. This is my business dedicated to providing expert administrative support for small business owners. Over time, I expanded my services to include grant writing, helping businesses secure funding to grow and thrive. I’ve had great success, including raising $50,000 for one client alone!

Building my business has been an incredibly rewarding journey. I love using my skills to support hardworking entrepreneurs. This gives them the time and resources to focus on what they do best.

Highline Admin


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