Alyssa Montoya
Durango,Colorado
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Park, Needham, Riverview Elementary
Durango, CO
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Designed and taught lessons in core areas of math, science, Social studies, language arts, anti-bias, technology and SIOP
- Differentiated lesson plans for diverse student's needs
- Worked Closely with ELL specialists and English Language Learners
- Developed hands on assignments for whole class and individual students
- Worked closely with special needs students
- Collaborated with K-5 teachers weekly to plan for upcoming unit plans.
Early Childhood Educator
Pan American School
Costa Rica
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Completed my student teaching through the International Bilingual Pan American School located in Heredia, Costa Rica
- Worked in a first-grade classroom implementing IB learning curriculum in the subjects of Math, Science, English, and Technology designing lessons to meet the needs of all abilities in the classroom
- Working with colleagues and experts to constantly reassess, review, and revise lesson plans to meet student's needs to achieve in and outside of the classroom
- Engaged in professional development and workshops to develop professional growth in areas of literacy, classroom management, differentiation, mindfulness, and technology.
Early Childhood Educator
Durango Early Learning Center
Durango, Colorado
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Working as a lead teacher with students of diverse learning abilities
- Collaborating with co teacher, as well as school staff to enrich students learning experiences by differentiating lessons
- Implementing Creative Curriculum by fostering student's curiosity through hands on learning experiences. While also observing and monitoring the progression of each childs development through documentation on Teaching Strategies Gold.
- Engaged in professional development and workshops to develop professional growth in areas of social emotional development, sensory processes, conscious discipline, and culturally responsive family engagement.
Team Lead Supervisor
Tri County Head Start
Durango , CO
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance students learning development
- Built relationships with family as a whole to connect and provide resources with families as needed using necessary referral processes.
- Developed strategies to increase team productivity and flow of classroom during day to day tasks.
- Provided leadership, guidance and feedback to team members, ensuring that the quality of teacher led and student led activities were completed to a high standard.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
- Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
Educational Specialist
Tri County Head Start
Durango, Colorado
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating educational and program goals to meet current needs of the program.
- Overlooked Teaching Strategies Gold Documentation, lesson planning and checkpoints that were entered by teachers.
- Worked closely with teachers to develop lesson plans
- Identified areas of improvement within existing academic programs.
- Supported teachers in setting professional goals and educational objectives with students in the classroom.
- Supported teachers with continuing education and completion of their CDA.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Fort Lewis College
12.2017
Skills
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Excellent Organization Skills & Meticulous attention to detail
- Positive Attitude when setting goals
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Eagerness to collaborate and learn from others
- Problem Solving & Multitasking
- Hard working & Motivated
- Individualized support
Timeline
Educational Specialist
Tri County Head Start
12.2023 - Current
Team Lead Supervisor
Tri County Head Start
08.2021 - 12.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Durango Early Learning Center
10.2018 - 07.2020
Early Childhood Educator
Pan American School
07.2017 - 05.2018
Early Childhood Educator
Park, Needham, Riverview Elementary
05.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Fort Lewis College
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