Amanda Diacont
Summary
Organized and goal driven individual, successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Trustworthy and compassionate mid-level public service professional. Dedicated, quick to learn and works well in stressful situations. Looking to work with a great organization committed to serving others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Kettering City Schools
3090 Glengarry Dr
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to support diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing evaluations and provided tailored feedback.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to promote interactive learning experiences.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher
Goddard School Of Mason
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Lead Montessori Teacher
Montessori Kids Universe
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
- Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
- Assessed students in accordance with school guidelines, examined assessment data and refined learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Adhered to licensing policies and procedures to help classrooms run smoothly.
- Supported and guided staff in classroom to achieve desired goals set forth for children.
- Informed students and families of classroom activities and student progress and identified methods to involve parents in student education.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Implemented age-appropriate discipline practices and guidance methods for children and informed and trained staff on procedures.
- Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for 12 students.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to administration.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Nanny
Mike Kornhauser
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Education
Master’s In Education - Elementary Education
Western Governor’s University
Utah04.2025
Endorsement Certificate - Reading K-12
Ball State University
Muncie, IN08-2025
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis on children and adolescent development
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio2018
Skills
- Culturally sensitive
- Organized and Dedicated
- Trained in indicators of child abuse
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Time Management
- Child Development Expertise
- Educational Support
- Child Psychology Knowledge
- Early Childhood Development
- Child Behavior Modification
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Languages
Sign Language
Professional Working
Additional Information
Student Teaching- Lakota Local Schools
Mentor Teacher- Nicole Cunningham
Clinical Supervisor- Paul Tobin
Length- 60 days
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Kettering City Schools
08.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher
Goddard School Of Mason
10.2022 - 08.2025
Lead Montessori Teacher
Montessori Kids Universe
11.2021 - 10.2022
Nanny
Mike Kornhauser
02.2021 - 11.2021
Master’s In Education - Elementary Education
Western Governor’s University
Endorsement Certificate - Reading K-12
Ball State University
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis on children and adolescent development
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Cincinnati