Amy Vecchiarelli
Arvada,CO
Summary
Sharp and focused Montessori Director offering 11 years of expertise in education leadership. Dedicated to the success of students, faculty and families with focus on addressing the individual needs of the children while maintaining overall compliance with procedures and academic success of the students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Cornerstone Montessori School
Golden, CO
08.2013 - Current
- Director of a private school of 25 staff members and 120 children
- Level 4 PDIS credential
- Support the highest quality Montessori school environment and ensure all children will succeed in meeting individual developmental and behavioral goals
- Wrote and submitted several waiver appeals that were granted to more closely follow the Montessori educational philosophy
- Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions
- Adhere to all licensing requirements set forth by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Jefferson County Health Department, and Fire District
- Successfully completed 11 annual inspections from licensing with less than five violations per inspection
- Maintain all staff files to contain required documentation and education requirements
- Advertise, interview and hire an exceptional team of Montessorians and qualified assistants with an average retention rate of 5 years.
Director
Montessori Education Center of the Rockies
Denver, CO
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Field consultant for five Montessori Infant/Toddler interns in their nine month practicum phase
- Advised on environmental design, directress best practices and implementing the Montessori philosophy for children age birth to three years old
- Observed three to five times over the course of the practicum phase and offered written observation notes as well as recommendations
- Developed lasting relationships with interns and made myself available for follow-up conversations past the practicum phase
Director
Cornerstone Montessori School
Golden, CO
08.2003 - 08.2013
- Lead Toddler Teacher in an environment with 10 toddlers and an assistant
- Conduct parent teacher conferences three times yearly
- Developed a developmental checklist for children 18months to 36months used during the year
- Developed goals with parents for their children throughout the year Responsible for creating a curriculum, designing the environment, and tracking children’s development
- Responsible for creating positive relationships and open communication with parents
Education
Director’s Certification -
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO05.2013
Montessori Certification - Infant Toddler
Montessori Education Center of The Rockies
Boulder, CO06.2006
Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies/Elementary Education -
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2003
Skills
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Hiring and Retention
- Rules and Regulations
- Teacher Training
- Academic Advising
- Parental Communication
- Behavioral Management
- School Administration
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director
Cornerstone Montessori School
08.2013 - Current
Director
Montessori Education Center of the Rockies
08.2012 - 05.2018
Director
Cornerstone Montessori School
08.2003 - 08.2013
Director’s Certification -
Red Rocks Community College
Montessori Certification - Infant Toddler
Montessori Education Center of The Rockies
Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies/Elementary Education -
University of Northern Colorado
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