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Angela Montgomery

Lima,Ohio

Summary

Experienced professional dedicated to advocating for the well-being of individuals and families, specifically within the Head Start program. Recognized for delivering exceptional guidance, support, and assistance to those in need. Demonstrates strong communication and management skills, fostering effective collaboration and coordination. Committed to inspiring community service and making a positive impact on others' lives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child and Family Service Manager

West Ohio Community Action Partnership
2017.08 - Current

Oversee Parent, Family, Community, Engagement

  • Oversee Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance
  • Oversee Data Entry
  • Oversee Family Service Work in Head Start Program
  • Speak to families individually on daily basis to enroll their children in Head Start classrooms that work best for their situation.
  • Create trusting relationships with families we serve
  • Work community events to support enrollment staff
  • Speak to resources in community
  • Make referrals for families in need
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Home Based Head Start Teacher and Family Service Worker

West Ohio Community Action Partnership
2014.10 - 2017.08
  • Create individualized lesson plans to meet the specific needs of the student
  • Empower parents to believe they are the first teacher, so that they are comfortable teaching their child when the teacher isn't present
  • Make referrals to resources within community
  • Track student progress
  • Create trusting relationships with parents.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Day Habilitation Direct Support Provider

Blanchard Valley Industries
2012.11 - 2014.10
  • Offered therapeutic services to adults with varying disabilities whom benefit from structured learning and recreation
  • Enhanced clients abilities to relate to others, make choices, and advocate for themselves
  • Provide daily living activities: cooking, cleaning, health and hygiene
  • Provide services in the following areas: self-direction, communication, community inclusion, and conversation skills.

Substitute Teacher

Allen County Educational Service Center
2009.12 - 2013.05
  • Follow detailed teacher instructions on lesson plans
  • Recognize needs of varying learning and behavioral disabilities
  • Provide classroom management, instructional strategies, and support.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

M.D. - Elementary Education

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

M.D. - Curriculum Assessment And Instruction

Jones International University
Centennial, CO

BA: Social Work -

Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Team Leadership
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Well versed in Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance per Head Start Performance Standards
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Proficient in Child Plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Educators Licensure 2013-present
  • Parents As Teachers Foundational 2 Certified
  • Teaching Strategies Gold Interrater Reliability Certification
  • Career Pathways: Early Childhood Professional Level I

Community Service

  • Volunteer for the Beaverdam Richland Fire and Rescue, 1997-present
  • Ohio KAN committee member
  • Intersystems committee member for the Allen County Family and Children's First Council

Timeline

Child and Family Service Manager

West Ohio Community Action Partnership
2017.08 - Current

Home Based Head Start Teacher and Family Service Worker

West Ohio Community Action Partnership
2014.10 - 2017.08

Day Habilitation Direct Support Provider

Blanchard Valley Industries
2012.11 - 2014.10

Substitute Teacher

Allen County Educational Service Center
2009.12 - 2013.05

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix

M.D. - Elementary Education

Bowling Green State University

M.D. - Curriculum Assessment And Instruction

Jones International University

BA: Social Work -

Bluffton University
  • Educators Licensure 2013-present
  • Parents As Teachers Foundational 2 Certified
  • Teaching Strategies Gold Interrater Reliability Certification
  • Career Pathways: Early Childhood Professional Level I
Angela Montgomery