Brandi Montez
Wyoming,MI
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Director at Appletree Christian Learning Center, adept in staff development and coordination, showcasing a proven track record in enhancing team building and child development. Excelled in strategic planning and staff mentoring, significantly contributing to organizational goals with a strong focus on relationship building and classroom management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Appletree Christian Learning Center
Wyoming, MI
05.2024 - Current
- Worked on enrolling new families, including all paperwork and reviewing contracts.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Made weekly food menu and placed order.
- Coordinated financial activities, budgeting and forecasting for assigned departments.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Lead Teacher
Appletree Christian Learning Center
Wyoming, MI
07.2020 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every child.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in stressful situations to support child development and growth.
- Kept classroom organized and clean to create the best possible learning environment for the children in my care.
- Documented observational notes and kept up with monthly assessments on each child in my care.
- Conferred with parents about their child's progress to boost family involvement and enhance child support.
- Was in charge of training new hires and ensuring that they knew proper procedure and policies.
Team Leader
Appletree Christian Learning Center
Wyoming, MI
01.2020 - Current
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Helped assist administrative team in creating our daily plan and have gone above and beyond in supporting them in all areas.
- Mentor for the new staff.
Assistant Director
Appletree Christian Learning Center
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided guidance and support to staff in order to maximize their performance.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in processes, procedures, systems and services.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress on goals and objectives.
- Kept up to date on health appraisals and immunization records to meet guidelines.
- Child files were current with the necessary paperwork needed.
- Updated Emergency Cards yearly.
- Ensuring that all classrooms are maintaining state licensing ratios.
- Maintained staff files to ensure all members had the correct paperwork.
Assistant Teacher
Appletree Christian Learning Center
Wyoming, MI
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Assisted the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Kentwood
Grand Rapids, MI05-2013
Skills
- Staff development
- Staff coordination
- Task delegation
- Team building
- Positive role model and mentor
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Relationship building
Certification
- CDA Certification from Gilden Woods University in 2018
Timeline
Assistant Director
Appletree Christian Learning Center
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Appletree Christian Learning Center
12.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Teacher
Appletree Christian Learning Center
07.2020 - Current
Team Leader
Appletree Christian Learning Center
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Appletree Christian Learning Center
09.2016 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
East Kentwood
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