Cheryl Montalvo
Frankston
Summary
Early childhood education professional with strong foundation in child development, classroom management, and creative curriculum implementation. Proven ability to foster collaborative and nurturing environment, adapting to diverse student needs and objectives. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach to teaching. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, promoting social skills, and ensuring safe, inclusive learning space.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PreK Teacher
Cottage Garden Co Op
09.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing classroom environment for young children.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational growth and development.
- Utilized developmental assessments to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Supported classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior among students.
- Organized hands-on activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Assisted in creating inclusive learning experiences for children with varying needs.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Special Education Teacher
Desert Heights Academy
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student progress and behavioral interventions.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
- Monitored and assessed student performance to ensure academic growth and compliance with regulations.
- Trained and mentored new staff on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that align with state standards while accommodating varying abilities.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment that promotes social-emotional development and peer interaction.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crane High School
Crane, TX05-1994
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Tyler Junior College
Troup, TX08-2026
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Play-based learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Outdoor play
- Fine motor skills
- Classroom management
- Gross motor skills
- Artistic activities
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum planning
- Early childhood education
- Positive reinforcement
- Certified in early childhood education
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Calm and patient
- Age-appropriate curriculum
- Numbers and alphabet lessons
Timeline
PreK Teacher
Cottage Garden Co Op
09.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Desert Heights Academy
08.2015 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Crane High School
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Tyler Junior College