Christina Soares
Cockeysville,Maryland
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Baltimore Kids Chess League, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
07.2020 - Current
- Works closely with board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Oversees financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability
- Guides independent contractors, maintaining morale and engagement
- Builds relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization
Director of Adolescent Program & Lead Guide
Greenspring Montessori School
Lutherville, MD
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Establish and create school wide policies and procedures as part of leadership team
- Liaison between team and administration
- Planned and presented parent education sessions and open houses
- Created and designed school garden and chicken coop
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within school.
Founder & Lead Adolescent Guide
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Baltimore, MD
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Wrote Prospectus and Educational Syllabus to create adolescent program
- Constructed and advocated for middle school charter approval
- Constructed mathematics curriculum aligning Montessori with state standards and core curriculum
- Collaborated with team of guides and director to open Baltimore City's first public Montessori school
- Mentored and oriented new teachers and communicated with director as team leader
Lead Guide (Lower Elementary)
Sekolah Montessori Kiara Karitas
Indonesia
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Designed and implemented comprehensive curriculum for elementary programs
- Collaborated with directors to oversee all elementary educators and trainings
- Prepared and led elementary team meetings
Education
Certificate of Studies -
NAMTA's A Montessori Orientation To Adolescent Studies
Ohio01.2010
American Montessori Society's Elementary I & II Credentials -
Seacoast Center for Education
Greenland, NH01.2007
Graduate Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bentley College
Waltham, MA01.2002
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Organizational Development
- Budget Management
- Staff Development
Certifications
- Maryland Educator Certificate Standard Professional I, Elementary Education 1-6 & Middle School
- United States Chess Federation Certified Chess Coach, Level I
- Peer Mediation, Citizenship Law Related Education Program
- Nature Journaling, Food is Elementary, SHEP
- Eden Energy Medicine Certified Clinical Practitioner & Authorized Eden Method Teacher
Timeline
Executive Director
Baltimore Kids Chess League, Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Director of Adolescent Program & Lead Guide
Greenspring Montessori School
08.2013 - 06.2018
Founder & Lead Adolescent Guide
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
08.2008 - 06.2013
Lead Guide (Lower Elementary)
Sekolah Montessori Kiara Karitas
06.2007 - 06.2008
American Montessori Society's Elementary I & II Credentials -
Seacoast Center for Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bentley College
Certificate of Studies -
NAMTA's A Montessori Orientation To Adolescent Studies
Graduate Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Southern Connecticut State University