Diane Kmetz
Mountain House,CA
Summary
Accomplished teacher and level lead looking for challenging, growth-oriented position in administration. Adept at developing solid partnerships, communicating with peers and families as well as supporting the mission of Valley Montessori School. Seeking to apply skill set and drive toward Director of Elementary and Middle School role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Level Lead
Valley Montessori School
Livermore, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
- Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and instructing in meditation techniques.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
Middle School Science and Math Teacher
Valley Montessori School
Livermore, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Instructed [Level] students in principles, theories, and facts of [Discipline].
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
Middle School Level Liaison
Valley Montessori School
Livermore, CA
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Chosen to participate in pilot program to enhance communication between levels and administration.
- Created collaborative environment by facilitating exercises in trust and communication.
- Lead meetings to enhance school wide understanding of our adolescent program.
- Coordinated with other Level Liaisons to meet needs of staff and students.
- Communicated progress to Middle School Team and shared their input.
Upper Elementary Teacher
Valley Montessori School
Livermore, CA
08.2009 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Reinforced appropriate behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements.
- Designed and implemented lessons that engaged student's interests and enhanced student understanding.
- Devised and carryout new weekly schedule to allow for more collaboration between classrooms and teachers.
- Maintained classroom culture with new teaching partners.
Education
Montessori Secondary I And II Credential -
The Center For Guided Montessori Studies
Tampa, FL04.2022
Montessori Elementary I And II Credential -
Montessori Teacher Education Center - San Francisco Bay Area
Sunnyvale, CA01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
San Jose State University
San Jose, CASkills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Multitasking ability
- Curriculum Development
- Proficient in Google Suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Policy and procedure development
- Team Building
- Parent Relations
- Analytical thinking
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Growth Mindset
- Creativity and Flexibility to solve complex problems
Affiliations
American Montessori Society
Bay Area Montessori Association
National Science Teaching Association
California Science Teacher Association
Timeline
Middle School Level Lead
Valley Montessori School
08.2021 - Current
Middle School Level Liaison
Valley Montessori School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Middle School Science and Math Teacher
Valley Montessori School
08.2017 - Current
Upper Elementary Teacher
Valley Montessori School
08.2009 - 06.2017
Montessori Secondary I And II Credential -
The Center For Guided Montessori Studies
Montessori Elementary I And II Credential -
Montessori Teacher Education Center - San Francisco Bay Area
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
San Jose State University