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Jennifer Toledo

Wilmette,IL

Summary

Organized, dependable, and experienced candidate interested in becoming the next head of school at Ronald Knox Montessori School

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

3-6 Directress

Ronald Knox Montessori School
08.2023 - Current
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Skilled at working collaboratively in a team environment
  • Keep an open line of communication with parents by making phone calls, emails, conferencing, and attending community events
  • Create instruction that supports the Montessori philosophy and provides unique learning experiences for students
  • Accommodate students by scaffolding and modifying materials
  • Volunteered in the spring to assume the responsibilities of collecting and organizing classroom inventories and professional development throughout the school


Interim Program Coordinator

Rogers Park Montessori School
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Facilitated communication within the team by attending weekly school coordinator meetings, creating the agendas, and leading weekly meetings (for both the 3-6 and Kinder teams)
  • Supervised classroom assistants/interns, and assisted with the evaluation process
  • Coordinated special events and closing ceremonies
  • Shared opportunities for Professional Development and created time during team meetings for sharing
  • Collaborated with the learning specialist on program-wide work supporting Children's House students
  • Created any one off program wide emails

Team Lead/3-6 Directress, Intern

Rogers Park Montessori School
08.2012 - 01.2023
  • Communicated and cooperated with administration on program changes
  • Represented the team's needs within the larger school
  • Organized the logistics for the Kinder programs including journals, continent studies, field trips, community outreach, and co-curriculars
  • Worked with colleagues to coordinate initiatives such as DEI, Middle School interns, and cross-program projects
  • Volunteered to assist in the Summer Prospective Family interview process
  • Assisted in assessing the needs of the 3-6 and Kinder programs during the summer, as well as creating the setup agenda
  • Served on the faculty teams (and wrote one of the sections) for two re-accreditation visits
  • Served on the Educational Advisory Committee, aiming to bring more cohesion across the programs

Education

Coursework -

Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MA
03.2021

Early Childhood Credential -

Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center
Evanston, IL
07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
12.2006

Skills

  • Extremely Organized and Meticulous
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem Resolution
  • Strong Written/Verbal Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Time Management
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Timeline

3-6 Directress

Ronald Knox Montessori School
08.2023 - Current

Interim Program Coordinator

Rogers Park Montessori School
01.2023 - 06.2023

Team Lead/3-6 Directress, Intern

Rogers Park Montessori School
08.2012 - 01.2023

Coursework -

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Early Childhood Credential -

Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Concordia University Chicago
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