Karen Camargo
Plano,TX
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Educator in the philosophy of Montessori, adept in fostering social-emotional growth and verbal communication. Expert in behavior modification and designing age-appropriate activities, significantly enhancing learning environments. Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher's Assistant
Castle Hills Montessori
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Drive students to field trips.
Office Floater
Meadow Oaks Montessori Academy
06.2024 - Current
- Actively participated in training opportunities to continually expand skillset while learning about new technologies or best practices in office administration.
- Creating summer school curriculum that coordinates with summer theme while engaging students appropriate to their needs and ages.
- Enhance collaboration among team members by coordinating supporting the toddler environment.
- Transport elementary school age students on field trip while msinymaintaining safe environment.
School Clerk.
George B Dealey Montessori
08.2023 - Current
- Organized and managed school records, student documentation, and administrative communications.
- Answered and responded to student and parent inquiries regarding academics, field trips, afterschool activities and school events.
- Maintained daily attendance record of students in school.
- Booked and guided school tours for upcoming new student.
- Kept in contact with parents and updated regarding child's progress and attendance.
- Collaborated with administrators in planning special events such as fundraisers, open houses, graduation ceremonies, and field trips to foster school spirit and community engagement.
- Maintained an organized inventory of office supplies to ensure availability for all staff members when needed.
- Improved communication within the school community by updating website content regularly with relevant news, announcements, events, and resources
- supports school nurse by helping administer daily medication to students.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents reports, and academic progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual need
- Educated parents on the Montessori philosophy and how they can Implement the Montessori way at home.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues, sharing best practices and new approaches to early childhood education.
Children’s House Lead Montessori
Willow Montessori Academy
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, social development fostering a sense of one community.
Lead Team of Prek3
Incarnation Academy
06.2012 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on interdisciplinary projects, promoting well-rounded education.
- Mentored new teachers in effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Support pre-3 team by supplementing supplementing materials within our team budget.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Toddler Lead Teacher
Little Steps Montessori
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents reports, and academic progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual need
- Educated parents on the Montessori philosophy and how they can Implement the Montessori way at home.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues, sharing best practices and new approaches to early childhood education.
Education
Montessori Teacher Educatio 0-3
PMI
Online 05.2023
Montessori Teacher Educatio 2.5-6 Years Old
Collin Community Collage
Plano, TX05.2014
GED -
Link Center Academy
McKinney, TX2010
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Behavior Modification
- Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Office Floater
Meadow Oaks Montessori Academy
06.2024 - Current
School Clerk.
George B Dealey Montessori
08.2023 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
03.2022 - 06.2023
Children’s House Lead Montessori
Willow Montessori Academy
12.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Team of Prek3
Incarnation Academy
06.2012 - 11.2021
Toddler Lead Teacher
Little Steps Montessori
03.2010 - 04.2012
Elementary Teacher's Assistant
Castle Hills Montessori
Montessori Teacher Educatio 0-3
PMI
Montessori Teacher Educatio 2.5-6 Years Old
Collin Community Collage
GED -
Link Center Academy
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