Kimberly Montgomery
Blacklick
Summary
Professional leader with proven track record in driving operational excellence. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and resource management, with strong commitment to achieving results. Known for being able to adapt in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless operations and high standards of service delivery. Possesses strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, focus on continuous improvement and available to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Company
08.2016 - 01.2026
- Led daily operations to ensure high-quality early childhood education standards.
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Fostering staff through professional development and promoting best practices in child care.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, optimizing operational efficiency across all programs.
- Conducted semi-annual observations of staff performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Vineyard Columbus Church
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Implemented engaging curriculum for children's programs, enhancing spiritual growth and participation.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training, fostering a supportive community among parents and leaders.
- Organized events and activities, promoting collaboration among members, children and families.
- Strengthened communication with staff and volunteers by holding bi-monthly meetings to discuss progress updates or other church events.
Principal/Teacher
Educational Solutions Company - Family of Charter Schools
08.2008 - 06.2016
- Implemented curriculum for diverse learning styles and educational needs.
- Conducted Parent/Teacher conferences and provided families with ways to assist students at home.
- Evaluated student progress quarterly through assessments, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Helped students understand topics by using real life examples in classroom discussions to broader themes and current events.
- Maintained records of attendance and grades for all students enrolled in classes and for the school.
- Promoted positive relationships among faculty, staff, and students.
Education
Master of Science - Education Leadership And Administration
Jones International University
COMaster of Arts - Early Childhood Students
Union Institute & University
Cincinnati, OHMaster of Arts - Early Childhood Development Technology
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio, OHSkills
- Program promotion
- Training and Team Development
- Team building
- Licensing requirements
- Parent communication
- Staff evaluations
- Program management
- Emergency response
- Student and family relations
- Educational growth
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
Certification
First Aid/CPR Instructor
First Aid/CPR
Child Abuse
Communicable Disease
Timeline
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Company
08.2016 - 01.2026
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Vineyard Columbus Church
12.2015 - 07.2017
Principal/Teacher
Educational Solutions Company - Family of Charter Schools
08.2008 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Education Leadership And Administration
Jones International University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Students
Union Institute & University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Development Technology
Columbus State Community College