KRISTAL MONTGOMERY
Dakota City,NE
Summary
Early childhood education professional with strong focus on fostering nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and individualized instruction. Known for effective collaboration with colleagues and adaptability to meet changing needs. Valued for reliability, communication skills, and results-driven approach to supporting children's growth and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that connected subject areas, fostering deeper understanding for students.
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools and adjusted instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, and creative arts to engage students fully in the educational process.
Head-Start Teacher Assistant
Northeast Nebraska Community Action
07.2019 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance data, and other relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
- Promoted social-emotional development in students by incorporating character education lessons into daily curriculum.
- Increased student participation by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to meet individual needs.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Early Head Start Teachers Assistant
Northeast Community Action Partnership
02.2017 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, and creative arts to engage students fully in the educational process.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Homer Community High School
Homer, NE05.2011
Preschool CDA
Your Council
Online06-2021
Infant Toddler CDA
CDA Council
Online11-2019
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Goal setting
- Child development expertise
- Lesson implementation
- Special needs support
- Creative lesson planning
- Infant care techniques
- Toddler care techniques
- Language development
- Developmental tracking
- Child observation
- First aid and CPR certified
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Time management
Certification
- CDA
- Council for Professional Recognition
- 06/2021
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership
07.2024 - Current
Head-Start Teacher Assistant
Northeast Nebraska Community Action
07.2019 - Current
Early Head Start Teachers Assistant
Northeast Community Action Partnership
02.2017 - Current
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Homer Community High School
Preschool CDA
Your Council
Infant Toddler CDA
CDA Council
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