Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Family, Reading, Outdoors (road trips)
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Lindsay Ayala

Westminster,CA

Summary

Before teaching Montessori I was a bookkeeper and ran customer service desk. In both careers I have had I was in charge of money, the checkers, the schedules, and much more. The more I grow in a company the more I love to learn the ins and outs. When I began teaching I made my way to co-teaching for a little over a yr. before receiving my own classroom. After many more years of teaching I then moved from the classroom to the office. I am an excellent leader and love to help my fellow teachers/co-workers in their classrooms.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director/Lead Teacher

Great Foundations Montessori
06.2021 - Current

Montessori Credential Lead Teacher

*Managing the classroom as a whole and making sure they are normalized within 3-4 weeks of the new school year.

*Teaching all areas of the Montessori classroom including spanish, music, and art.

*Designing new units

*Report cards

*Portfolios

*Potty Training

Assistant Montessori Teacher

*Assisting the lead teacher in normalizing the classroom

*Helping with Daily cleaning

*Helping with transitions throughout the day

*Making nap beds

*Helping with daily art projects

*Changing diapers (potty training)

*Recess duty

*After school daycare duties

Office-Assistant Director

*Answering incoming calls

*Creating new material and curriculum for classrooms

*Helping with training new employees

*Oversees Pm care and chores

*Covering classrooms as needed

*Giving tours to incoming families

*Scheduling


Lead Teacher

My First Montessori
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, fostering a deeper understanding of content across subject areas.
  • Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
  • Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.

Lead Teacher

Fountain Valley Montessori
04.2007 - 06.2019

Same as previous school listed.

Accountant, Cashier, Customer Service

Vons
03.2001 - 04.2007

Accounting

*Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.

*Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.

*Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up.

*Making sure all registers were balanced and accounted for.

Customer Service

*Money Orders

*Lottery tickets

*Drycleaning

*Returns

*Answering Phones

Cashier

*Checking out groceries

*Handling money


Education

Certificate in Montessori Teaching - Montessori Teaching

UC Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2009

Skills

    *I am always in constant communication with my lead in asking what she will need help with on daily basis

    Seeing what our day entails and what obstacles we may face and how to work together as a team to make our children's day smoother

    *I am also always in communication with the director when there is an injury or problem with a child or parent I always ask if there is any help they may need in the school throughout the day or if they need me to work late if we are short staffed

    *I am able to handle tough situation when a parent is not happy or has concerns

    * I work very well under pressure when we are low staffed or emergency situations

    *I am a big team player

Family, Reading, Outdoors (road trips)

When I am not working I love to spend time with my family and kids. We love taking day roadtrips and exploring new areas. I have been married for going on 11 yrs and have 2 small children 4 dogs. My husband is a Navy Veteran after 12 yrs of service and now works as an Electrical Engineer. I love to read when I ever have time and going to the movies. Im one that's always on the go. 

Timeline

Assistant Director/Lead Teacher

Great Foundations Montessori
06.2021 - Current

Lead Teacher

My First Montessori
06.2019 - 09.2021

Lead Teacher

Fountain Valley Montessori
04.2007 - 06.2019

Accountant, Cashier, Customer Service

Vons
03.2001 - 04.2007

Certificate in Montessori Teaching - Montessori Teaching

UC Irvine
Lindsay Ayala