Linette D Montoya

Eager to engage students in learning with creativity, energy, and kindness. Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children. Creative communicator, with strong compassion for students and families. Excellent skills in motivating students and team building with staff and parents. Nurturing teacher, trainer, and mentor.

Professional educator prepared for Middle School English and Language Arts role. Proven ability to develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans that support diverse learning styles. Focused on fostering collaborative learning environment and achieving educational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic classroom settings.

Enthusiastic Middle School Teacher motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success.

• Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
• Supervised/mentored team of four staff members.
• Taught over 1,000 kids over the course of 20 plus years.
• Improved student performance by an average of 60% by revamping approach when assessing in NWEA each quarter.
• Reading intervention teacher through Success for All Program 2023-2025 school years.
• Spearheaded extra-curricular group focused on Homework Club. This was to ensure student success.

• Paraprofessional Certification- State of Colorado
• WORK Keys Assessment-State of Colorado
• PRAXIS 1-State of Colorado Passing Score 147
• Reading 165
• Writing 172
• Math 167
• PRAXIS 1-State of Arizona Passing Score 172 (2/3 passing scores)
• Writing-172
• CPR Certified
• First Aid Certified
• CPI Certified (Crisis Intervention)
• Medication Administration Certified
• Restraint Training (Laws of Restraining)

• BURST Reading Program
• Success For All Kinder Corner
• Success For All Curiosity Corner
• Success For All Fast Track Phonics
• CORE Knowledge-Charlottesville, Virginia
• ECE Cares Training
• How to integrate health into the classroom
• Effects of domestic violence on children/teens
• Discipline with Dignity
• Love and Logic
• Colorado CORE Knowledge New Teacher Training-Denver, Colorado Putting Children First Conference
• BBC
• Alpine/MAP Training
• Capturing Kids Heart Training
• NWEA Training
• CMAS Training
• MTSS Training
• Success for All Training
• Success for All Conference San Diego, California 2025

2024-2025 Excellence Service Award Ersilia Cruz Middle School

July 10, 2025

RE: Linette Montoya

Fellow Educator:

It is, indeed, an honor and privilege to write a letter of recommendation for Linette Montoya.

Linette has a creative strength that expands to include all students. There is no student who is not included in her classroom. She has amazing classroom management, and her lesson plans are interactive, stimulating, and enfolding. Linette attends to detail and makes certain that all students understand what is presented and how to achieve success in their studies and assignments.

Linette is a team-player. She is punctual and attentive to meetings, including complete staff meetings, professional development sessions, team meetings and parent meetings. Linette makes sure that everyone is included in functions that happen throughout the school.

As examples: one year Linette designed and ordered Dr. Seuss T-shirts for the entire staff to wear on “Read Across America” day. Throughout the years, Linette used her artistic abilities to design school T-shirts for the staff to wear on special days. These artistic abilities lead to many creative adventures with her students in their writing. I don’t know of any other teacher, who uses a mannequins dressed in current clothing, holding cue cards for the students to learn from. This “gentleman” is a part of the student’s learning, especially those who need lots of visual cues.

Linette’s ability to relate to her student’s is her absolute best teaching strategy. Linette has the capability to establish great communication skills with all her students. She develops a teaching friendship with all students that promotes respect to not only adults, but also students and their peers.

Linette would make a wonderful addition to your teaching staff. She is capable, punctual, creative, enthused, and attentive to details in making her lessons interesting, captivating and learning. I can be reached at: bl4usa@msn.com or by phone: 719-659-1339

Respectfully submitted,

Brenda R. Ledeboer

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

To Whom It May Concern:

I am honored to write this letter of recommendation for Lynette Montoya, an extraordinary English Language Arts teacher who has been an invaluable member of our middle school faculty at Chavez Huerta K12 Preparatory (CHPA), specifically Ersilia Cruz Middle School. I have had the privilege of working closely with Mrs. Montoya for the past school year, and I can say without hesitation that she is one of the most effective, compassionate, and inspiring educators I’ve encountered in my career.

What sets Mrs. Montoya apart is her remarkable ability to build meaningful relationships with all students—especially those who struggle with behavior or engagement. While many educators may shy away from students with challenging behavior, Lynette welcomes them with open arms, patience, and a steady belief in their potential. Her classroom is a safe haven where students feel seen, heard, and valued. As a result, even our most reluctant learners thrive under her guidance.

In the classroom, Mrs. Montoya blends high academic expectations with creativity and empathy. Her lessons are dynamic, culturally responsive, and deeply rooted in best practices for language development. Whether students are learning the nuances of figurative language, writing persuasive essays, or engaging in spirited class discussions, they are consistently supported and challenged.

Beyond instruction, Mrs. Montoya is a collaborative and reflective professional who contributes positively to our school culture. She is a trusted colleague, a mentor to new teachers, and an advocate for equity and student voice. Her leadership, both formal and informal, has had a lasting impact on our staff and student body.

I wholeheartedly recommend Lynette Montoya for any educational position where passion, skill, and heart are required. They will undoubtedly be an asset to any school community fortunate enough to have them.

Please feel free to contact me at Nicolenomychaas@gmail.com or (719) 313-1962 if you would like to discuss Lynette further.

Sincerely,

Nicole Minniss

Nicole Minniss Assistant Principal Ersilia Cruz MS/CHPA K12