Lisanne Pinciotti
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program
01.2014 - Current
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Promoted an inclusive environment by actively engaging diverse populations in all aspects of programming.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
Instructor, Level Coordinator, Field Consultant
West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program
01.2014 - Current
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
New Jersey Early Childhood Coordinator
Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques and instructional best practices.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Streamlined the curriculum planning process for a more cohesive educational experience across all age groups.
School Administration & Parent Ed Presenter
Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY
01.1999 - 01.2013
- Managed time efficiently during presentations to cover all essential points while maintaining audience interest and avoiding information overload.
- Operated technical equipment such as radio desks and soundboards.
- Customized presentation style based on audience demographics, adapting tone and language to suit different groups'' needs.
Intern Supervisor
Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY
01.1991 - 01.2013
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Director of Operations: Finance, HR and Facilities
Sports Physical Therapy Institute
01.1990 - 01.2013
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Curriculum Coordinator
Children’s House Montessori School
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, utilizing results to inform targeted support strategies.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Maintained accurate records related to curriculum development projects while adhering to federal reporting guidelines.
Financial Administrator
Children’s House Montessori School
01.1987 - 01.1997
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing automated systems.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
Head Teacher
Children’s House Montessori School
01.1987 - 01.1992
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Summer Program Coordinator/Teacher
Children’s House Montessori School
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Boosted enrollment rates by creating targeted marketing materials for the summer program.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
Classroom Assistant
Children’s House Montessori School
01.1985 - 01.1987
- Assisted in the planning and execution of field trips and other experiential learning opportunities for students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for students who needed additional support or challenge.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Education
Administrator Credential -
Course For Montessori School Management, CMTE/NY
05.2001
Early Childhood Credential -
Center For Montessori Teacher Education/NY
05.1998
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05.1982
Skills
Program Scheduling
Employee Work Scheduling
Business Management
Performance Management
Effective leader
Strategic Planning
Critical Thinking
Teaching And Specialist Credential
- Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY, Early Childhood Credential, 1988
- Course for Montessori School Management, CMTE/NY, Administrator Credential, 2001
Employment And Positions Held
- Children’s House Montessori School, Highland Park, NJ, New Brunswick, NJ, Classroom Assistant, 1985-1987, Summer Program Coordinator/Teacher, 1986-1988, Financial Administrator, 1987-1997, Head Teacher, 1987-1992, Curriculum Coordinator, 1997-2001
- Children’s House of Nantucket, Nantucket, Summer Program Assistant, 1986
- Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY, New York, NY, Intern Supervisor, 1991-2013, Language Presenter, 1994-2013, Geography Presenter, 1997-2003, Philosophy/Child Development Presenter, 1998-2013, School Administration Presenter, 1999-2013, New Jersey Curriculum Coordinator, 2002-2013, New Jersey Early Childhood Coordinator, 2010-2013, Parent Education Presenter, 2010-2013
- Sports Physical Therapy Institute, Director of Operations: Finance, HR and Facilities, 1990-2013
- West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program, Program Director, 2014 to present, Instructor, Level Coordinator, Field Consultant, 2014 to present
Memberships In Professional Societies And Positions Held
- The American Montessori Society, Teacher Education Committee, 100 People for Peace, Teacher Education Action Commission, Two terms as Administrator Representative, Secretary, Special Education Task Force, Co Chair, Online Learning Task Force, Co-Chair, Administrator Program Update, Co-Chair, Innovation Fellowship Think Tank, Cohort 1 2023
- National Association for Education of Young Children
- The North American Montessori Teachers’ Association (until disbanded)
- New Jersey Montessori Administration Corporation, Vice President, 1998-2000, President, 2000-2002, Member at Large, 2010-2016
- New York State Montessori Alliance, Founding member/board member, Secretary-Treasurer, 2016 to 2021
Sampling Of Professional Presentations
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Introduction to Montessori Philosophy, 1986-1997
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Maria Montessori: Italian Woman, 1988
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Montessori and Early Childhood Education Today, 1988
- New Jersey Montessori Administration Corporation, Experience a Weaving Sequence, 1995
- New Jersey Montessori Administration Corporation, Press, Pull and Print, 1997
- New Jersey Montessori Administration Corporation, The Art of Collage, 2003
- New Jersey Montessori Administration Corporation, The Art of Leadership, 2005
- New Jersey Montessori Administration Corporation, Thinking with your Hands, 2011
- New Jersey Montessori Administration Corporation, The Power and Beauty of a Line, Handwriting in the Mont. Classroom, 2013
- New Jersey Montessori Administration Corporation, Make-Believe Play in a Montessori Classroom, 2019
- New Jersey Montessori Administration Corporation, Make Believe Play: Vehicle for the Development of a Liberatory Consciousness, 2023
- New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children, Introduction to Montessori Philosophy, 1993, 1995, 1996
- Children’s House Montessori School, The Creative Child, 1993
- Children’s House Montessori School, Parent Education Coordinator, 1998-2001
- Children’s House Montessori School, Wonder of the Work
- Children’s House Montessori School, Positive Discipline
- Children’s House Montessori School, Montessori in the Home
- Children’s House Montessori School, Materials Demonstration
- Children’s House Montessori School, Montessori for the Kindergarten Year
- Children’s House Montessori School, Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
- Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY, Weaving: A Prototype for Curriculum Development, July, 1995
- Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY, Proposals for a Distance Learning Pilot, December, 2006
- Course for Montessori School Management, Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Early Childhood Curriculum, 1994-1997
- The American Montessori Society, Experience a Weaving Sequence, 1994
- The American Montessori Society, Press, Pull and Print, 1998
- The American Montessori Society, The Power of Paper, 1999
- The American Montessori Society, The Bridge to Social Imagination, 2012
- The American Montessori Society, Join the Handwriting Revolution, 2015
- The American Montessori Society, Make-Believe Play in a Montessori Classroom, 2017
- The American Montessori Society, Incorporating Online Learning into your TEP, 2019
- The American Montessori Society, Make Believe Play: Vehicle for the Development of a Liberatory Consciousness, 2023
- The American Montessori Society, Rethinking Teacher Education, AMS Think Tank Deep Dive, Poster Session, Spotlight Panel Presentations, TME 2024
- The American Montessori Society, MIE Pre conference Facilitator, TME 2024
- Christopher Academy, Montessori Talks to Parents, 2018
- West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program, Introduction to Child Development, 2014-present
- MONS, Shanghai, Cosmic Education in EC: Nurturing Curiosity, Empathy, and Practicing Compassion, 2019
Consultations
- Montessori Children’s House of Morristown, NJ, Review of Language Curriculum for Early Childhood, 1994
- AMS Teachers’ Symposium, Chair, 2003
- The Homestead School, Port Jervis, NY, Review of Language and Rational for 3 year cycle, 2005
- Madison Montessori, Building Collaborative Relationships through Grace and Courtesy, 2019
Continuing Education Activities
- The American Montessori Society, Fall Regional Seminar, Princeton, NJ, 1992
- The American Montessori Society, Time for Music, Teachers’ Symposium, Lexington, MA, 1995
- The American Montessori Society, 36th Annual Conference, Arlington, VA, 1996
- The American Montessori Society, 37th Annual National Seminar, Chicago, IL, 1997
- The American Montessori Society, Winter Regional Seminar
Work Email
Lpinciotti@wsmsnyc.org
Postsecondary Education
- University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, B.S. in Business Administration, 1978-1982
- Rutgers, the State University of NJ, Rutgers, NJ, M. Ed. In Early Childhood Education, 1984-1989
Awards
MACTE: Wisdom of the Elders Award, December 2023
Publications
Press, Pull and Print: Explorations with Printmaking
Volunteer Experience
- Week of the Young Child Volunteer, New Brunswick, NJ, 1995
- Saint Joseph’s, East Millstone: Religious Education Teacher, East Millstone, NJ, 1996-2005
- Children’s Nursery Coordinator, East Millstone, NJ, 1998-2003
- Rolling Hills Girl Scout Council, 2000-2008
- Amsterdam Elementary School: Artists in Residence Volunteer, Amsterdam, 2001-2002
- Hillsborough Junior Raiders: Competition Cheerleading Coach, Hillsborough, NJ, 2003-2009
- Hillsborough Junior Raiders: Special Needs Team (Gems) Cheer Coach, Hillsborough, NJ, 2014
- Immaculata High School: Fashion Show Committee, Somerville, NJ, 2008-2013
- Immaculata High School: Parent Volunteer for various Marching Band events, Somerville, NJ, 2007-2012
- Immaculata High School: Softball Team Mom, Somerville, NJ, 2009-2011
- Immaculata High School: Cheer Team Mom, Somerville, NJ, 2007, 2008, 2013
Timeline
Program Director
West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program
01.2014 - Current
Instructor, Level Coordinator, Field Consultant
West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program
01.2014 - Current
New Jersey Early Childhood Coordinator
Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY
01.2010 - 01.2013
School Administration & Parent Ed Presenter
Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY
01.1999 - 01.2013
Curriculum Coordinator
Children’s House Montessori School
01.1997 - 01.2001
Intern Supervisor
Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY
01.1991 - 01.2013
Director of Operations: Finance, HR and Facilities
Sports Physical Therapy Institute
01.1990 - 01.2013
Financial Administrator
Children’s House Montessori School
01.1987 - 01.1997
Head Teacher
Children’s House Montessori School
01.1987 - 01.1992
Summer Program Coordinator/Teacher
Children’s House Montessori School
01.1986 - 01.1988
Classroom Assistant
Children’s House Montessori School
01.1985 - 01.1987
Administrator Credential -
Course For Montessori School Management, CMTE/NY
Early Childhood Credential -
Center For Montessori Teacher Education/NY
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Dayton
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