Martha Manzo
Woodstock,NY
Summary
To seek a full-time position as a lead teacher or other administrative role that offers professional challenges, utilizing extensive and diverse experience and knowledge of the Early Childhood Care and Education field.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Supervisor/Lead Teacher
Ulster County Community Action
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of a Head Start site, ensuring full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and licensing regulations.
- Supervised, coached, and evaluated teaching staff to promote high quality instruction and professional growth.
- Provided ongoing mentoring and modeling of best practices, including implementation of the Pyramid Model.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum to support school readiness across all developmental domains.
- Conducted ongoing child assessments and used data to individualize instruction and support each child's growth.
- Managed administrative responsibilities including scheduling, enrollment, record-keeping, and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and program regulations through regular monitoring and reporting.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams (disabilities, mental health, and family services) to support children's holistic development.
- Maintained effective communication with program leadership, staff, and families, to ensure cohesive program delivery.
- Balanced leadership responsibilities with direct classroom instruction, maintaining high-quality teaching practices.
Master Teacher
First Presbyterian ECC
09.2004 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying needs of the children.
- Communicated frequently with parents and teachers to provide feedback and discuss strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on, play-based activities.
- Participated in monthly staff meetings to engage in various ECE seminars/workshops, plan classroom and school-wide events, and team building activities.
- Supported student teachers and teaching assistants by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help children reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations, using the DRDP tool, to measure performance and progress of children, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement. This included twice yearly parent conferences to discuss assessment and address any other questions or concerns.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized curriculum plans to optimize children's learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in various instructor-oriented workshops.
- Completed weekly newsletter for parents highlighting weeks activities, classroom and center wide special visitors/activities, and reminders about upcoming important dates and events.
- Participated in a teacher leadership reflection team that explored various aspects of different topics. During my time on the team, we explored in depth the concepts of anti bias.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development With ECE Concentration
Wheelock College
Boston, MA12.1994
Associate of Science - Child Studies
Mt. Ida College
Newton, MA05.1992
Skills
- Program leadership and Site management
- Pyramid model implementation
- Staff Supervision, Coaching, and Evaluation
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Child Assessment and Data-driven instruction
- Classroom management and Positive Behavior Support
- Family Engagement and Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration and Interdisciplinary coordination
- Licensing and Head Start Performance Standards Compliance
- Health and Safety Monitoring
Timeline
Site Supervisor/Lead Teacher
Ulster County Community Action
07.2023 - Current
Master Teacher
First Presbyterian ECC
09.2004 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development With ECE Concentration
Wheelock College
Associate of Science - Child Studies
Mt. Ida College