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Megan Montanez

Crestview,FL

Summary

Empathetic and dedicated individual with a background in Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology and experience in the United States Air Force seeks to leverage skills and knowledge to support the mental health and well-being of clients. Currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree to further enhance qualifications.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CYPA Youth Program Assistant

Eglin Air Force Base Child Development Center
10.2023 - Current

• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and practices of the Child Development Center.
• Facilitates cognitive, social and emotional development using knowledge of early child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, and nutritional development.
• Assists trainer by notifying her of any classroom material and equipment deficiencies to include in curriculum supply orders.
• Mentors child development program assistants in center’s program operations and regulations, assessing the needs of the parents and children, educating and advising program technicians based on their level of training.
• Observing and training new and existing staff, reporting to supervisor and/ or trainer the effectiveness of employees, and their skill in relation to suitability of placement within a specific age group.
• Proficiency in compiling student data, both narrative and quantitative, to be used by external agencies such as Child Find and Early Intervention, as well as developmental questionnaires used by medical professionals to assist with diagnosis of possible learning delays.
• Designs creative and innovative activity plans for both weekly activities and special events, creating fliers for advertisement purposes, and participates in community and military events to support the mission of the Child Development Center.
• Assures children’s safety and comfort through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper management of equipment, and reinforcement of proper hygiene practices.
• Completes any other task assigned by the Director to assist with the operations of the Child Development Center.


F15 Crew Chief

United States Air Force
02.2019 - 05.2022
  • Conducted servicing, inspections, and troubleshooting of aircraft components
  • Documented data accurately in system records and physical forms
  • Collaborated with specialists to determine discrepancies and ensure compliance with technical orders
  • Engaged in direct air-to-air combat training and participated in large-scale, international training exercises such as Red Flag.
  • Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.

Education

Forensic Psychology

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ

Aeronautics

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Master of Arts -

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
01.2026

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Berkeley College
Little Falls, NJ
05.2018

Skills

  • Child development expertise
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Ability to consistently communicate effectively orally using courtesy and tact
  • Confidential case documentation
  • Ability to gather, maintain, compile, pertinent data accurately, and work effectively with both adults and children
  • Application of critical thinking and problem solving
  • Coordinated successful events and support groups for service members at my last duty station
  • Awarded nuclear deterrence ribbon in 2020
  • Organized with Eglin sexual assault response coordinator to form a survivor group
  • Coordinated the first sexual assault awareness event in April 2022 to be covered by public affairs at Eglin
  • Fostering a dramatic reduction in behavior related issues using various guidance techniques
  • Proficient in data collection and analysis

Timeline

CYPA Youth Program Assistant

Eglin Air Force Base Child Development Center
10.2023 - Current

F15 Crew Chief

United States Air Force
02.2019 - 05.2022

Forensic Psychology

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Aeronautics

Community College of The Air Force

Master of Arts -

The University of West Florida

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Berkeley College
Megan Montanez