Molly Montavon
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Energetic Child Development Specialist with in-depth knowledge of typical and atypical child development. Patient and compassionate professional offering a background in monitoring social and emotional development in children between birth and five-years old. Exceptionally talented at structuring small group activities, project-based learning and individualized plans. Expertise in policy and procedure implementation and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Education Training Specialist
Bright Horizons
Des Moines, IA
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities; including New Employee Orientation
- Developed and recorded monthly virtual meetings for use by remote Education Leaders
- Identified and proactively solved internal problems related to employee turnover by revamping training approaches by offering virtual New Employee Orientation increasing completion rates by 80%
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and feedback to leadership team and staff; including supporting NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children and State Accreditation
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
Education Coordinator
Bright Horizons
Des Moines, IA
04.2014 - 11.2018
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards
- Identified methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Interviewed and recommended team members for hire and promotion
- Scheduled and supervised monthly staff meetings and team meetings with 15 classrooms to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
- Monitored over 40 teacher's work and developed improvement plans as needed
Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons
Des Moines, IA
08.2008 - 04.2014
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies; including daily conversations and conferences offered every 6 months
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
- Developed team communications and information for monthly team meetings
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA2008
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA1996
High School Diploma -
Urbandale High School
Urbandale, IA1993
Skills
- Staff training/development
- Lesson Plans-observing the children to create project-based plans
- Maintaining Safety-adhering to state requirements and other accreditations
- Family Partnerships
- Educational leadership
- Staff Management-including mentoring, modeling, feedback
- Rich environment conducive to exploration and discovery
- Administrative duties including managing and maintaining records, budgeting, scheduling
Timeline
Field Education Training Specialist
Bright Horizons
11.2018 - 04.2020
Education Coordinator
Bright Horizons
04.2014 - 11.2018
Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons
08.2008 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Iowa State University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Des Moines Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Urbandale High School
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