Overview
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Rene' Steinkamp

Cincinnati,OH

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of School/Director

Central Montessori Academy
Cincinnati, OH
08.2021 - 09.2024
  • Leadership & Decision-Making: Managed day-to-day operations of a Montessori school with 120 students and 30 staff members, making strategic decisions to ensure program success.
  • Program Quality & Pedagogy: Ensured the implementation of authentic Montessori principles, integrating science-based pedagogy to provide an exceptional educational experience.
  • Community Building: Fostered a warm, transparent team culture by encouraging open communication among staff, parents, and students.
  • Staff Development: Led staff recruitment, professional development, and performance evaluations, ensuring continuous growth and a positive work environment.
  • Strategic Vision & Planning: Developed and executed a comprehensive strategic plan, maintaining the school’s vision of excellence and adapting to evolving educational needs.
  • Financial Management: Oversaw the school’s budget, securing funding for program expansion and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Conflict Resolution: Mediated concerns between parents and staff, resolving conflicts promptly to maintain positive relationships.
  • Curriculum Development: Managed curriculum updates and introduced new initiatives, including Social Emotional Intelligence education for the entire CMA community.

Lead Teacher (Montessori II, 9-12)

Central Montessori Academy
Cincinnati, OH
08.2009 - 07.2021

009–2021

  • Implemented authentic Montessori pedagogy to foster student independence and self-directed learning.
  • Developed and coordinated school-wide programs to enhance social-emotional intelligence.
  • Mentored teaching staff and Xavier University interns, providing guidance on classroom management and Montessori practices.
  • Led the Elementary Team and served as Curriculum Coordinator

Lead Teacher (Montessori I, 6-9)

Central Montessori Academy
Cincinnati, OH
08.2001 - 07.2009
  • Guided student development using Montessori principles, emphasizing respect, responsibility, and independence.
  • Mentored staff and interns, providing classroom support and pedagogical guidance.
  • Led the Elementary Team and served as Curriculum Coordinator.

Education

Master of Arts - Biology

Miami University
Oxford, OH
05-2019

Montessori II - Education

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
07-2011

Montessori I - Education

Central Ohio Montessori Education
Columbus, Ohio
07-2001

Master of Science - Communication

Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
05-1984

Skills

  • Education Administration
  • Classroom Evaluation Methods
  • Curriculum Planning & Improvements
  • Teacher Mentoring & Development
  • Academic Progress Tracking
  • Student Discipline & Safety
  • Technology Integration
  • Grant Proposal Writing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Staff Development
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Time Management & Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Public Speaking & Writing

Certification

Additional Leadership Experience

  • Founding Member & Board Member – Women Writing for (a) Change
  • Executive & Advisory Board Member – Central Montessori Academy
  • Board Member – Cincinnati Parents for Public Schools
  • Member, Chair, Secretary, LSDMC – Clark Montessori Foundations
  • Junior High Soccer Coach – Clark Montessori Junior High SAY Soccer

Accomplishments


Educational Presentations: Recognitions

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Supported and executed Building Phase I & Phase II of Central Montessori Academy’s current location
  • Grant Funding: Secured over $200,000 in grants (2022-2024) for school improvements, including security system upgrades, Montessori materials, furniture, technology, and educational programs.
  • American Montessori Society National Convention, 2016
    Speaking the Language: Understanding and Communicating with the Non-Montessori Educational Community
  • Cincinnati Montessori Society Convention, 2013
    Creating a Classroom Mission Statement, Classroom Rules/Responsibilities, and Ownership
  • Cincinnati Enquirer – Top Volunteers of the Year
  • City Beat – 2nd Place Short Story Contest

Published: Cincinnati Women’s Magazine, local papers, and several community newsletters

Custom

Continuing Education

  • AMS – Raising Anti-Racist White Children
  • AMS – ANBAR (Anti-Racist Bias)
  • University of Cincinnati – Physics by Inquiry Summer Program
  • Miami University – iDiscovery in Physics
  • Cincinnati Arts – Foundations for Nonprofit Boards
  • Various Workshops/Seminars:
  • Montessori Curriculum in the Secondary Classroom, Grant Writing, ADHD, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Style Differences, Child Development, Birth Order, Step Program, Lindamood-Bell Method, Orton-Gillingham Method, Conflict Resolution, How to Lead, Writing without Tears, Storytelling, Trauma in Children

Custom

Substitute Teacher (3-6, 6-9)
Central Montessori Academy

Long-Term Substitute (7th-8th Grade)
Clark Montessori Junior High, Cincinnati Public Schools

Instructor, Women Writing for (a) Change
Girl Classes/Summer Camp (12-17 years old)

  • Facilitated creative writing workshops and produced a radio show for WVXU.

Timeline

Head of School/Director

Central Montessori Academy
08.2021 - 09.2024

Lead Teacher (Montessori II, 9-12)

Central Montessori Academy
08.2009 - 07.2021

Lead Teacher (Montessori I, 6-9)

Central Montessori Academy
08.2001 - 07.2009

Additional Leadership Experience

  • Founding Member & Board Member – Women Writing for (a) Change
  • Executive & Advisory Board Member – Central Montessori Academy
  • Board Member – Cincinnati Parents for Public Schools
  • Member, Chair, Secretary, LSDMC – Clark Montessori Foundations
  • Junior High Soccer Coach – Clark Montessori Junior High SAY Soccer

Master of Arts - Biology

Miami University

Montessori II - Education

Xavier University

Montessori I - Education

Central Ohio Montessori Education

Master of Science - Communication

Miami University

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