Rita G. Montemayor
SAN ANTONIO,TX
Summary
Professional educator with comprehensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management. Known for ability to inspire students and foster collaborative learning environments. Adaptable and reliable team player with strong communication and organizational skills.
Experienced with creating inclusive and dynamic lesson plans that engage students. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment. Track record of developing strong relationships with students and colleagues to enhance educational outcomes.
Compassionate, and Passionate Teacher experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects and creative and effective. With valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development.
Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
High-energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into productive and happy pupils.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher Pre-K
Kitty Round Up
San Antonio, TX
07.2026 - Current
- Modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assist learning and group work.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Foster student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focus activities.
- Work with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
CBC Community Bible Church
San Angelo, TX
05.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Expert Teacher
BASIS Charter School
San Antonio, Texas
09.2019 - Current
- SUMMARY:
Highly motivated entry-level middle school linguistics and Spanish teacher, with experience teaching multiple subjects within the past five years, and disciplined in all primary grade levels. I am called a teacher of things. Skilled in curriculum development. Committed to supporting students in their academic and personal growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA07-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA10-2012
Skills
- Educational Program Development
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Social Skills Enhancement
- Performance Assessment Strategies
- Facilitated Small Group Learning
- Supportive Role Model
- Cognitive and Behavioral Growth Facilitation
- Early Childhood Instruction
- Effective Teacher Communication
- Childcare needs
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Yes, I received verbal and earn leadership from my administrators. I started as an Specialist for BASIS in the Sped. dept when I first started in September of 2019, from that time on I've become a ALE. teacher in a classroom with six students from grades from kinder to sixth grade. As I exceeded recognition I was asked to become an expert teacher for Linguistics and a Spanish for our six, seventh and eighth graders. I would make our school shine by being recognized to assist where needed in subbing in our primary grades. By being flexible am able to sub in other classes if needed. Many of my staff and faculty have acknowledge their appreciation of me and will affirm my dependently and availability at all times.
Affiliations
- I like spending time with husband and our cat (Rebel) and going to church volunteering helping people. Enjoying visiting and celebrating with my children, grandchildren, and great- granddaughter. l like going camping, swimming, hiking and going out to eat trying out new restaurants.
Certification
- Certificate-Clinical Teacher Recommendation (4-7-2022)
- Certificate-Multisensory Teaching
- Virtual TEXAS 161 (Special Education EC-12) Approved for a Year.
- Exam Preparation Series for Dyslexia Interventions (October 24, 2023)
- Special Education Paraprofessionals: How to Provide Inclusive Supports (July 29, 2021)
- Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA) June 2022.
- Certificate of: " Desafios Y Oportunidades de la espanol como Lengua de herencia" 2025-2026
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Lead Teacher Pre-K
Kitty Round Up
07.2026 - Current
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
CBC Community Bible Church
05.2026 - Current
Expert Teacher
BASIS Charter School
09.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Kaplan University
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
Certify Teacher Score Report Facilitating Student's: Performance 2020
Certificate of Completion Ministry Safe and Sexual Abuse Awareness Training- 05/25/2026
First Aid/CPR, AED, Adult/Child/Infant-08/04/2025-08/04/2026
Reading Interventionist
CPI- Now expired