ShayLynn Montoya
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience in youth peer support and classroom management. Expertise in creative lesson planning and positive reinforcement fosters student engagement and a safe learning environment. Committed to supporting academic and social growth through effective communication and behavior management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute
ESS
Belen, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed creative instructional strategies that increased student engagement and motivation.
- Kept students on-task using proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies to enhance focus and participation.
- Maintained classroom management and discipline to foster a conducive learning environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Youth peer support specialist
H2 academic solutions
Belen, NM
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Facilitated peer support sessions to enhance student well-being and academic success.
- Collaborated with academic staff to identify student needs and resources available.
- Developed educational materials for workshops on mental health awareness and coping strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belen High School
Belen, NMMaster Of Criminal Justice - Criminology
University of New Mexico Valencia
Los Lunas, NMSkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Collaborative teaching
- Instructional strategies
- Peer support facilitation
- Creative problem solving
- Time management
- Emergency procedures
- Classroom organization
- Computer skills
- Mental health awareness
- Academic collaboration
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Responsible
- Student engagement
- Time management
Certification
Level one pre k-12 educational assistant licensure
The 12 code concepts
Mental health trauma and health gaps confronting boys and men from communities of color
Understanding and addressing the needs of a vulnerable population
Trauma informed service delivery (EBP)
Volunteer Experience
- I volunteer at my church vacation bible school every summer.
- I also volunteer to help clean CYFD building and other parties they have there for the children.
- I volunteered to read to first graders.
- I volunteered doing community service with kids in probation
Timeline
Youth peer support specialist
H2 academic solutions
01.2026 - 08.2026
Substitute
ESS
08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Belen High School
Master Of Criminal Justice - Criminology
University of New Mexico Valencia