DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE AMS Montessori Administrators Credential: The Course for Leading Schools 2012 Attended Montessori Administrator Training course over two summers in Houston, TX. Received AMS Certification in December 2012 from Houston Montessori Center. Course focus on Understanding Montessori Education, Philosophy and Education; The Nature of Leadership; and Leading the Montessori Way.
Assistant Director at South Walton Montessori Academy 2008 - Present Established a successful Annual Fund campaign Responsible for Admissions and Enrollment Obtained a Private Grant for $200,000 to add two grades and create an authentic Montessori Middle School program Maintained a continued partnership with the Grant Foundation, securing a $10,000 annual donation for the schools Financial Assistance program for 3 consecutive years Found and set up the school on FAST, a Financial Assistance processing program, at no cost to school Led school in compliance process to begin receiving State funds for deserving families through a program called Step Up for Students Responsible for maintaining a relationship with our licensing agency to ensure all renewal dates are being met and the school remains in compliance with Department of Children and Families Designed Flyers and brochures for school marketing purposes Plan monthly Parent Education nights Lead in the planning of Annual Fundraisers Responsible for monitoring all monthly tuition payments and setting up families on monthly auto-draft system Florida Notary Created Budget for Middle School expansion and participate in financial planning for school
Assistant Teacher 2008 Assisted Lead Teacher at South Walton Montessori School elementary classroom. Provided individual instruction for twelve students ranging in age from 6 to 9. Assisted in Curriculum Planning and regular student assessment Attended Parent-Teacher meetings Summer Camp Instructor 2008 -2010 Providing care for diabetic children including monitoring blood sugar levels and administering insulin Arranging activities for small groups including swim lessons, arts and crafts, and summer reading programs Private Tutor 2004- 2008 Teaching students in 1 st through 8 th grades in a variety of areas including reading comprehension, paper writing strategies, note taking skills, general organization, study skills, test preparation, Geometry, Algebra, English, History, and Science Extensive experience with children with Dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, and Specific Learning Disabilities in spelling, written expression, speech deficit, and visual perceptual motor functioning Knowledge of several systematic approaches of instruction and material modifications specifically designed for students with learning differences 5 th Grade Student Teacher Boone, NC 1999 Shared responsibility for classroom teaching, assessment, behavior management, parent contact Identify students with learning differences and mild learning disabilities and provide individual assistance, material modifications, and one-on-one remediation techniques Montessori Primary and Infant Assistant Teacher Breckenridge, CO 1999-2000 Responsible for opening the Infant Center and coordinating activities for 30 Primary students
_______________________________________________________________________ REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE Licensed Sales Associate 2003 to 2010 Passed State Exam on first attempt Sold $3.5 Million in 2005, earning Top Sales Associate at Regal Properties of NW FL _______________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 1996-1999 B.A. Education, GPA: 3.5 Graduated Deans List
References: Dr. Betsy Coe Houston Montessori Center 7807 Long Point Road, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77055 832.748.8262
Alison Earnest Former Head of School Little Red Schoolhouse Montessori School Breckenridge, CO
527 97 Circle Breckenridge, Co 80424 970.453.3969 970.485.1938
Catherine Beall (Please ask before contacting my current employer.) Founder and Head of School South Walton Montessori Academy 101 Eden Gardens Road Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850.276.6220