Dana Alexander

Early childhood leader and consultant with over 25 years of experience supporting children, educators, and early learning programs. Provides leadership coaching, curriculum development, professional development, and program improvement services to strengthen instructional practices and program quality in early childhood settings.

Early Childhood Consultant - Montaque Early Childhood Consulting

(2021-06)

• Provides consulting services to early childhood programs focused on program structure, instructional quality, classroom environments, and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Coaches early childhood leaders and administrators through individualized mentoring to support leadership growth, confidence, and effective program management.
• Designs and facilitates professional development workshops and training sessions for early childhood educators on topics such as curriculum planning, leadership, and responsive learning environments.
• Develops developmentally appropriate curriculum frameworks, lesson materials, and learning activities aligned with educational standards and child development principles.
• Supports programs with continuous improvement planning, staff development, and best-practice implementation.

Adjunct Professor, Early Childhood Education - Miami Dade College - Miami, FL

(2020-08)

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials across early childhood education, child development, emergent literacy, leadership, and inclusive practices.
• Designs engaging learning activities, projects, and assessments to support student understanding and real-world application.
• Uses lectures, discussions, group activities, and multimedia tools to support different learning styles and active participation.
• Serves as Intern Faculty Supervisor, mentoring and evaluating teacher candidates during clinical and internship placements.

Early Childhood Grant Coordinator - Miami Dade College - Miami, FL

(2019-06 - 2022-03)

• Led grant-funded early childhood initiatives, overseeing program planning, budgets, materials, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinated the planning, implementation, and evaluation of college credit certificate programs across multiple student cohorts.
• Prepared reports and presentations on program progress, outcomes, and impact for funders, board members, and community partners.
• Built partnerships with community organizations and education agencies to identify professional development needs and training opportunities.
• Supported students throughout their certificate programs to promote retention, completion, and success.

SOE Program Coordinator / Case Manager - Miami Dade College - Miami, FL

(2015-09 - 2019-06)

• Supported the School of Education Early Childhood Chair with scheduling, events, meetings, and departmental coordination.
• Managed participants enrolled in early childhood grant programs focused on professional development and workforce growth.
• Provided academic and career guidance related to internships, practicum placements, and professional opportunities.
• Delivered one-on-one coaching to help students identify strengths, career goals, and growth areas within early childhood education.

Reading Teacher - Broward County Public Schools

(2008 - 2013)

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - Kid's World Learning Center

(1999 - 2008)

Elementary/Reading Teacher - Miami-Dade County Public Schools

(1997 - 1999)

Educational Specialist - Early Childhood Education - Walden University (2019)

Master of Science - Reading - Barry University (1998)

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Florida Atlantic University (1997)