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)
