Shontay Martin
Early Childhood Professional

RESUME
Professional Objective
To provide children with the necessary care and education to be successful learners. Dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, safe, and adaptive to each child's individual needs.
Work​
experience​
Director, Mt. Helm Child Care Ministry
August 2009 - Present
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Managing the curriculum
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Overseeing physical facilities
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Managing the overall image of the Ministry
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Hiring and training staff
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Ensure compliance with all local and federal laws and regulations governing child care, both physical environment and the staff
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Manage financial affairs
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Manage communication with parents, staff, and the community
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Manage administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the organization
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Support the organization's strategic alliances and partnership
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Ensure performance goals are met and set
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Fulfill duties delegated by C-suite staff
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Attend and preside over meeting.
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Participate in strategic planning
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Represent the organization to the public, key stakeholders and business partner
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Plan and implement the annual calendar of activities including fundraising initiatives, special events and the official administrative acts
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Help create budgets and track expenditures
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Create presentations for meetings
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Delegate duties such as typing, copying, and scanning
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Lead Teacher, Mt. Helm Child Care Ministry
August 2001 - August 2009
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Developed and implemented multicultural lesson plans
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Keep records of children's growth, development and behavior
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Maintain clean, appealing and safe environments
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Provide guidance on children's behavior and social development
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Supervised indoor and outdoor activities of children
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Organize monthly events and field trips
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Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents
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Create activities that are fun and educational for the children
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Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that the school fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child
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Deliver reports on potential concerns about students as to management as needed
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Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch time and rest time for students
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Skills
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Child growth and development
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Early childhood administration
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Health, safety and nutrition
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Developmentally appropriate guidance
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Families in transition
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Emerging literacy
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The exceptional child
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Early care practicum
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Interpersonal communication
Education
Ivy Tech Community College
​Anticipated December 2018
Associate of Science, Early Education