Colleen Minor

Montessori-Based, Christian-Led Non-Profit Preschool

• Serve in a dual role supporting both classroom teaching and leadership across multiple Montessori-based classrooms in a growing non-profit preschool
• Deliver inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and child-centered programming rooted in Montessori principles and Christian values
• Foster a nurturing, respectful, and engaging classroom environment that promotes independence and holistic development
• Oversee daily operations, mentor and guide educators, and ensure compliance with licensing regulations and health and safety standards
• Facilitate team collaboration, support staff scheduling, and maintain strong communication with families and leadership....

Montessori-Based Early Learning | Team of 4 Educators | Classroom of 24 Students

• Delivered inclusive, developmentally appropriate programming grounded in Montessori principles, play-based learning, and Ontario’s How Does Learning Happen? and ELECT frameworks
• Planned and facilitated activities that supported social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while fostering independence in a calm, prepared classroom environment
• Served as a Primary Caregiver, building strong relationships with a small group of children, supporting daily routines, communicating with families, and preparing individualized progress reports
• Mentored colleagues transitioning into new roles, including supporting a new supervisor and coaching a support staff member providing one-on-one care to a student
• Strengthened leadership, collaboration, and responsive caregiving skills while promoting a respectful and child-centered learning community

Montessori Preschool – Vineland, ON
Sept 2023 – Aug 2024

• Led and supported a team of educators in delivering Montessori-based, child-led programming focused on holistic development and independence
• Ensured ongoing compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and Montessori best practices across daily operations and classroom routines
• Provided mentorship on instructional strategies, documentation, and child development to foster professional growth and team consistency
• Built and maintained strong relationships with families through regular communication and transparent reporting on children's progress
• Observed classroom dynamics to inform individualized learning plans and responsive teaching approaches
• Managed key administrative tasks, including scheduling, record-keeping, and liaising with leadership and licensing bodies

• Supported a Montessori classroom in maintaining a calm, respectful, and engaging environment that promoted independence and self-directed learning
• Collaborated with lead educators to prepare materials, manage daily routines, and support children's holistic development
• Provided one-on-one support to a student with individual learning needs, adapting activities and interactions to ensure inclusion and engagement
• Assisted with transitions, snack, toileting, dressing, rest times, and maintained a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Observed and documented children’s behaviour and development to inform individualized planning and responsive care
• Modelled positive social behaviour and supported emotional regulation in alignment with Montessori principles