Isamar Galvan
Huntington Park
Summary
Dedicated educational leader with expertise in staff training, curriculum alignment, and budget management. Committed to fostering community engagement and enhancing performance assessment processes to drive meaningful student outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director / Administrator
Santa Monica Montessori School
Santa Monica
07.2017 - Current
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance teaching strategies and classroom management.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and administration regarding student progress.
- Organized community events to promote family engagement and school involvement.
- Oversaw curriculum alignment with Montessori principles and state educational standards.
- Supported faculty in assessing student performance and addressing individual needs.
- Collaborated with leadership to refine school policies and improve operational efficiency.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
- Established standards of excellence for customer service delivery throughout the organization.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
- Coordinated financial activities, budgeting and forecasting for assigned departments.
- Implemented billing procedures, audited and reconciled accounts and recorded transactions.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Conducted training sessions on new processes or products for internal staff members.
Lead Teacher
New World Montessori
Culver City
10.2012 - 07.2017
- Facilitated individualized learning experiences to support diverse student needs.
- Organized classroom environments to promote exploration and discovery.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student development and address concerns.
- Established a positive classroom culture fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Educational Facilitator
California Science Center
Los Angeles
01.2008 - 10.2012
- Coordinated feedback sessions to gather insights from participants and improve programs.
- Implemented interactive activities to engage participants and foster learning environments.
- Managed logistics for events, including scheduling, venue selection, and materials preparation.
- Created a safe environment for participants to express their opinions without fear of judgement or criticism.
- Supported learners by providing additional guidance where necessary.
- Monitored progress throughout the course ensuring objectives were being achieved.
- Organized materials and resources required for each session in advance.
Education
MACTE - Education / Child Development
Santa Monica Montessori Institute
Santa Monica, CA01-2019
High School Diploma -
Foshay Learning Center
Los Angeles, CA05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CASkills
- Staff training
- Curriculum alignment
- Budget management
- Performance assessment
- Recruitment processes
- Community engagement
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Assistant Director / Administrator
Santa Monica Montessori School
07.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
New World Montessori
10.2012 - 07.2017
Educational Facilitator
California Science Center
01.2008 - 10.2012
MACTE - Education / Child Development
Santa Monica Montessori Institute
High School Diploma -
Foshay Learning Center
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
East Los Angeles College