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Priya

Priya

Founder & Montessori Director
Target: Founder & Montessori Director
priya.shah@showcase.ufs360.com+1 250 555 4303203 Showcase Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6N2, CAWebsiteLinkedIn

Professional summary

Montessori educator and centre director committed to calm prepared environments, independence, practical life skills, and respectful guidance. Core strengths include Montessori pedagogy, curriculum design, centre leadership, observation, family education.

Career objective

To contribute as a Founder & Montessori Director in a high-quality early-learning organization that values children, families, reflective practice, and strong team culture.

Experience

Founder & Montessori DirectorOct 2022 – Present
Cedar Grove Montessori House · Kelowna

Leads Montessori-inspired programming, prepared environments, observation practices, educator coaching and family education across the centre.

Montessori Guide & Program LeadOct 2018 – Oct 2022
Okanagan Montessori Community School · Vancouver

Built strong foundations in child development, responsive relationships, curriculum planning, documentation, safe routines, family communication and collaborative team practice.

Education

Early Childhood Education and LeadershipSep 2006 – May 2010
Okanagan College · Kelowna, BC

Completed applied studies in child development, curriculum, health and safety, observation, inclusive practice, family partnerships and professional ethics.

Advanced Childcare Leadership & Quality PracticeFeb 2026 – Present
BC Early Childhood Educators Continuing Learning · Kelowna

Ongoing professional learning focused on reflective practice, child wellbeing, inclusive environments and stronger family partnerships.

Skills

Communication · Expert · 9 yrLeadership & Collaboration · Advanced · 7 yrProblem Solving · Expert · 8 yrEarly Childhood Education · Expert · 6 yrCurriculum & Observation · Advanced · 5 yrFamily Partnerships · Advanced · 5 yr

Certifications & credentials

BC Early Childhood Educator CertificateIssued Oct 2024 · Expires Oct 2029
British Columbia ECE Registry
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Projects

Cedar Grove Prepared Environment RenewalOct 2024 – Oct 2025
Founder / Lead

Led a practical centre initiative aligned with Montessori pedagogy, curriculum design, centre leadership, observation, family education, combining team collaboration, family feedback, implementation planning and measurable quality improvements.

Montessori pedagogy, curriculum design, centre leadership, observation, family education
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Family Communication & Learning Documentation InitiativeMar 2026 – Present
Contributor

Improves the consistency and usefulness of family updates, learning stories, observations and educator documentation.

Collaboration, planning, documentation, continuous improvement
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Languages

English · Full professional proficiencyFrench · Intermediate

Achievements

Strengthened program consistency and family experienceFeb 2026
Reduced turnaround time by 18%

Introduced shared routines, documentation practices and feedback loops that improved team consistency and family communication.

Awards

Early Learning Leadership RecognitionOct 2025
BC Early Learning Community Awards

Recognition for thoughtful professional practice, collaboration, family partnership and contribution to high-quality early learning.

Volunteer experience

Community VolunteerOct 2023 – Present
Neighbourhood Family Resource Network · Kelowna, BC

Supports family events, community outreach, resource drives and inclusive neighbourhood programming.

Training

Advanced Early Learning LeadershipApr 2026
BC Early Learning Professional Institute

Professional learning in responsive relationships, reflective curriculum, communication, inclusion and team collaboration.

Professional memberships

Early Childhood Educators of British ColumbiaOct 2022 – Present
Member

Active professional membership supporting continuing education, peer learning and sector best practices.

Publications

Small Changes That Strengthen Everyday Early LearningAug 2025
BC Early Learning & Community Review

A reflective practice article on environments, relationships, observation, family communication and sustainable quality improvement.

Open publication

Presentations

Turning Reflective Practice into Better Everyday ExperiencesDec 2025
BC Early Learning Exchange

A practitioner-focused session on translating observation, team reflection and family feedback into stronger daily practice.

Open presentation

Portfolio

Early Learning Practice Case Study
Case Study

Case study documenting a centre improvement from initial observation through team planning, family communication, implementation and reflective review.

Open portfolio item

Additional information

Availability
Available with two weeks notice
Travel
Available for occasional business travel
Relocation
Open to relocation for the right opportunity

Community Highlights

Additional contributions and activities
Peer Mentorship
Community contribution

Provides peer mentorship, resource sharing and practical support within early-learning and professional communities.

Open link

References

Jordan Lee
Program Director · Okanagan Montessori Community School · Former manager
reference3@showcase.ufs360.com
+1 604 555 3003

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