SMAH AMIN
Westfield
Summary
Dedicated Child Development Professional with 7 years of experience fostering children's behavioral, emotional, social, and developmental growth in educational settings. Expertise in implementing individualized support, behavior management strategies, and positive reinforcement to promote success. Committed to enhancing evidence-based behavioral intervention skills through ABA therapy and employer-sponsored training.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Montessori Guide
Indiana Montessori Academy
Westfield
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Supported the behavioral, emotional, and developmental growth of 20+ children ages 3-6 through structured routines, individualized support, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced learner independence, attention, and task completion through consistent routines and tailored support.
- Tracked developmental and behavioral progress to refine support strategies and optimize outcomes.
- Used redirection, emotional regulation support, and conflict-resolution techniques to manage behavioral challenges.
- Partnered with families and school staff to address children's behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs.
Lead Montessori Guide
Aya Montessori
Maryland
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Implemented individualized support strategies to enhance emotional, behavioral, and developmental outcomes for diverse children.
- Applied positive reinforcement and structured support techniques, resulting in increased engagement, independence, and emotional regulation.
- Adapted instructional approaches to support varying developmental levels and learning styles.
- Built partnerships with families to foster developmental growth and improve communication.
First Grade Teacher
Islamic School
College Park
09.2011 - 06.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with Islamic values and educational standards.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration among students.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated academic, behavioral, and emotional growth through structured routines, relationship-building, and positive reinforcement.
Education
9 Hour Communication - Communications
Childcare ED
07.2023 - 08.2023
45-Hour Preschool Curriculum - 45-Hour Preschool Curriculum
H & H Child Care Training Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
Including All Children And The ADA MSDE Content: 3 Clock- Hours Special Need - Including All Children And The ADA MSDE Content: 3
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD 07.2023 - 08.2023
45 Hour Growth And Development Birth-age 12 - 45 Hour Growth And Development Birth-age 12
H & H CHILDCARE TRAINING
Gaithersburg, MD 06.2023 - 07.2023
AMI Primary (3-6) Diploma - Early Childhood Development
Washington Montessori Institute (WMI)
Riverdale, MD 08.2022 - 05.2023
Early Childhood Certification (95 Hours) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Age of Montessori
Arizona City, AZ 07.2019 - 07.2021
Skills
- Child Development
- Behavior Management
- Emotional regulation support
- Individualized Support
- Social Skills Development
- Classroom management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavioral Observation
- Communication Support
- Multilingual communication
- Documentation
- Learning evaluation
- Parent Communication
- Family engagement
- Conflict management
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship Building
- Relationship development
- Team Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Group facilitation
- Routine management
- Flexible instruction
- Cultural competence
- Cultural awareness
- Effective communication
- Communication techniques
- Social awareness
- Multilingual communication
- Environmental knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Positive feedback
- Emotional regulation
- Child development practices
- Multilingual communication
- Group facilitation
- Environmental knowledge
Timeline
Lead Montessori Guide
Indiana Montessori Academy
07.2025 - 07.2026
9 Hour Communication - Communications
Childcare ED
07.2023 - 08.2023
45-Hour Preschool Curriculum - 45-Hour Preschool Curriculum
H & H Child Care Training Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
Including All Children And The ADA MSDE Content: 3 Clock- Hours Special Need - Including All Children And The ADA MSDE Content: 3
Howard Community College
07.2023 - 08.2023
45 Hour Growth And Development Birth-age 12 - 45 Hour Growth And Development Birth-age 12
H & H CHILDCARE TRAINING
06.2023 - 07.2023
AMI Primary (3-6) Diploma - Early Childhood Development
Washington Montessori Institute (WMI)
08.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Montessori Guide
Aya Montessori
06.2022 - 06.2025
Early Childhood Certification (95 Hours) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Age of Montessori
07.2019 - 07.2021
First Grade Teacher
Islamic School
09.2011 - 06.2019