MONTOYUA PONDER

Deliver college-level Adult Education and Literacy instruction, specializing in GED preparation and ESL/ELL for diverse adult learners. Design learner-centered, andragogy-based, trauma-informed curriculum and use formative assessment to monitor progress and adapt instruction to support high school equivalency success.

Facilitate professional development for K-12 educational leaders on andragogical frameworks, intergenerational trauma, and social-emotional learning systems. Consult on curriculum design, SEL implementation, and STAAR/TELPAS accountability improvement and translate trauma/epigenetic research into actionable instructional strategies.

Founded a trauma-informed educational institute providing K-12 academic recovery, Adult ESL, GED preparatory pathways, and workforce development for justice-involved and foster-care youth. Built research-based curriculum frameworks applying epigenetic science to address learning barriers and develop academic identity, and began architecting a long-term academic roadmap including a School of Theolo

Design and deliver differentiated Grade 8 ELA instruction for Gifted & Talented and Special Education populations, strengthening critical analysis, argumentation, and communication. Lead RTI for grades 6–8 and collaborate on SPED compliance, IEP implementation, and equitable access to grade-level instruction within trauma-informed learning environments.

Lead a faith-based nonprofit serving domestic violence survivors and vulnerable populations through direct service, case management, and advocacy programming. Facilitate community workshops on trauma recovery, self-advocacy, and family systems, translating social and clinical science for lay audiences.

Designed and facilitated STAAR/TELPAS Saturday School programming, managing staff scheduling and data-driven student grouping to support targeted goals for high-needs learners. Provided pedagogical coaching and RTI mentorship for grades 6–8 teachers to strengthen reflective practice and instructional data literacy.

Provided housing stabilization and supportive services for health-vulnerable adult populations. Coordinated supportive resources to reduce instability and improve access to needed services.

Conducted field investigations, performed risk assessments, and monitored court-ordered compliance in coordination with inter-agency stakeholders. Prepared for legal and compliance requirements through structured assessment and documentation processes.

Served as guardian case manager for court-ordered adult protective proceedings and acted as a legal guardian liaison. Managed compliance monitoring and supported organized coordination to ensure service-plan follow-through.

Managed family independence and foster care cases for 9 years, overseeing 300+ cases while maintaining state and federal compliance. Coordinated services and monitoring to support case outcomes within program and regulatory requirements.

Delivered in-home family preservation services and supported court-mandated service plan compliance. Coordinated required supports to help families meet obligations and improve outcomes within program standards.

Provided direct care, crisis intervention, and case coordination for runaway and homeless youth. Supported safety and stabilization through coordinated responses and ongoing case management.

Doctoral candidate (dissertation in progress) in Educational Leadership, focusing on epigenetic and intergenerational trauma and trauma-informed instructional frameworks.

Graduate Certificate in Adult Education completed January 2024.

Master of Education in Educational Administration completed December 2023.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice completed May 2001.