Kemberly Arcos
Denver,CO
Summary
People Operations leader with progressive leadership experience overseeing recruitment, employee development, workforce planning, operations, compliance, and organizational culture within education organizations. Proven ability to hire, coach, and retain high-performing teams while improving operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Medical Doctor turned education executive bringing a unique blend of empathy, analytical thinking, leadership, and change management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Director | People Operations & School Leadership
Midtown Montessori Academy
Denver, Colorado
08.2022 - Current
- Led campus operations, including staffing, workforce planning, scheduling, payroll coordination, compliance, and resource allocation to ensure smooth daily function.
- Manage full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training educators and support staff.
- Partner with executive leadership to forecast hiring needs and maintain staffing across multiple classrooms.
- Lead and coach 10+ educators through performance management, mentoring, and professional development.
- Strengthened employee retention through supportive leadership, onboarding improvements, and coaching.
- Conducted employee relations conversations and resolved conflicts while managing performance discussions to foster a positive work environment.
- Ensure compliance with Colorado licensing standards and organizational policies.
- Built trusted relationships with families to enhance community engagement while maintaining operational excellence and a strong customer experience.
Foreign Language Coordinator
Midtown Montessori Academy
Denver, Colorado
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed programs and coordinated cross-functional initiatives to enhance collaboration with school leadership and increase student engagement.
- Developed and implemented language curriculum to enhance multilingual learning experiences.
- Coordinated language assessments to ensure student progress and proficiency levels.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate language instruction across various subjects.
Assistant Teacher
Midtown Montessori Academy
Denver, Colorado
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted in classroom operations, enhancing leadership, communication, and instructional skills.
- Supported classroom activities, fostering a nurturing learning environment for diverse student needs.
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning and implementation of Montessori educational methods.
- Facilitated small group instruction, enhancing individualized learning experiences for students.
Doctor of Medicine
Ministry of Health, Venezuela
Merida, Venezuela
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Delivered primary care, supervised multidisciplinary teams, coordinated patient services, mentored junior staff, and provided compassionate care in fast-paced environments.
- Diagnosed and treated diverse patient conditions, ensuring comprehensive medical care.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical guidelines and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Education
M.D. - Family Medicine
UNEFA
Merida, Venezuela03.2012
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Interviewing
- Hiring Strategy
- Workforce Planning
- Onboarding
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- HR Operations
- Process Improvement
- Program Development
- Resource Allocation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Campus Director | People Operations & School Leadership
Midtown Montessori Academy
08.2022 - Current
Foreign Language Coordinator
Midtown Montessori Academy
01.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Teacher
Midtown Montessori Academy
01.2018 - 01.2020
Doctor of Medicine
Ministry of Health, Venezuela
01.2012 - 01.2018
M.D. - Family Medicine
UNEFA
SELECT LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Recruited, interviewed, onboarded, and trained educators and school staff.
- Led organizational change while maintaining high-quality educational services.
- Improved staff retention through coaching and supportive leadership.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, compliance, and operational priorities simultaneously.
- Created collaborative relationships across employees, families, and leadership.