Elementary Guide

• May 2023 - Present

Lead Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Apr 2023

• Developed uniform recordkeeping and homework policy recommendations as part of Re-Accreditation Steering Committee • Represented Lower Elementary department during “Montessori Method” meetings for parents • Implemented distance learning program, while technologically supporting colleagues and adapting online resources to support Montessori learners • Hosted student teacher during his one-year practicum • Developed uniform recordkeeping and homework policy recommendations as part of Re-Accreditation Steering Committee • Represented Lower Elementary department during “Montessori Method” meetings for parents • Implemented distance learning program, while technologically supporting colleagues and adapting online resources to support Montessori learners • Hosted student teacher during his one-year practicum

Assistant Teacher

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2019

• Taught practical life, math and beginning Spanish to students ages 4 to 7, under guidance of Lead teacher• Exercised gentle, positive redirection techniques with students ages 2.5 years to 7 years• Supported fellow teachers by coordinating room cleaning times, discussing student needs, and training two new assistants

Substitute Teacher

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

• Demonstrated flexibility by accepting assignments quickly and consistently, for periods lasting anywhere from 45 minutes to 8 hours

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

• Encouraged homeless children ages 2 to 14 to practice reading, writing, dexterity and interpersonal skills • Assisted with arts and crafts, storytelling, and cleanup • Developed pleasant relationships with children and parents, in an ever-shifting and challenging environment • Encouraged homeless children ages 2 to 14 to practice reading, writing, dexterity and interpersonal skills • Assisted with arts and crafts, storytelling, and cleanup • Developed pleasant relationships with children and parents, in an ever-shifting and challenging environment

Student Program Director

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

• Lead two 8-week educational programs for college students, utilizing physical activities to teach about social justice • Directed a staff of 6 employees and 30+ volunteers in creation of two interactive theater events, which hosted 770 total audience members • Lead two 8-week educational programs for college students, utilizing physical activities to teach about social justice • Directed a staff of 6 employees and 30+ volunteers in creation of two interactive theater events, which hosted 770 total audience members

Children's Swim Attendant

• Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

• Managed bi-weekly Family Swim event for children ages 1 to 12 • Provided diplomatic customer service by greeting members’ families and gently enforcing pool rules • Maintained pool cleanliness: removed debris from pool, cleaned floor surrounding pool, and organized swim equipment • Managed bi-weekly Family Swim event for children ages 1 to 12 • Provided diplomatic customer service by greeting members’ families and gently enforcing pool rules • Maintained pool cleanliness: removed debris from pool, cleaned floor surrounding pool, and organized swim equipment