Early Childhood Educator in Toronto, Ontario

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS • Over fifteen years experience as a Casa Montessori Teacher/ Directress including International experience. • Recipient of ‘Teacher of the Year’ award and other certificates of recognition for contribution to teaching excellence. Proven track record of dependability, accountability and responsibility. • Creative, energetic and enthusiastic; with an excellent work ethic and a passion for teaching. • Patient, sensitive to children’s needs with the ability to inspire, motivate and build relationships at various levels. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or in a team environment. • Excellent oral and written communication as well as presentation skills, strong organizing and time management skills. • Strong problem solving skills and the ability to handle situations of a complex and sensitive nature. WORK HISTORY, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Casa Directress 2014-Present Scholar Montessori Academy, Woodbridge Casa Teacher/Casa Directress 2003 - 2... The Mississauga Children Montessori School Earlier International Experience Teacher Mother’s Care Montessori School, Blooming Buds Montessori House • As assigned, teach children in Casa (2 ½ to 6 years). • Teach Montessori Language, Math, Practical Life, Sensorial as well as Culture/ Geography/ Science through various theme related topics at the Casa level. • Design, plan and implement daily classroom activities to achieve curriculum goals in a comfortable and secure environment. • Plan exercises to assess and evaluate each child's progress. • Conduct Parent-Teacher interviews and counsel parents on child’s progress. • Conduct ‘Open House’ for parents. • Prepare weekly lesson plans, report cards at the end of each term and monthly Newsletters. • Supervise co-curricular activities such as arts & crafts, special events, field trips, parties as well the Annual School Concert to promote the child’s physical, mental and social development. • Supervise and coordinate with Assistant for smooth functioning of all classroom activities. • Actively participate in staff meetings. EDUCATION • MACTE Accredited Montessori Diploma (Early Childhood 2 ½ - 6 years old ) Canadian Montessori Training Education Institute • Bachelor of Arts (English, History & Political Science) University of Calcutta SOME PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS • Safety Education Program (Peel Regional Police) • First Aid and CPR-Level C • Adult & Child interactions • Raising kids without Raising cane • Anti-Bullying • Rules, Rules, Rules • Nurture the Nature • Maintaining Sanity in the Classroom • The Magic of Circle Time • Observing Children • Curriculum Planning • Time Out: How it is Abused – What it could and should look like • Coping with your Child’s Anger • Simple Science Experiments with everyday materials • Winning and teaching kids without beating • Positive Behaviour Guidance • Building Positive Teacher Child Relationships • Learn Through Play • Understanding Autism