Higher Education
- 2009 - Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute Casa (Early Childhood) Diploma (MACTE)
- 2002 - Toronto Montessori Teacher Training Institute Lower Elementary Diploma (MACTE)
- 1997 - University of British Columbia B.A. Women’s Studies
Teacher
Abacus Montessori School
2012 - 2015
- Taught all subjects in a lower elementary classroom.
- Planned the academic curriculum, the sequence of presentations, presented Montessori materials, conducted circles, guided students in their work, managed class, established class routines, kept records, prepared classroom environment.
- Curriculum included a weekly spelling test and research question, individual and group projects, a daily assembly - in which one child conducted a presentation for the Casa children - and the Ontario EQAO test for Grade 3 children.
- Art, yoga, cooking, and computers were taught. Conducted a weekly study hall class. Wrote report cards, conducted parent-teacher interviews, dealt with parents.
- Supervised and guided a Montessori teacher candidate.
- Participated in additional school events, i.e. end-of-year concert, observation days, seminars, Mother's and Father's Day events, etc.
- Wrote monthly class newsletter.
- Duties also included snack and recess.
Teacher
Stepping Stones Montessori School
2009-2012
- Taught all subjects in the Montessori Casa curriculum.
- Observed children and kept record of individual progress.
- Guided children in their work, managed class, established routines. Planned and implemented group lessons. Conducted circle activities, including calendar, stories, grace and courtesy lessons, and songs.
- Conducted recess, neighbourhood walks, and monthly library visits.
- Duties included supervision during lunchtime, snacktime, and free play.
- Material making and preparing the environment. Participated in school events, i.e. Family Day Breakfast, Halloween Party, Thanksgiving Food Drive, etc.
- Wrote educational materials for parents.
Coach
Gyros Gymnastics Club
2009-2010
- Instructed children aged 2-9 in recreational gymnastics skills. Use of floor, bars, beam, vault, and rope.
- Duties included conducting warm-up, planning and setting up circuits, keeping records, and writing report cards.
- Position also included supply coaching and coaching in the summer camp program.
Teacher
St. Maarten Montessori School (Dutch Caribbean)
2008-2009
- Taught all subjects in a lower elementary classroom.
- Planned the academic curriculum, planned the sequence of presentations, presented Montessori materials, guided students in their work, managed class, established class routines, kept records, prepared classroom environment, made materials, supervised dismissal of all students.
- Curriculum included a weekly spelling test.
- Wrote report cards, conducted parent-teacher interviews, dealt with parents, gave formal presentations to parents for parent information/education nights.
- Prepared elementary class for participation in Christmas recital.
- Participated in and implemented additional school events, i.e. Halloween party, Pancakes with Dad, Tea with Mum, etc.
- Wrote monthly class newsletter.
Teacher
Toronto French Montessori School
2004-2007
- Taught all subjects in a lower and upper elementary classroom.
- Planned the academic curriculum, planned the sequence of presentations, presented Montessori materials, guided students in their work, managed class, established class routines, kept records, prepared classroom environment, made materials, conducted yard duty and supervised dismissal of all students.
- Curriculum included a weekly spelling test.
- Wrote report cards, conducted parent-teacher interviews, dealt with parents, gave formal presentations to parents for parent information/education nights.
- Prepared elementary class for participation in Christmas and spring recitals.
- Supply taught when necessary.
- Conducted after-school dance program.
- Planned and implemented after-school lessons in pre-ballet, ballet, and creative dance for children aged 2 to 8 years. Lessons included ballet technique, movement vocabulary, developing basic movement skills and musicality.
- Prepared children in dance program for participation in spring recital.
- Created information documents and other promotional materials.
- Participated in and implement additional school events, i.e. school carnival, spring luncheon, fundraising events. Participated in Parent Committee meetings.
School Readiness Instructor
Scadding Court Community Centre
2008
- Taught groups of children aged 3-4 in pre-school program.
- Implemented math and language activities designed to help prepare children for entry into Junior Kindergarten.
- Planned curriculum, conducted circles, worked with children in groups and individually, set up classroom, established class routines, made learning materials, conducted field trips.
We appreciate all that you have done for Nyah and the significant impact your teaching has had on her development. Thank you for being such a thoughtful and caring teacher. - The Wagner Family