Amanda Velasquez
MIAMI,Florida
Summary
Montessori Assistant with one year of teaching experience centered in Montessori philosophy. Strong classroom management skills with Child Care Training to promote Montessori principles. Creative, industrious and dedicated to developing and sustaining highest quality educational environment for children.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Village Montessori School
03.2023 - Current
- Worked at a Montessori school as an Assistant Teacher floating between three classrooms.
- Assisted in the Infant, Toddler, and Primary classrooms, giving me a chance to work with all three age groups that the school offers.
- Assisted the children with the Montessori work cycle, mealtime, naptime, outdoor time, as well as the transitions between all of these components of the daily routine.
- Utilize Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treat each child with dignity and respect.
- Prepare the environment each day where furnishings and materials correspond to the needs of the children and I pay careful attention to maintaining a clean, orderly and attractive Montessori learning environment.
- Support the lead guide in delivering Montessori lessons with aim of promoting coordination, concentration, independence and order in a safe and positive learning environment.
- Encourage and inspire a classroom culture where children have high self-expectations with strong self-motivation and self-direction.
- Maintain a daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Assisted children with the Montessori work cycle, mealtime, outdoor time, and naptime. I also assisted the children with toilet learning while they were in the process of learning to use the toilet independently.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and implemented improvement strategies.
Babysitter
Ramos Family
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Care for a 2 year old boy and an 6 year old girl
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Education
Course - Child Care Training
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL11.2023
Training - Shaken Baby Syndrome
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL11.2023
Training - CPR And First Aid
HSI
Miami, United States08.2023
J.D. - Law
Universidad Politecnica De Nicaragua
Nicaragua12.2013
Skills
- Mastery of Montessori Pedagogy Ages 0-6
- Active and Empathetic Listener
- Keen Observer and Researcher
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Organized
- Calm and Patient Attitude
- Ability to Effectively Work With Parents and Caregivers
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Diligent Record Keeping
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Relationship and Community Building
Timeline
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Village Montessori School
03.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Ramos Family
02.2022 - 12.2022
Course - Child Care Training
Miami Dade College
Training - Shaken Baby Syndrome
Miami Dade College
Training - CPR And First Aid
HSI
J.D. - Law
Universidad Politecnica De Nicaragua
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