Amber Harrison
KIngwood,Texas
Summary
Elementary Montessori Teacher with documented experience supervising groups of up to 25 children while following Montessori philosophies and methods. Possesses excellent communication and leadership skills to develop and create individualized curriculum and lesson plans for multiple class levels. Thrives in innovative, supportive and dynamic educational settings to collaboratively develop Montessori curriculum. Have extensive experience with students with ADHD, dyslexia, and students on the autism spectrum.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
Acton Kingwood
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
- Assessed students in accordance with school guidelines, examined assessment data and refined learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student.
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
Kingwood Montessori School
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
- Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
- Assessed students in accordance with school guidelines, examined assessment data and refined learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Upper, and Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
Pines Montessori School
08.1994 - 06.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX06.2026
Associate of Applied Science -
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX06.2024
High School Diploma -
Chiswick Comprehensive School
London, England07.1993
Skills
- Montessori Method
- Teaching
- Parental Communication
- Patient
- Knowledge of Multicultural Education
- Summer School Instruction
- Teacher Collaboration
- Distance Learning
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Field Trip Oversight
- Standardized Tests
Timeline
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
Acton Kingwood
07.2021 - Current
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
Kingwood Montessori School
08.2015 - 06.2021
Upper, and Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
Pines Montessori School
08.1994 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science -
University of Houston - Downtown
Associate of Applied Science -
Lone Star College System
High School Diploma -
Chiswick Comprehensive School