Beverly Brown
Oceanside,CA
Summary
AMI-trained Montessori educator skilled in observation-based instruction, classroom leadership, and creating environments that nurture the whole child. Passionate about cultivating confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Montessori Teacher
Legacy Montessori School
01.2008 - Current
- Lead guide for a 24-student mixed-age Montessori classroom.
- Present individualized lessons across Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural studies.
- Maintain a carefully prepared Montessori environment encouraging independence and focus.
- Observe students to guide lesson presentations and support developmental readiness.
- Foster a peaceful classroom culture through Grace and Courtesy lessons and conflict resolution.
- Partner with families through conferences and communication to support each child’s growth.
- Mentor new teachers and assistants in Montessori philosophy, lesson presentation, and classroom leadership.
Education
AMI Primary Montessori Certification -
Montessori Institute of San Diego
La Jolla, CAMaster of Arts - Montessori Education
Loyola University
Maryland01-2010
Bachelor of Elem. Education - undefined
Magsaysay Memorial College
Philippines01-2000
Skills
- Prepared Environment
- Practical Life
- Sensorial Materials
- Language Development
- Mathematics
- Cultural Studies
- Geography
- Observation & Assessment
- Grace and Courtesy
- Mixed-Age Classroom Leadership
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Age-appropriate activities
- Nature studies
- Classroom management skills
- Team building
Accomplishments
Implemented a Positive Discipline approach in the Montessori classroom, successfully supporting students with challenging behaviors and fostering self-regulation, independence, and a respectful learning environment.
Montessori Philosophy
I believe the role of the Montessori guide is to prepare the environment, observe each child’s development, and support their natural desire to learn. My goal is to cultivate independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning within a peaceful, respectful classroom community.
Timeline
Lead Montessori Teacher
Legacy Montessori School
01.2008 - Current
Master of Arts - Montessori Education
Loyola University
Bachelor of Elem. Education - undefined
Magsaysay Memorial College
AMI Primary Montessori Certification -
Montessori Institute of San Diego