Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Volunteer

BONNIE CIRILLO

State College,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with 20+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional techniques. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill an International teaching position.

Dedicated and experienced teacher with success in guiding and assisting children in learning new skills. Mature professional proven to build excellent rapport with children and parents. Adept at keeping accurate records and tracking children's progress.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Montessori Primary Teacher

OCC Montessori
State College, Pennsylvania
08.2020 - Current
  • Interviewed and trained new teachers to fit Montessori standards and guidelines.
  • Updated student progress reports on school database for easy access by parents and management.
  • Created nurturing and stimulating classrooms for inclusivity.
  • Encouraged self-directed learning for children to develop educationally and emotionally.
  • Developed and maintained outstanding relationships with parents and children to promote school reputation.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
07.2011 - 07.2020
  • Built solid relationships with parents to encourage further learning and development at home.
  • Worked with curriculum staff to support students' academic development.
  • Implemented curriculums with various learning strategies allowing children to use creativity and imagination to learn.
  • Used regular assessment data to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
  • Delivered engaging lessons focusing on phonics, reading and writing.
  • Reported on developmental progress to quickly identify and meet additional educational needs.

Montessori Primary Teacher

Mission Viejo Montessori
Mission Viejo, California
05.1998 - 06.2011

Education

Foundation Degree in Science (Associates) - Early Childhood Education

Northampton College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
01.2002 - 06.2005

Primary Certification - Montessori Early Childhood Curriculum

North American Montessori Center (NAMC)
British Columbia, Canada
09.2000 - 06.2002

PA Teacher Certification Program Pre-k through 4th - Elementary Education

Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
08.2020 - 12.2023

Skills

  • Proficient in ASL
  • Knowledge of Office 365 programs
  • Experience in on-line format teaching and collaborating including web pages, Zoom and PSU sites
  • Professional development in PBIS (positive behavior intervention and support)
  • Individualistic teaching approach
  • Classroom management skills
  • Inquiry and probe-based learning techniques
  • Knowledge of multicultural education

Accomplishments

  • Over 20 years of experience teaching hundreds of students in a variety of settings, as well as supervising and mentoring PSU interns so they are well-prepared to teach in their own classrooms
  • Provide strong leadership in lesson planning, curriculum development, training, identifying students in need of intervention and communicating those needs and challenges effectively to parents and colleagues
  • Significant experience carrying out administrative and tracking responsibilities for a variety of audiences including students, parents, professional colleagues, and interns
  • Proficient in communicating with parents or children in American Sign Language, been integral in IEP meetings for students with autism, language or cognitive delays, and high incidence learning disabilities
  • Experience designing and implementing on-line and web-based curriculum and instruction
  • Providing presentations, seminars, and workshops to professionals for over 50 colleagues in the ECE field.

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Montessori Primary Teacher

OCC Montessori
08.2020 - Current

PA Teacher Certification Program Pre-k through 4th - Elementary Education

Lock Haven University
08.2020 - 12.2023

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

The Pennsylvania State University
07.2011 - 07.2020

Foundation Degree in Science (Associates) - Early Childhood Education

Northampton College
01.2002 - 06.2005

Primary Certification - Montessori Early Childhood Curriculum

North American Montessori Center (NAMC)
09.2000 - 06.2002

Montessori Primary Teacher

Mission Viejo Montessori
05.1998 - 06.2011
BONNIE CIRILLO