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Teacher

CONNIE HUYNH

Teacher
San Jose,United States

Summary

Experienced teacher with over 27 years of experience in education. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

Bowman School Children's House (West)
Palo Alto, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Teach according to Montessori teaching methodology and philosophy.
  • Create and adapt lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including individual and group work.
  • Meet with parents at conferences and upon request to discuss observations, evaluation, progress, and concerns.
  • Conduct and document check-in meetings with students.

Elementary Teacher

Bowman School (East)
Palo Alto, CA
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Taught according to Montessori methodology and philosophy.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Met with parents at conferences and upon request to discuss observations, evaluation, progress, and concerns.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.

First Grade Teacher

Rainbow Montessori School
Sunnyvale, CA
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Evaluated students to evaluate their abilities , strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

Lead Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

Appleseed Montessori School
Sunnyvale, CA
06.2007 - 06.2016
  • Provided developmentally appropriate instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Bright Horizons
Cupertino, CA
03.2002 - 06.2007
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration of games and activities.
  • Educated children in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

Preschool Teacher

Primary Plus
Saratoga, CA
07.1995 - 02.2002
  • Provided tools and resources for children to use and explore during learn and play activities.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior for children in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA
02.1996 - 06.1998

Elementary Credential -

Montessori Teacher Education Center - San Francisco Bay Area
Sunnyvale, CA
09.2015 - 06.2017

Early Childhood Credential -

Montessori Teacher Education Center - San Francisco Bay Area
Sunnyvale, CA
09.2021 - 06.2022

Skills

Classroom management

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Timeline

Early Childhood Credential -

Montessori Teacher Education Center - San Francisco Bay Area
09.2021 - 06.2022

Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

Bowman School Children's House (West)
08.2021 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Bowman School (East)
08.2017 - 08.2021

First Grade Teacher

Rainbow Montessori School
08.2016 - 08.2017

Elementary Credential -

Montessori Teacher Education Center - San Francisco Bay Area
09.2015 - 06.2017

Lead Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

Appleseed Montessori School
06.2007 - 06.2016

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Bright Horizons
03.2002 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - East Bay
02.1996 - 06.1998

Preschool Teacher

Primary Plus
07.1995 - 02.2002
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