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
Conflict resolution
Computer skills
Capacity for teamwork
Time management
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