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Karina Mochizuki

Exton,PA

Summary

Adaptable professional with 15 years of experience and proven knowledge of classroom management, curriculum development, administration and operations. A compassionate, and engaging leader that partners with co-workers in developing supportive and individualized learning environments that motivates children to realize their potential. Strong ability to work collaboratively with parents, families and colleagues to ensure productive outcomes. I am looking to contribute my knowledge and skills to an organization that offers opportunities for career progression.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director and Head Teacher

Willistown Country Day School
07.2016 - Current

Responsible for daily supervision of Administrative, Enrollment and Operation areas

  • Oversee school activities (schedules, inspections, tours and enrollments)
  • Responsible for hiring, orientation, training, daily supervision, and evaluations of teachers and aides
  • Prepare for State and Health Inspections, ensure compliance with educational, health and safety regulations
  • Consistently opened school daily and inspected classroom-readiness for school day, greet parents and children
  • Actively participated with lead teachers in parent/teacher conferences.

Head Teacher

Willistown Country Day School
08.2013 - 06.2016
  • Coordinated events and activities -field trips, lunches, and meetings with parents
  • Create and prepare classroom projects, materials, and lesson plans; prepare progress reports
  • Designed small group and individual classroom instruction to engage and maximize learning for each child’s development -focus on teaching values of respect for others, responsibility and truthfulness
  • Facilitated parent meetings to discuss social, emotional, and academic progress
  • Outstanding skills in parent communication.

Head Teacher

International Montessori School
07.2010 - 07.2013
  • Special Language Teacher Portuguese and Japanese
  • Diverse, Multicultural, student enrollment, taught values of respect, unity, and compassion to students
  • Manage all classroom activities with assistance from Director
  • Communicated student progress, and addressed parent’s concerns during parent/teacher conferences
  • Responsible for opening the school each morning and often closing school on the same day
  • Prepared daily curriculum, and organized activities, events, and filed trips.

Assistant Teacher and Internship

International Montessori School
07.2009 - 06.2010
  • Assisted Head Teacher with classroom instruction and management of students
  • Prepare, present and facilitate teaching lessons for children with Montessori materials
  • Create lesson plans and instructional materials for use in the classroom
  • Participated in children’s progress and concerns with parents during parent/teacher conferences.

Education

American Montessori Society Certification -

Chestnut Hill College
01.2010

B.S. - International Relations

Universidade Tuiuti do Parana
01.2005

Skills

  • Critical Thinker
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Computer Literacy
  • Fluent in Japanese
  • Fluent in Portuguese
  • Issues Resolution
  • Leadership, Staff Development
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Organized
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Creating a Positive Learning Environment
  • School Event Coordination
  • Team Building and Management
  • Program Administration

Timeline

Director and Head Teacher

Willistown Country Day School
07.2016 - Current

Head Teacher

Willistown Country Day School
08.2013 - 06.2016

Head Teacher

International Montessori School
07.2010 - 07.2013

Assistant Teacher and Internship

International Montessori School
07.2009 - 06.2010

American Montessori Society Certification -

Chestnut Hill College

B.S. - International Relations

Universidade Tuiuti do Parana
Karina Mochizuki