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Jennifer West

Horseheads,NY

Summary

Lead Montessori teacher with documented experience supervising groups of up to 60 children while following Montessori philosophies and methods. Possesses excellent communication and leadership skills to develop and create individualized curriculum and lesson plans for multiple class levels. Thrives in innovative, supportive and dynamic educational settings to collaboratively develop Montessori curriculum.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Montessori Field Consultant

METTC
01.2023 - Current
  • Provides direction and guidance to Montessori teachers in the planning, development and implementation of effective Montessori teaching
  • Developed training, coaching, and consultation in the areas of instruction, behavior, social emotional and mental wellness.


Lead Montessori Teacher

Chemung Valley Montessori School
01.1997 - Current
  • Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
  • Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
  • Conducted portfolio conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
  • Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
  • Guided children to resolve disagreements and documented issues, incidents and behavior problems for appropriate follow-up.
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
  • Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.

Summer T.A.F.F.Y. Coordinator - Youth Program

Town Of Big Flats
07.1992 - 08.1996
  • Created safe, fun environment for children attending special programs at T.A.F.F.Y. sites
  • Explained and enforced rules and regulations of T.A.F.F.Y. program.
  • Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve quality of camper experience.
  • Assisted supervisor by completing administrative and clerical tasks for program.
  • Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve quality of camp experience.
  • Explained and enforced rules and regulations of T.A.F.F.Y. program.

Education

Montessori 6-9 Year Old Training - Montessori

Center For Montessori Teacher Education NY
White Plains, NY
08.1998

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Elmira College
Elmira, NY
05.1996

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Corning Community College
Corning, NY
05.1993

High School Diploma -

Horseheads Senior High School
Horseheads, NY
06.1991

Skills

  • Active Learning Methods
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Hands-On Experience with Materials
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
  • Montessori Method
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies

Timeline

Montessori Field Consultant

METTC
01.2023 - Current

Lead Montessori Teacher

Chemung Valley Montessori School
01.1997 - Current

Summer T.A.F.F.Y. Coordinator - Youth Program

Town Of Big Flats
07.1992 - 08.1996

Montessori 6-9 Year Old Training - Montessori

Center For Montessori Teacher Education NY

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Elmira College

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Corning Community College

High School Diploma -

Horseheads Senior High School

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