Leda Zepeda
Tampa
Summary
Certified Montessori Teacher with many years of experience guiding self-directed elementary age students. Observant and curious career educator with deep love and passion for developing children via Montessori method. Dedicated to observing and guiding students to reach mastery of skills with maximum independence and ongoing love of learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Montessori Teacher
Montessori Casa Dei Bambini
Tampa
09.2015 - Current
- Led daily classroom activities to foster a nurturing learning environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents to support student progress and development.
- Organized and maintained classroom materials for effective learning experiences.
- Delivered Montessori lessons with aim of promoting coordination, concentration, independence and order in safe and positive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to Montessori teaching methods.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to provide updates on student progress or address any concerns from parents.
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of each student.
- Led a team of teachers in the implementation of Montessori curriculum and techniques.
Spanish Teacher & Montessori Assistant
Curious Minds Montessori School
Clarence Center
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Utilized various resources such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings and videos for teaching purposes.
- Implemented cultural projects to promote understanding of Spanish-speaking countries.
- Facilitated immersive language activities to enhance communication skills.
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Product Manager, New Business
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
Mexixo City
09.2005 - 02.2014
- Analyzed market trends to inform product development and strategic decisions.
- Collaborated with marketing to create effective product positioning strategies.
- Conducted consumer research to gather insights for product enhancements.
Key Account Manager
Sara Lee Branded Apparel
México City
03.2003 - 09.2005
- Cultivated strong relationships with key retail partners to enhance brand visibility.
- Developed strategic account plans to align with client goals and market trends.
- Coordinated product launches and promotional campaigns with cross-functional teams.
National Key Account Manager
Procter & Gamble Co
Mexico
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Managed relationships with major retail partners to enhance collaboration and support.
- Developed strategic plans for national key accounts across diverse markets.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities for key account segments.
Education
Marketing Degree - Marketing & Business
Tecnológico De Monterrey Campus Ciudad De México
México City, Mexico City 08.1995 - 12.1999
Skills
- Montessori curriculum
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Educational assessment
- Problem solving
Timeline
Lead Montessori Teacher
Montessori Casa Dei Bambini
09.2015 - Current
Spanish Teacher & Montessori Assistant
Curious Minds Montessori School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Product Manager, New Business
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
09.2005 - 02.2014
Key Account Manager
Sara Lee Branded Apparel
03.2003 - 09.2005
National Key Account Manager
Procter & Gamble Co
01.2000 - 03.2003
Marketing Degree - Marketing & Business
Tecnológico De Monterrey Campus Ciudad De México
08.1995 - 12.1999