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Mary Aima

San Leandro ,CA

Summary

Dynamic Lead Toddler Teacher at Grand Lake Montessori, skilled in fostering social-emotional growth and early literacy through engaging activities. Demonstrated adaptability and empathy while providing individualized support for children with special needs. Cultivated strong parent relationships, enhancing involvement in education and contributing to a nurturing classroom environment.

Work History

Lead Toddler Teacher

Grand Lake Montessori
  • Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
  • Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
  • Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues and administration on various initiatives and projects.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Fostered independence in students by introducing practical life skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation tasks, and cleaning responsibilities.
  • Developed strong rapport with each student by understanding their unique personalities, strengths, challenges, goals.
  • Provided individualized support for children with special needs or developmental delays, working closely with specialists to implement appropriate interventions.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.

Education

ECE Units - Early Childhood Education

Merritt College
Oakland, CA

A To I - Montessori Infant Toddler

Montessori Northwest
Portland, OR
11.2016

Skills

  • Child-centered approach
  • Adaptive teaching strategies
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Patience and empathy
  • Child development expertise
  • Special needs support
  • Potty training assistance
  • First aid and CPR
  • Strong work ethic
  • Friendly and likeable
  • Loves children
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • CPR and first aid
  • Cultural sensitivity

Timeline

Lead Toddler Teacher

Grand Lake Montessori

ECE Units - Early Childhood Education

Merritt College

A To I - Montessori Infant Toddler

Montessori Northwest
Mary Aima