Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Timeline

Monica Sigei

Teacher
Grayson,GA

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.


Seasoned Lead Teacher with expertise in learner-centered teaching methods.

Easily builds rapport with students, parents, and teachers of diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to helping pupils reach full potential.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Higher Ground Education
Austin, Texas
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.

Lead Teacher

The Suzuki School Buckhead
Atlanta, GA
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
  • Created after-school program to enhance student involvement in school processes.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.

Lead Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare
Smyrna, GA
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet the requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Developed and optimized a rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques

Elementary Teacher Assistant

Montessori In Town
Atlanta, GA
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Partnered with the teacher to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Worked under the direction of a licensed teacher in and outside of the classroom.
  • Tutored students in reading, language arts, and other subjects.
  • Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to going outside to reviewing homework assignments.
  • Kept abreast of the latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Montessori Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
06.1997

Diploma in Montessori Education

Atlanta, Georgia

Primary Teachers Certificate

Diploma - Education Administration

St John's Teachers College, Thika Kenya
01.1986

Skills

  • Student Records Management
  • Elementary Education
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Safety Precautions
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies
  • Room Arrangements
  • Classroom Presentations
  • Dietary Needs
  • Behavior Management Techniques

Hobbies

I enjoy cooking and trying new cuisines from different parts of the world.

I have traveled extensively in Kenya.

Prior to coming to the United States, I visited Switzerland.

I always focus on improving and learning in several areas for example social elements, physical activities, and healthcare.

Timeline

Lead Teacher - Higher Ground Education
09.2019 - 02.2021
Lead Teacher - The Suzuki School Buckhead
09.2014 - 06.2015
Lead Teacher - Bright Horizons Childcare
09.2013 - 06.2014
Elementary Teacher Assistant - Montessori In Town
09.2011 - 06.2013
Montessori Institute of Atlanta - , Early Childhood Education
St John's Teachers College - Diploma, Education Administration

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