Nikki Onorato
Mount Pleasant ,SC
Summary
I am patient, passionate, and energetic mom with a backgound of being a Montessori teacher with 10 and more years of experience educating and supporting children's early development. I am committed to creating and maintaining the highest quality of a nurturing learning environment to foster creativity and independence. I also have a background teaching all forms of dance to all ages, primarily Ballet. I have been working with children my entire life, and my absolute passion. I fell in love with Montessori pedagogy and philosophy in college, and have been learning and working in since! I am the mom of 2 amazing children, James (8) and Olivia (5). I have gratefully been able to be a stay at home mama working from home and caring for a few families, and also accounting jobs. It is time, and I am ready to be back in the classroom now my children are older. I am seeking a professional opportunity to expand my skills and knowledge with much excitement. I would love to work at Ivey Brooke so very much as I live in the neighborhood, and have heard beautiful things about your school from some of the families I worked with over the years.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler and Primary Montessori Teacher
Charles Towne Montessori School
West Ashley, SC
02.2009 - 12.2014
- Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment
- Observed, monitored, and followed each individual child's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis and met them where they were.
- Developed and nurtured strong relationships with the families of all my children creating trust and communication at all times.
- Adhered to licensing policies and procedures to help classroom to run smoothly.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Primary Montessori Teacher's Assistant
Sundrops Montessori
Sullivan's Island And Mount Pleasant, SC
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
- Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
- Adhered to licensing policies and procedures to help classrooms run smoothly.
- Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in listening, speaking, writing, reading, math, science, foreign languages, yoga, dance, and differnt arts.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Dance Instructor
The Dance Arts Studio
Mount Pleasant, SC
01.2002 - 12.2008
- Taught ballet, tap, jazz/hip hop, contemporary/modern technique classes to ages 2-adults of all ages.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of dance programs offered at the studio.
- Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
- I did most all of the office job duties required to run the business aspects of the studio. Accounting work( receiving tuition, cutting checks for employees, depositing, keeping the books accurate,etc), answering phone calls, marketing, ordering costumes/props, organizing recitals and other event details, managing staff, and basically whatever needed to make everything run smoothly as possible.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2008
High School Diploma -
Wando High School
Mt. Pleasant, SC05.2005
Casa, Preschool, Primary(early Childhood) Montessori Training
Center For Montessori Teacher Education NC
Huntersville, NCSkills
- Lesson Planning
- Montessori Philosophy
- Parental Communication
- Daily Life Skills
- Individual Instruction
- Hands-on experience with materials
- Classroom management skills
- Great observation abilities
- Child development
- Activity Planning
- Student counseling,coaching, mentoring
- Behavioral improvements,crisis intervention, child's needs
- Classroom management
- Team building
- Documentation, reporting, conducting assessmen
- DSS compliance & code
References
References
Edward Jackson 843 367 7759
Jessica Coleman 843 870 7008
Daniella Castillo 843 412 8316
Michelle Hawk 812 454 9942
Timeline
Toddler and Primary Montessori Teacher
Charles Towne Montessori School
02.2009 - 12.2014
Primary Montessori Teacher's Assistant
Sundrops Montessori
01.2006 - 12.2009
Dance Instructor
The Dance Arts Studio
01.2002 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
College of Charleston
High School Diploma -
Wando High School
Casa, Preschool, Primary(early Childhood) Montessori Training
Center For Montessori Teacher Education NC
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