Pavithra Vaidyanathan
Frisco,United States
Summary
Certified Montessori Teacher with more than 10 years of full-time experience. Track record of success in organizing and maintaining prepared environments for young children. As a passionate educator with a deep commitment to fostering a love for learning in young minds, I am eager to join your team as an Elementary Guide. My experience in Montessori methods has equipped me with the skills to create engaging, child-centered environments that promote exploration and growth. I am excited about the opportunity to inspire students in their educational journey and contribute to a collaborative and nurturing community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Guide
Starwood Academy of Frisco
Frisco, United States
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Cultivated a nurturing environment for young learners' growth.
- Implemented engaging lesson plans that boosted student participation.
- Fostered strong relationships with students and parents for better support.
- Utilized innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes.
- Monitored student progress and tailored instruction to individual needs.
- Created a positive classroom culture that encouraged collaboration.
Elementary Guide
Archgate Montessori Academy
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Responsible for planning daily, and weekly Montessori lessons for children and monitoring their involvement with a weekly work plan.
- Collecting and using resources in teaching and helping children build confidence and accomplish their work independently.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies for children with behavior issues.
- Maintained students' work in Portfolio binders that can be viewed by parents to see their progress periodically.
- Progress reports were generated using MRX.
Upper Elementary Guide
Starwood Academy of Frisco
Frisco, United States
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Contributed positively to the school community and fully supported school goals.
- Adhered to the school policies and procedures to help classrooms run smoothly.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans, and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Observed children and prepared classroom materials according to the needs of children.
- Preparing the Montessori classroom environment to meet the student's needs and interests.
- Presenting consistent individual and group lessons to the students and supporting each child's direction and success.
- Meeting regularly with students to work with them in assessing their success and facilitating an individual path of progress.
Elementary Guide
Alpha Montessori School
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Under the direction of the Head of the School and the Principal, I led a lower elementary classroom in 2015 with 18 students.
- In subsequent years, class size grew to serve a full, approximately 21 students lower elementary classroom by 2018 from the ages 6-9.
- I had the opportunity to work with children for the 3-year cycle and administer the IOWA tests.
Elementary Guide
Starwood Montessori
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Contributed positively to the school community and fully supported school goals.
- Adhered to the school policies and procedures to help classrooms run smoothly.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans, and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Observed children and prepared classroom materials according to the needs of children.
- Preparing the Montessori classroom environment to meet the student's needs and interests.
- Presenting consistent individual and group lessons to the students and supporting each child's direction and success.
- Meeting regularly with students to work with them in assessing their success and facilitating an individual path of progress.
Primary Guide
King Arthur Montessori Academy
Carrollton, TX
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Facilitated engaging educational experiences for diverse groups of children.
- Developed individualized learning plans to meet each child's unique needs.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and strategies for improvement.
Education
Master's in Arts - Public Administration
University of Madras
01-1999
Bachelor's in Science - Botany
University of Madras
01-1997
Skills
- Observation
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Record keeping
- Presentations
Accomplishments
Passionate about and experienced in working with elementary school students to foster growth and confidence.
Certification
- Early childhood
- AMS EL1
- AMS EL 2
- MACAR 1
- Positive Discipline
LANGUAGES
English
Tamil
Timeline
Elementary Guide
Starwood Academy of Frisco
08.2024 - 11.2025
Elementary Guide
Archgate Montessori Academy
08.2021 - 12.2023
Upper Elementary Guide
Starwood Academy of Frisco
12.2019 - 05.2021
Elementary Guide
Alpha Montessori School
08.2014 - 05.2018
Elementary Guide
Starwood Montessori
08.2012 - 05.2013
Primary Guide
King Arthur Montessori Academy
12.2011 - 05.2012
Master's in Arts - Public Administration
University of Madras
Bachelor's in Science - Botany
University of Madras