Sarah Howison

• Created curriculum and presented materials and lessons to the children, demonstrating proper Montessori use of materials.
• Kept a daily log of all 21 children in the classroom, noting what materials they chose and how the materials were used.
• Planned and implemented daily group lessons
• I effectively communicated with the parents daily as well as during parent-teacher conferences.
• I worked and communicated effectively with staff and administration.

Developed an authentic Montessori Infant and Toddler environment, designed a 2-year program, curated materials, and facilitated the healthy development of newborn triplets.

Infant period:

• I kept a detailed daily record of the triplets, using the data to design a specific development plan for each child.
• Created, established, and maintained a supportive routine and predictability in children's environment
• Performed developmental assessments every two months through the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
• Identified and ensured cognitive development milestones.
• Facilitated pre-verbal language skills with approximately 40 sign language words
• Facilitated self-help skills, care of self and environment, and fostering independence.

Toddler Period:

• Helped facilitate fine motor development, handwriting, manipulative skills,
• Assisted in perceptual & cognitive development, including math, reading, problem-solving, manipulative, and sensorial
• Provided opportunities to develop care of self and environment skills, including food preparation, laundry care, environmental cleanliness, self-dressing skills, & food preparation.
• Care was taken to foster healthy social/emotional skills and coping mechanisms.
  

I worked directly with a child with Asperger's to bring him to grade-level standards, and after completing my work with this family, he tested at grade level. He was testing four grades lower than standard.

• Administered and evaluated math assessments to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses.
• Tutored student in the following subjects: Math, Science, History, Reading Comprehension, Grammar & Vocabulary
• Worked closely with the parents to coordinate and implement the curriculum I developed personally for student.
• I fostered healthy behavior and social skill development.
• I used personalized learning plans to guide students to understand course material and learning styles better.
• Problem-solved behavior issues within the family dynamic
• Guided parents on their communication and interaction with their child

I cared for three children; a two-week-old, a 16-month-old, and a three-year-old, respectively. Created, established, and maintained a supportive routine and predictability in children's environment. Provided opportunities to develop care of self and environment skills, including food preparation, laundry care, environmental cleanliness, self-dressing skills, & food preparation.

• I kept a detailed daily record of the children's activities, using the data to design a specific development plan.
• Performed developmental assessments every two months through the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ).
• Identified and ensured cognitive development milestones.
• Provided opportunity for fine motor development, handwriting, and manipulative skills.
• Assisted in perceptual & cognitive development, including math, reading, problem-solving, manipulative, and sensorial.

• Developed a complete Montessori Toddler Program
• Designed classroom layout, procured all materials, and developed a full curriculum.
• Interviewed, trained, and directly supervised toddler program staff members.
• Evaluated the State of Ohio Toddler Childcare Regulations and developed a program in full compliance.
• Complete program development included creating staff training materials, child behavior tracking systems, parent handbooks, and handouts.
• Assessed each child admitted into the program and worked in concert with parents to develop a plan for their child's education.
• Evaluated the progress of each child in the program routinely and communicated progress during parent-teacher conferences, both scheduled and ad hoc.
• Conducted parent education sessions that informed parents of age-appropriate behavior expectations, fundamentals of the Montessori philosophy, classroom procedures, and their role in providing consistency between school and home
• Achieved maximum classroom enrollment through direct recruiting and print materials.

• Developed daily program of practical life, self-care, and self-help skills and monitored the implementation within each classroom of Infant and Toddlers
• Served as a specialist in life and self-help skills
• Charted daily activities, including sleeping, eating and toileting of children
• Provided a brief written description to the parents of each student's day, including concerns, material needs (diapers, clothing, food, etc.), and medications dispensed
• Conducted bi-annual conferences for each primary child consisting of goals and methods of implementation
• Identified children with atypical development within the parameters of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire.
• Provided referrals to parents regarding special needs.