Susan M Francese
Summary
Montessori Teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience centered in Montessori philosophy. Strong classroom management skills with AMI and AMS training and certification in Primary and Elementary 1 to promote Montessori principles. Creative, industrious and dedicated to developing and sustaining highest quality educational environment for children.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
May River Montessori
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented individualized lesson plans to foster student engagement and learning in a Montessori setting.
- Facilitated hands-on activities that encouraged exploration and critical thinking among lower elementary students.
- Assessed student progress through observational techniques and tailored interventions for diverse learning needs.
- Developed a nurturing classroom atmosphere that promoted independence, respect, and community among students.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and promoting respectful communication among students.
Montessori Teacher
The Albrook School
09.1992 - 06.2024
- Served as Head of Preschool for 2 years and Head of Elementary for 5 years.
- Implemented age-appropriate discipline practices and guidance methods for children and informed staff on procedures.
- 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.
- Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
- Conducted bi-annual conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to Montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Guided children to resolve disagreements and documented issues, incidents and behavior problems for appropriate follow-up.
- Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Informed students and families of classroom activities and student progress and identified methods to involve parents in student education.
- Assessed students in accordance with school guidelines, examined assessment data and refined learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student.
Real Estate Sales Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NJ Properties
09.2020 - 06.2023
Real Estate Sales Agent
Era Suburb Realty
06.2008 - 09.2020
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing and mortgages.
- Collaborated with attorneys, loan officers and agencies to complete property sales and purchases and thoroughly explained all financial requirements and data to potential buyers and sellers.
- Scheduled showings and tours for potential new clients and properties.
- Negotiated between buyers and sellers of properties with efficiency and transparency to maximize profits and maintain satisfaction of clients.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Educated clients on sales and buying processes and advised buyers on making decisions.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
Education
AMS Elementary 1 Diploma - Montessori Elementary 1 Education
Princeton Center For Teacher Education
Princeton, NJAMI Primary Diploma - Montessori Primary Education
Montessori Teacher Training Center of Northern CA
Mountain View, CABachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood Development
Shippensburg State University
Shippensburg, PASkills
- Parental Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Student progress reporting
- Team management
- First Aid/CPR
- Skill Development
- Montessori Method
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Organization
- Alternative Education Programs
- Remote instruction
Timeline
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
May River Montessori
08.2024 - Current
Real Estate Sales Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NJ Properties
09.2020 - 06.2023
Real Estate Sales Agent
Era Suburb Realty
06.2008 - 09.2020
Montessori Teacher
The Albrook School
09.1992 - 06.2024
AMI Primary Diploma - Montessori Primary Education
Montessori Teacher Training Center of Northern CA
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood Development
Shippensburg State University
AMS Elementary 1 Diploma - Montessori Elementary 1 Education
Princeton Center For Teacher Education
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