High School Teacher

Michelle Benzon

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Address:

City: Las Vegas

State: NV

Zip: 89147

Country: USA

Phone: 702-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Highly experienced Montessori teacher and nanny with a strong dedication to the development of the "whole"child.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Atascadero High School, Atascadero CA 1/2001 to 6/1999 (math, language, science, spanish)

Job History / Details:

Summary

Highly experienced Montessori teacher and nanny with a strong dedication to the development of the "whole"child.

Core Qualifications

Managing classroom for diverse populations

Active participation in [groups, plans, events]

Excellent classroom management

Effectively work with parents

Punctuality

Experience with special-needs students

Teaching/tutoring

Motivating students

Positive learning environment

CPR certification

Positive reinforcement

Active listening skills

Family values

Achievements

*Managed and maintained a safe learning environment for over 20 students between the ages of 3-5yrs old.

*Regularly planned and implemented creative lesson plans that followed the Montessori Curriculum standards

*Live -in nanny for two years with family in Las Vegas

Professional Experience

May 2011 to Current

Scott and Jasmine Stern Las Vegas, Nevada

Nanny

*care for 2 lovely girls, the oldest being 7 and the youngest being 2

*instill the family values already in place

*plan educational activities for the children

*help in maintaining the cleanliness of the home

August 2009 to Current

Mountain Heights Montessori School Las Vegas, Nevada

Teacher

*Maintain a classroom environment that allows for peace, compassion and learning

*Prepare daily small group and individual lessons for each child

*Stay informed on the most current teaching practices that truly enhance a child's development

October 2008 to August 2009

Sunset Montessori School Las Vegas, Nevada

Teacher

*Taught in a toddler classroom, fully implementing the Montessori Curriculum

*Planned regular seasonal events for students and families

*Taught music class for the preschool classrooms

July 2005 to June 2008

Springstone Montessori School Las Vegas, Nevada

Teacher

*Developed innovative learning experiences

*Maintained loving relationships with students and parents

*Responsible for the health and safety of my students at all times

*Worked on the level of the child's needs

March 2002 to July 2005

RISE Inc. Midvale, Utah

Mentor/counselor

*one on one mentoring for children ages 9-18 within the foster care system

*implemented creative after school activities for large groups

*participated in mediation sessions to resolve any concerns between the children and their foster families

*responsible for teaching basic life skills with love and compassion

Education and Training

1999 Atascadero High School Atascadero, California

High School Diploma

Certifications

*Montessori teaching certificate for children ages 3-5yrs old

Montessori Educational Program Internation

*Child Development Associates

*Current First Aid/CPR Certification

Community Involvement

*Aid For Aids of Nevada

* Diabetes Foundation of Nevada

Affiliations

*International Montessori Council-attend all conferences for teacher training

*National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC), current school is accredited through this association and I am a current member

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