Montessori Teacher, Writer, Curriculum Developer

MA. CRISTINA II DOLAR-ALMIRANTE

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Brgy. Navais, Mandurriao Iloilo City, Philippines

Contact Number: +639*********/ 033-*******

E-mail address: *******************@*****.***

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

Diploma in International Montessori Education

Diploma in Child Psychology

Degree in Bachelor of Science in Psychology

SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

School Consultant

Guidance Counselor

Montessori Trainer

Professional Development Trainer

Curriculum Development Trainer

Experienced Montessori Pre-school Principal

English Tutor to foreign students- pre-school, primary and professionals

Experienced in Guidance and Counseling, Social Works and Human Resource Management

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Programs

Excellent English Communication Skills- Written and Verbal

Has leadership potentials, detailed and hardworking

Can effectively work under pressure

WORK EXPERIENCES:

Department of Health DOH, Regional Office VI- Iloilo (November to December 2016)

- Public Health Associate (Contractual Employee)

- Implements the special program of the government on its first one hundred days by monitoring the public hospital services to Filipino indigents

- Coordinates the census and data with the hospital heads and departments

- Collates data and submits weekly and monthly report to the DOH regional office and provincial office

Sun Life Financial- Mandurriao Iloilo City ( June 2016-present)

- Registered Financial Advisor

- Completed the Sun Life Training Course for Financial Advisor

- Assists the sales manager in the office work

- Assists in the facilitation of Business Opportunity Forums and Sales Presentation

- Assists recruits in the exam reviews

Totalpreneur- The Institute for TotalPreneurship- http://totalpreneur.com/ (October 2014-January 2015)

Position: Curriculum Developer

- Caters to clients by proofreading and developing courses submitted

- Coaches clients in creating curriculum outline

- Prepare and establish clients courses on Wordpress

Iloilo Integrated School Foundation Inc.- Taft, North Mandurriao Iloilo City (June 2014- March 2015)

Position: Guidance Counselor / Catechism Coordinator

- Provides guidance services to pre-school and grade school students

- Supervises and coordinates catechism classes

Freelance Jobs (July 2014- September 2015 )

a. On- Call Montessori Pre-school Consultant– Jakarta, Indonesia

- Offers consultancy to pre-schools in administrative and academic operations

- Conducts trainings on Montessori Approach, English Competency, Curriculum Development, Behavior Management and Professional Development

b. On-call Guidance Consultant (July 2014- March 2014)

- Part-time Elementary Guidance Counselor in Iloilo Integrated School Foundation, Inc.

The Lollikids Montessori Pre-school and Daycare- Jakarta Indonesia (July 2012- June 2014)

Position: School Principal and Kindergarten Main Teacher- Expatriate a. Coordinates with School Board and School Manager in decision making and implementation policies and procedures

b. Facilitates trainings to teachers and staff and seminars to parents c. Prepares quarterly action plan

d. Prepares Montessori-Based Curriculum and Progress Report e. Conducts training to teacher in narrative writing and English Competency

f. Evaluates teacher made quarterly and weekly plans g. Supervises and directs academic and daycare operations h. Conducts teachers’ evaluation and class observation i. Edits quarterly school newsletter

j. Coordinates and prepares school events

Private Tutor-Part-time job Jakarta Indonesia (July 2010- June 2014) Teaches Language and Math to foreign pre-school and primary school pupils

(Regular and Special Needs)

Nasional Montessori School- Menteng Centre- Cikditiro, Jakarta Pusat Indonesia

(July 2010 to June 2012)

Position: Preparatory Class Main Teacher/ Academic Coordinator- Expatriate

- Teaches Montessori approach to prep children

- Prepares weekly lesson plans and learning concepts

- Prepares and edit weekly comments for all levels

- Prepares Progress Report Cards and evaluation reports on the child’s academic and behavioral performance

- Assists the branch coordinator in academics related work

- Facilitates training to teachers and staff and Parent -Teacher Conferences

- Directs school musical production and special events (Christmas, Culminating, Graduation etc.)

- Conducts enrichment programs in all subject areas for pre-school and primary

(Reading, Math, Speech and Drama)

Emmanuelle Foundation for Special Children- Molo Iloilo City, Philippines

(April 2010 to May 2010)

Position: Part time teacher to Children with Special Needs (Autistic, Down’s syndrome and Learning Disorders)

- Conduct individualized lessons to children with special needs

Ateneo de Iloilo-Santa Maria Catholic School -General Blanco St., Iloilo City Philippines

(June 2007 to February 2010)

Position: Grade School Guidance Counselor cum Guidance Class Teacher

- Conducts Guidance and Homeroom Class Activities and Counseling sessions to grade school pupils

- Carries out the Guidance Program of the school

- Conducts group dynamics sessions to pre-school and grade school pupils

- Facilitates orientation, seminars, recollections, parent-teacher conferences, staff and faculty development activities

- Member of the Ateneo de Iloilo Admission Committee

- Conduct entrance examinations to pre-school and grade school applicants

- Assists in conducting standardized and diagnostic tests for grade school, high school and college levels

- Member of the Marketing and Promotions Team for special events

Iloilo Juvenile Welfare Foundation-Dalayunan ... a home for boys- Bo. Obrero La Paz, Iloilo City Philippines

(March 2006 to March 2007)

Positions:

a. Non-formal Class English Teacher

b. Community Relations Officer cum Asst. Executive Director

- Conducts English Class to Children in Conflict with the Law- residents with ages 9 to 17 years old

- Assists in the administrative tasks, skills training for residents and parents

- Conducts seminars and social works programs in partnerships with the local government units, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)

- Conducts advocacy campaigns on Parent Effectiveness Seminar in highly populated and high risk communities of Iloilo City, Philippines

- Conducts seminars on Juvenile Justice and Welfare Law 9344 to Local government officials in communities with high crime rates in Iloilo City, Philippines

Tulun-an Tutorial Services- E-Lopez Jaena St., Jaro Iloilo City, Philippines

(May 2004 up to March 2006)

Position: Proprietress

- Manages operations and cater tutorial programs to all academic levels

- Conducts reviews on Nursing Aptitude Test, Civil Service Exam, Elementary and Secondary Entrance Examinations and National Secondary Test

Iloilo Montessori International School-Brgy. Bolilao, Jalandoni St., Jaro Iloilo City, Philippines

(June 2001 to March 2003)

Position: Class Directress to pre-school children (ages 3 to 6 years old)

- Prepares curriculum guide

- Maintains a Montessori Prepared Environment classroom

Prepares evaluation forms and narrative reports

Conducts conferences and meetings with parents

Makes teacher-made materials, modules and worksheets to enhance the learning experience of the pupils

Kid’s Learning Nook- General Luna St. Iloilo City, Philippines

(July 2000 to March 2001)

Position: Part Time Tutor to pre-school and elementary students EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Post graduate: Sunshine Teachers Training Centre (April 2013-June 2014) Course: Diploma in International Montessori

Education for Early Childhood

Post graduate: Thompson Education-Distance Education

(June 2002-Nov. 2003)

Course: Diploma in Child Psychology

College: University of San Agustin (April 2001)

Course: Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Secondary: West Visayas State University (March 1996) Secondary Laboratory School

Elementary: SPED- (Special Education) (March 1992) School for Exceptional Children

Colegio de las Hijas de Jesus (March 1988)

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Age: 37 years old

Date of Birth: November 21, 1979

Place of Birth: Iloilo City, Philippines

Civil Status: Married

Citizenship: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Language: English, Filipino and Hiligaynon

Mother’s Name: Cristina Villaluna-Dolar

Father’s Name: Venancio Masna-Dolar

Spouse’s Name: Rexter Arnold T. Almirante

Sales Manager

Coca Cola Bottlers Phil. – Iloilo Plant

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