Lead Teacher Toddler
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Brunswick, MD
SHOSHANA J. KRON
Montessori Pre-Primary Teacher
SUMMARY
Dedicated teaching professional with more than 20 years of experience in private school, public school, and daycare settings. Expert in the use of Montessori methods for teaching pre-primary children (ages 18 months-3 years old). Proven leadership abilities as a Lead Teacher and school event organizer. Team player who leads by example, with a history of maintaining positive relationships with teachers, students, and parents.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Montessori Toddler Lead Teacher
Guide and supervise assistant teachers in Montessori methods
Assess the developmental level and needs of each student using targeted observation.
Provide an academically rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
Teach independence in daily activities such as choosing work tasks and dressing themselves.
Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to the parent’s or guardian’s attention.
Implement strategies specifically targeted to children with behavioral or emotional challenges.
Promote skill development by engaging students in fun activities such as food preparation and creative movement.
Create a warm and caring atmosphere that encourages learning, promotes positive interactions between the children, and honors the individuality of each child.
Introduce American Sign Language by signing during activities such as singing and storytelling
Use assorted software to write lesson plans and record individual and group observations.
Communicate with parents, supervisors, and coworkers about children’s progress and development!
Participate in curriculum development activities and workshops such as Conscious Discipline and Movement in the Classroom
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification: Adult, Children and Infants
Medication Administration Training (MAT); Virginia Department of Education; 2023
Maryland State Accreditation, Level 3; Maryland State Department of Education; 2011
Montessori Diploma: Infant and Toddlers and Two’s, North American Montessori Center, 2009
Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMSR), Modules 1-4, 6-10; Maryland State Department of Education; 2008
Child Development Courses, Continuing Education; Frederick Community College, 2001
A.A.S, Therapeutic Recreation, Kingsborough Community College, 1983
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Playful Platos Montessori, Ashburn, VA
Preschool Lead Teacher August 2022- June 2023
Montessori Kids Universe, Ashburn, VA
Preschool Lead Teacher August 2018- August 2022
Ha’penny Montessori, Ashburn, VA
Preschool Lead Teacher January 2015-June 2018
Compass School, Ashburn, VA
Co-teacher September 2013-November 2014
Frederick Country Day Montessori, Frederick, MD
Preschool Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher September 2001- September 2013
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