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Profile
Hard working Montessori Teacher with over three years experience and a passion for
social and emotional teaching. Empowers children by helping them build tools for
conflict resolution, emotional understanding, Care of Self, Care of the Environment,
intrinsic motivation, and other behaviors that support learning.

Credentials
North American Montessori Center Certified, Early Childhood
K-6 Teaching License, State of Iowa

Experience
Montessori Teacher, Maharishi School, Fairfield IA, Jan 2015 - Present
Joined as an Assistant in a Toddler class, promoted rapidly to Lead Teacher in a 3-6 classroom based on
educational qualifications, organization, quick learning and leadership performance. Lead a classroom of 26
students and two assistants, under the direct tutelage of an AMI certified Preschool Director.
Create and distribute quarterly educational assessments, based on Montessori ideals, social/emotional
growth, and Common Core standards
Maintain Arbor Day Foundation certified Nature Explore Classroom
Implement Positive Discipline classroom management and playground supervision
Cultivate a harmonious multicultural classroom environment (seven different native languages). Aid all
children in building friendships, communicating despite language differences, and global understanding.
Keep daily records of attendance, lessons, dietary information, incident reports and photograph sharing
with Brightwheel, a Parent Communication App
Collect and share promotional photographs, videos and other materials through Facebook Pages:
facebook.com/MaharishiPreschool

Part-Time Video Editor, Yoga U Online, 2010-2015

Edited yoga videos, interviews, and tele-seminars. Managed the company's Youtube channel. Part-time position
during college education.

Summer Camp Counselor/Professional Photographer, Maharishi School, Fairfield IA, 2014

Designed and led daily activities, crafts and field trips for kids ages 6-12. Welcomed several international children.
Learned to communicate, teach and play with language barriers and help children do the same. Photographed
events and compiled albums for families.

3rd Grade Reading Tutor, Maharishi School, Fairfield IA, 2013-2014

Designed and taught engaging and personalized lesson plans for 50-minute one-on-one sessions.

Cashier/ Food Prep/ Barista, Vishwashanti Caf, Fairfield IA, 2011

Assisted the Head Chef in cooking, detailed cleaning, coffees, and customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield IA, 2010-2015
Graduated Cum Laude
Educated in classroom management, curriculum design, neurophysiology of children, assessment, core and arts
elementary subjects.
Included three Internships:
1. PreSchool Teacher at Maharishi School 2013
2. 1st Grade Student Teacher, Great Oaks Elementary, Austin, Texas 2014
3. 5th Grade Student Teacher, Maharishi School 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Literature and Writing, Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield IA, 2010-2015
Graduated Cum Laude
Granted Shelley Hoffman Scholarship for Creative Writing

Skills and Hobbies

Montessori Teaching Conflict Resolution Classroom Management Positive Discipline Curriculum Development
Parent Communication Assistant Training Computer Proficiency Social Media Advertizing Photography
Knitting Hiking Biking Baking Sewing