Experience Summary
I have Montessori training and have worked in three different schools, two in Sarasota and one in Georgia. I was and still am drawn to the Montessori Method because of the hands-on approach, the creation of an interactive environment, creating a sense of confidence and self within each student, fostering social responsibility and embracing and recognizing the arts as a valid approach to learning and expression of self. I covered all materials but specialized in reading and tutored in reading as well. I also have volunteer experience in the British School, SHAPE, Belgium.
Teaching Style
I am a creative, patient and nurturing person who enjoys working and interacting with children. Some Univ. classes completed were "teaching art & creativity to children","teaching reading" and "American Sign Language & Issues in Deafness". My Montessori training was completely focused on child development and learning. Maria Montessori actually devised her approach for a group of developmentally challenged children, with the belief that every child can be reached;it"s just a matter of finding which approach works best for each child. I have been much influenced by this philosophy and I remain a firm believer in child-tailored learning.