Alyce Nunn
Buckeye
Summary
Dedicated Montessori Assistant Guide with 7 years of experience supporting Toddler to Elementary aged students in a child-centered, prepared environment. Skilled in fostering independence, curiosity, and social-emotional growth through individualized learning plans and hands-on activities. Brings strong organizational skills, keen observation abilities, and a collaborative spirit to assist in lesson delivery, classroom preparation, and student engagement. Committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and stimulating environment that nurtures each child’s natural love of learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Assistant Guide
Guidepost Montessori
Goodyear
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in daily classroom activities to support child engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with lead guide to implement Montessori curriculum effectively.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social skills among children.
- Maintained a clean and organized learning environment for students.
- Organized materials and resources to enhance educational experiences for children.
- Reinforce lessons by working with small groups or individual students.
- Monitor students during their independent work cycles and guide them when they face challenges.
- Enhance classroom management by employing Montessori techniques and positive discipline approaches.
- Support students through daily transitions and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
- Observe students to support the Montessori environment and share observations with the lead teacher.
Toddler Assistant Guide
Guidepost Montessori
Goodyear
04.2023 - 12.2025
- Ensure shelves are organized, materials are complete, and the room stays clean throughout the work cycle.
- Set up and assist with practical life tasks, such as snack time, hand-washing, and toileting.
- Observe and note children’s behaviors, social interactions, and concentration spans.
- Model Grace and Courtesy, use gentle voices, slow movements, and respectful manners.
- Follow the "help me to do it myself" philosophy by only stepping in to assist when the child truly struggles.
- Redirect when needed and gently guide the child to an appropriate activity.
- Help with toileting, and diapering
Montessori Campus Floater
Guidepost Montessori
Goodyear
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Stepping into different environments to relieve guides for breaks.
- Cover staff absences.
- Assist administration in maintaining tour packets, classroom student binders, allergy information, emergency backpacks.
- Preparation and distribution of classroom snack and aftercare snack.
- Active supervision of before care, after care, and playground.
Outdoor Environment Guide
Montessori in the Park
Goodyear
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Organized outdoor environment materials and resources to maintain an effective learning space.
- Observe students to understand their developmental needs, interests.
- Offer guidance when needed, while allowing for independent, uninterrupted exploration.
- Help children connect with nature and maintain their space, such as sweeping pathways, washing outdoor materials, tending to compost, and planting, watering, and harvesting vegetables.
- Provide natural structures, such as logs or balance beams, to build coordination and strength.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 03.2004 - 03.2008
Skills
- Classroom management
- Montessori curriculum
- Child observation
- Activity facilitation
- Modeling grace and courtesy
- Fostering child independence
- Positive reinforcement
- Material preparation
- Affective communication
- Protect lead guide's in giving lessons
- Anticipate lead guide's needs
- Team collaboration
- Child Safety
- Art appreciation
- Music
Timeline
Elementary Assistant Guide
Guidepost Montessori
07.2024 - Current
Montessori Campus Floater
Guidepost Montessori
12.2023 - 07.2024
Toddler Assistant Guide
Guidepost Montessori
04.2023 - 12.2025
Outdoor Environment Guide
Montessori in the Park
04.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design
The Art Institute of Phoenix
03.2004 - 03.2008