Meena Mishra
Chandler
Summary
Offering caring and supportive approach, key skills include communication and organizational abilities, and ready to learn and grow in nurturing environment. Brings solid foundation in child development and behavior management, coupled with lesson planning and classroom organization. Ready to use and develop creative teaching strategies and classroom management skills in the Lead Teacher role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Spondeo Montessori
06.2017 - Current
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed strong rapport with each student by understanding their unique personalities, strengths, challenges, goals.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Assistant Teacher, Toddler Room
Spondeo Montessori
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Supported lead teacher in classroom activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Helped prepare educational materials, improving lesson quality and student learning.
- Coordinated with teachers to implement daily activities, enriching student experiences.
- Conducted small group sessions, enhancing student comprehension and participation.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying abreast of best practices in Montessori education and Philosophy
Lead Toddler Teacher
Arcadia Montessori
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
- Fostered independence in students by introducing practical life skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation tasks, and cleaning responsibilities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Assistant Teacher Toddler
Arcadia Montessori School
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Supported lead teacher in daily classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans to improve student learning outcomes.
- Improved classroom organization by maintaining supplies and materials.
- Facilitated small group activities for enhanced student interaction and learning.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment, aiding in student development.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
Master of Science - Human Development
Nagpur University
INDIA05-1992
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
Orissa University of Education
India05-1990
High School Diploma -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
INDIA05-1986
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Curriculum development
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
Completed North American Montessori Center Online Training in the year 2015
Attended to inservice training and workshops since 2014
Completed Association Montessori International (AMI) Training in the year 2022
- Decision-making
- Efficient under pressure
- Social skills development
- Parental communication
- Lesson planning
- Positive role model
- Record keeping
- Child development
- Early childhood education
- Storytelling and crafts
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Spondeo Montessori
06.2017 - Current
Assistant Teacher, Toddler Room
Spondeo Montessori
06.2014 - 06.2016
Lead Toddler Teacher
Arcadia Montessori
06.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Teacher Toddler
Arcadia Montessori School
06.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Human Development
Nagpur University
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
Orissa University of Education
High School Diploma -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
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