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Amanda Leon

Amanda Leon

Montessori Directtress
Bogota,Mb:3112631184

Summary

Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 18 years of documented experience as Montessori Directress. Observant, dedicated and self-reflective Montessori trained with knowledge of multicultural education and childhood development. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader. Motivational speaker, excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives.

Work History

Deputy Montessori Manager

CASA MONTESSORI RICHMOND
London , Richmond
2018.09 - 2024.03
  • Maintained high-quality Montessori child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with OFSTED (U.K) standards.
  • Provided professional meetings and conferences to staff and parents school supporting managing behavior at school and at home.
  • Provide and trained staff using MY MONTESSORI CHILD application to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth (development).
  • Implemented strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
  • Monitored student's progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving challenges.
  • Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement and application of the Montessori Philosophy.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

In-Home Montessori Childcare Provider

MI CASA Montessori Childminder Services.
London , Wandsworth
2013.09 - 2018.06
  • Created safe, inviting Montessori in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
  • Planned fun, educational activities for children age 0 to 6 yrs old.
  • Worked with parents one-on-one (Montessori parenting consultancy) to address individual needs of children in my care.
  • Maintained home environment that complied with Montessori standards and OFSTED (legal) regulations.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet individual needs and national standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using Montessori games and activities.

Branch Manager

ANDREA'S MONTESSORI
London , United Kingdom
2009.08 - 2012.08
  • Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
  • Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
  • Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.

Montessori Directress

CLAPHAM PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL
London , Clapham Park
2006.09 - 2009.08
  • Maintained high-quality Montessori child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for 28 students.

Education

INTERVENCIÓN ESTRATÉGICA/ STRATEGIC INTERVENTION. - COACHING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

INDESER360.COM
Spain/On-line
11.2022

EFFECTIVE PATERNITY METHOD/ PARENTAL COACHING - Professional Development Certificate

Niños De Ahora
Mexico City.
07.2021

ASSISTANCE TO INFANCY 0-3 YRS. (AMI) - Montessori Teacher Education

Montessori Center For Teacher Development
Hampstead London
05.2020

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES - Montessori Teacher Education

OFSTED, UK (AMI), UK Educational Commitee.
Hampstead, London. UK
2019

TRANSLATION, PROOF READING & EDITING. - Modern Languages (Italian, Portuguese And Spanish)

EAN University of Bussiness
Bogota, Colombia
12.2016

DEVELOPING PRACTICE AND CHILD PSYCHOLOGY - Child Development

Open University
London, UK
2011

POST_DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE OBSERVATION STUDY -

Maria Montessori Institute Teacher Training Center
London, UK
08.2009

M.D. - MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION (AMI 3 - 6 )

Maria Montessori Institute Teacher Training Center
Hampstead London, UK
05.2008

High School Diploma -

Colegio Nacionalizado La Presentacion
Duitama, Colombia
12.1997

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Employee Training
  • Risk assessment
  • Provide a safe and stimulating Montessori Learning Environment, (Planning, evaluating and assestment)
  • Parental Communication/ Native Spanish Speaker.
  • Parental Coach
  • Support Emotional Development
  • Progress Observing, Tracking and Reporting
  • First Aid and Safeguarding.
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Effective Group Learning Mechanics
  • Enabling Critical and Creative Thinking.

Work Availability

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Quote

'There is a delicate balance between guiding and observing a child as he leads his own development. Yes, we are role models but we must allow the child to explore and discover on his own'
Dr. Maria Montessori.

Timeline

Deputy Montessori Manager

CASA MONTESSORI RICHMOND
2018.09 - 2024.03

In-Home Montessori Childcare Provider

MI CASA Montessori Childminder Services.
2013.09 - 2018.06

Branch Manager

ANDREA'S MONTESSORI
2009.08 - 2012.08

Montessori Directress

CLAPHAM PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL
2006.09 - 2009.08

INTERVENCIÓN ESTRATÉGICA/ STRATEGIC INTERVENTION. - COACHING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

INDESER360.COM

EFFECTIVE PATERNITY METHOD/ PARENTAL COACHING - Professional Development Certificate

Niños De Ahora

ASSISTANCE TO INFANCY 0-3 YRS. (AMI) - Montessori Teacher Education

Montessori Center For Teacher Development

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES - Montessori Teacher Education

OFSTED, UK (AMI), UK Educational Commitee.

TRANSLATION, PROOF READING & EDITING. - Modern Languages (Italian, Portuguese And Spanish)

EAN University of Bussiness

DEVELOPING PRACTICE AND CHILD PSYCHOLOGY - Child Development

Open University

POST_DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE OBSERVATION STUDY -

Maria Montessori Institute Teacher Training Center

M.D. - MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION (AMI 3 - 6 )

Maria Montessori Institute Teacher Training Center

High School Diploma -

Colegio Nacionalizado La Presentacion
Amanda Leon Montessori Directtress