Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Core Competencies
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• Embodying the Montessori Philosophy – The learning Place
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Folashade Zainab Akande

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Experienced Montessori educator with 12+ years in early childhood education in diverse settings. Dedicated to promoting independence, emotional growth, and a passion for learning through hands-on, child-centered activities. Seeking school-based role to utilize extensive Montessori knowledge, literacy skills, and flexible caregiving abilities for children's development and happiness.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Childcare Provider

Tiffany Rice
09.2023 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s progress and needs.
  • Maintained clean, and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
  • Incorporate Montessori principles to promote independence, curiosity, and creativity.
  • Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
  • Guide positive behavior through respectful communication, modeling, and consistent gentle redirection

Home Childcare Provider

Abiola Afolabi
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Built strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child"s progress and needs.
  • Maintained clean, and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety
  • Incorporate Montessori principles to promote independence, curiosity, and creativity.
  • Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.

Segment Coordinator (Children’s House – 3 to 6 years)

The Learning Place
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Develop and maintain the Montessori program plan
  • Co-ordinate and supervise team of Directresses and Assistant Directresses ensuring adherence to academic schedule and the appropriate use and delivery of Montessori materials
  • Provide individualized care to each child; evaluate their developmental and behavioral needs to determine appropriate curriculum level
  • Provide feedback to parents/guardians on children’s progress and development
  • Prepare periodic reports on students' progress and development
  • Administer pre-admission assessments to prospective students and provide detailed reports to parents

Montessori Directress (Children aged 3 - 6 years)

01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Develop work plans and lesson schedules using the Montessori Curriculum
  • Supervise and guide children
  • Ensure general child stimulation and engagement at all times using all appropriate Montessori materials
  • Study and discover the personality of each student in care and maintain appropriate Pupils Assessment Logging System (P.A.L.S) feedback
  • Promote the general care and welfare of the children in and out of the classroom.
  • Create specialized and individualized plans for students with special needs.

Co-Directress (Children aged 6 to 9 years)

01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Develop work plans and lesson schedules using the Montessori Curriculum
  • Supervise and guide children
  • Ensure general child stimulation and engagement at all times using all appropriate Montessori materials
  • Study and discover the personality of each student in care and maintain appropriate Pupils Assessment Logging System (P.A.L.S) feedback
  • Promote the general care and welfare of the children in and out of the classroom.
  • Create specialized and individualized plans for students with special needs.

Montessori Trainee/ Teaching Assistant (Children aged 3 - 6 years)

01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Support the Directors in the maintenance and delivery of the Montessori program
  • Organize and support children’s activities including running of themed weeks, field trips, etc.
  • Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the classroom
  • Coordinate Aftercare program efficiently and professionally
  • Participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences to foster the relationship between the school and parents
  • Conduct general cleaning duties of classroom, ensuring safety of the children

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - education

National Open University of Nigeria
01.2022

Montessori Diploma - Preschool/Kindergarten (3-6)

North America Montessori Centre
01.2012

Bachelor’s Degree - Economics

University of Lagos
01.2008

Skills

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • A strong work ethic
  • Children’s welfare focused
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Punctuality and reliability

Certification

  • Alberta Child Care Staff Certification – Level 3 2023
  • Canadian Language benchmark level 9 (IELTS) 2022
  • Canadian Red Cross- Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR B 2022

Awards

Embodying the Montessori Philosophy – The learning Place 2021 and 2019, Outstanding Professionalism - The learning Place 2015

Core Competencies

  • Montessori Education (3–6 years)
  • Literacy & Montessori Phonics
  • Emotional Regulation & Positive Discipline
  • Individualized, Child-Centred Learning
  • Curriculum Planning & Material Design
  • Parent Communication & Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office & Google Classroom

Languages

English

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Timeline

Home Childcare Provider

Tiffany Rice
09.2023 - Current

Home Childcare Provider

Abiola Afolabi
10.2022 - 09.2023

Segment Coordinator (Children’s House – 3 to 6 years)

The Learning Place
01.2015 - 01.2022

Montessori Directress (Children aged 3 - 6 years)

01.2014 - 01.2022

Co-Directress (Children aged 6 to 9 years)

01.2013 - 01.2014

Montessori Trainee/ Teaching Assistant (Children aged 3 - 6 years)

01.2010 - 01.2013

Montessori Diploma - Preschool/Kindergarten (3-6)

North America Montessori Centre

Bachelor’s Degree - Economics

University of Lagos

Post Graduate Diploma - education

National Open University of Nigeria

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