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Montessori Teaching

by Sum

May 7, 2010

I am looking for qualified Montessori teachers to take up teaching position in Singapore. The candidate must posses at least a bachelor degree in any discipline besides a Montessori Diploma. If you are interested, please email your application with full particulars/CV/resume with photo to me.

Bob Evans On 5/07/10, Sum wrote: > I am looking for qualified Montessori teachers to take up > teaching position in Singapore. The candidate must posses > at least a bachelor degree in any discipline besides a > Montessori Diploma. If you are interested, please email > your application with full particulars/CV/resume with photo > to me. ...See MoreOn 5/07/10, Sum wrote: > I am looking for qualified Montessori teachers to take up > teaching position in Singapore. The candidate must posses > at least a bachelor degree in any discipline besides a > Montessori Diploma. If you are interested, please email > your application with full particulars/CV/resume with photo > to me.

Robert M. Evans 2111 Cass St Sarasota, Florida 34231 [941] 587 7947 skate.[email removed]

Career Goals

Currently seeking a position as a full time or part time classroom teacher for grades Pre-K to 3rd grade. Also would consider a position as full time or part time teacher aide. In the progress of recertifying a Teacher Certification, with completing courses at State College of Florida. Educational belief is that each child is an individual and each child learns in his/ her unique way.

Professional Teaching Experience • Currently an instructor at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, Ellenton, Florida. Teaching 3 to 7 years old students on ice skating in a group setting. Over 5 years experience as an instructor. • Vanguard School, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Special Needs teacher. Worked in a classroom for 5th grade and 3rd grades –over two years experience. • Taught at Florida Ocean Science Institute, Deerfield Beach Florida – Worked on developing a learning program for teenage dropouts. Spent 50% of the time in classroom and 50% in teaching Ocean skills. • Taught at Nova University with emotionally disabled • boys between the ages of 10 to 14 years old. ______________________________________________________________ _______ Other Work Experience

Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 1977- 2009 Sales Executive Responsibilities included the achieving of several sales objectives. Selling to chain accounts and individual accounts. Also developed a territory with relocations and opening new accounts Territory contributed revenue over $12 million dollars in annual sales.  Exceeded sales objectives  15 year winner of Gold Crown Ring Club  Sales Person of the Year 1993,1994, and 2000  Market Development Award in 1996 and 2000

Education Completed a course Introduction to Technology for Educators, State College of Florida Completed a course Introduction to the Teaching Profession and Field Experience, State College of Florida BAE degree from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fl Master courses at Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

Other interest and involvement Youth Group Leader, Beneva Christian Church Leader of Vacation Bible School, Beneva Christian Church Adult volunteer –Sailor Circus, Sarasota, Fl Served as Graduate Assistant, Dale Carnegie Course Volunteer for Relay for life Competitive figure ice skater

May 7, 2010

Is this a sign to leave?

by CS

May 17, 2010

Hello everyone,

Would you consider not excited about going to teach each morning & waiting around for weekends to arrive quickly a sign that you are done with teaching?

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I would simply consider it a "time of the year" thingie.... Think about next school year and get excited about it!!!!

best to you!!!

On 5/17/10, CS wrote: > Hello everyone, > > Would you consider not excited about going to teach each > morning & waiting around for weekends to arrive quickly a > sign that you are done with teaching?

May 17, 2010

Dakota On 5/17/10, CS wrote: > Hello everyone, > > Would you consider not excited about going to teach each > morning & waiting around for weekends to arrive quickly a > sign that you are done with teaching?

No, but it might mean that you are at the wrong school, or not getting the right refresher courses, or that you may need ...See More

Jun 8, 2010

Parent volunteer requirements

by Misty

May 19, 2010

We are trying to get our parents to become more involved in the school. We are think about having the parents to become responsible for a certain number of volunteer hours. Have you used this in your school?

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maureen On 5/19/10, Misty wrote: > We are trying to get our parents to become more involved in > the school. We are think about having the parents to > become responsible for a certain number of volunteer > hours. Have you used this in your school?

Misty: I have never done this but I know of other schools, often the large ones who have...See MoreOn 5/19/10, Misty wrote: > We are trying to get our parents to become more involved in > the school. We are think about having the parents to > become responsible for a certain number of volunteer > hours. Have you used this in your school?

Misty: I have never done this but I know of other schools, often the large ones who have these in place. The parents log in their hours. I guess I have always looked at it from this that this is a parent/school partnership and if parents are aware of the need of volunteering up front, they will be more likely to be the type that does volunteer. I just have a long list of suggestions and have parents sign up for what areas they might be interested in like sewing, fixing or making materials, sharing a hobby, helping with classroom events, etc. I try to offer a variety of opportunities so if someone is unable to come in the classroom due to work restrictions or just had a new baby, they might sign up for picking up library books or help on an occasional field trip. I am a one man show so if parents don't help me, I do it and sometimes it gets overwhelming. It is more a matter of having the time to do all the little things that need to be done. I have never really had a problem with parents wanting to help. There is always the occasional family who is just there and not involved, but I find those more rare then common.

At my granddaughter's new charter school she is attending in the fall, we had to sign a "volunteer" contract that expects each family to contribute 40 hours total for the year. The entire extended family can contribute and the volunteer opportunities are pretty easy to fulfil. I know some schools have a "per hour" fee for hours not volunteered for and some parents prefer to just pay then use up their time.

I guess I would wonder why there would be a need for this in your school. I would look into your family recruitment program to see why you are attracting families who do NOT want to partcipate I have found that parents of this age child usually want to contribute. Of course the ones who are the busiest are often the ones who do the most. Figure that one. maureen

May 20, 2010

MC Jo- I hope you don't work directly with children. Your sarcasm and negative demeanor should stay out of the classroom.

Misty- I agree with Maureen. I feel participation hours should be strictly on a volunteer basis. I usually only have one or two families every year who choose not to get involved. Otherwise, they're offering help constantl...See MoreJo- I hope you don't work directly with children. Your sarcasm and negative demeanor should stay out of the classroom.

Misty- I agree with Maureen. I feel participation hours should be strictly on a volunteer basis. I usually only have one or two families every year who choose not to get involved. Otherwise, they're offering help constantly. At our Back to School BBQ, I put out a Volunteer List with available involvement opportunities with blank lines under each one. The parents then write one name on each line. I offer "jobs" such as: laundry parent, art assistant, guest reader, career parent (shares career w/children), sewing, library parent, seasonal assistant (helps w/holiday parties)...

Again, I don't feel parents would respond well to the requirement. Good luck!

On 5/20/10, Jo wrote: > Oh, I guess I misread the title of the post which is "Parent > volunteer requirements". How silly of me to think it meant > requirement and associate your idea of making parents responsible > for the "requirements" to actually mean requirement meant > requirement. > > I'm sorry my opinion wasn't positive, but if I was a parent at your > school and I had a "Parent volunteer requirement" as the title read > I would be asking why I had to work for free if I didn't feel > obliged. Now, when you state "Parent volunteer requirement" and > you get those parents who are not happy with your request that they > be responsible to fulfill the requirement, you will have already > been warned to expect this pushback. > > Also, if you only want comments that agree with your idea, why post > at all? > > As for being a non-profit school, that doesn't necessarily mean > inexpensive. OK, it is run by parents or does it make the term > parent volunteer requirement anything less than an oxymoron. Things > can be either volunteer by definition or required by definition. > They cannot be both. > > Have to love the handle and the name calling! Very professional. > > > > On 5/20/10, Jo Go Blow wrote: >> >> Well Jo, Thanks so much for you thoughts. I just love it when >> jerks like you can't write a decent response to a question. Why >> did you even respond if you didn't have anything positive to >> contribute? You need to read the post again. I said >> RESPONSIBLE not required. Maybe you need to get a grasp of the >> English language. The purpose is to have the parents involved, >> not "work for free". The school is non profit and run by the >> parents! >> >> >> >> >> >> On 5/20/10, Jo wrote: >>> On 5/19/10, Misty wrote: >>>> We are trying to get our parents to become more involved in >>>> the school. We are think about having the parents to >>>> become responsible for a certain number of volunteer >>>> hours. Have you used this in your school? >>> >>> Once it is required it is no longer volunteer. I have such a >>> hard time when schools say such silly things. I thought they >>> were supposed to have some common sense and a grasp of the >>> English language. >>> >>> I'm all for encouraging parental volunteering, but please, >>> please, please, don't call it a requirement then call it >>> volunteering. Be up front - we want you to work 30 hours a >>> year for free in addition to your outlandish tuition.

Jun 20, 2010

Montessori programs for children with exceptionalities

by Cecille Arcilla

May 28, 2010

Exceptional Lives Support Services is offering individual home sessions/therapy to children with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and autism in the Greater Toronto Area. We are using the Montessori method combined with Special Education and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Our program is an effective intervention or supplement pr...See More

by Kathryn

Jun 1, 2010

Hi, I have been in contact with a new Montessori School and they would like me to come in as a consultant to observe their teachers and give them feedback. The director told me to write her out a proposal, including costs and send it to her. I am just wondering if anyone else has done this and what their proposal looked like. I was thinking about o...See More

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maureen I have done this in the past in a variety of ways. When I did it for the training center for new interns, I think I was paid a flat fee per visit and mileage. This was quite a few years ago, so I do not know what the current rate would be.

The other times I actually did it for "free" as I enjoy helping other teachers. However, those were a...See More

Jun 1, 2010

maureen I have done this in the past in a variety of ways. When I did it for the training center for new interns, I think I was paid a flat fee per visit and mileage. This was quite a few years ago, so I do not know what the current rate would be.

The other times I actually did it for "free" as I enjoy helping other teachers. However, those were a...See More

Jun 1, 2010

Re: opening a school

by CM

Jun 3, 2010

I am planning to open a school. I should I go about finding a place. I have been checking around in different churches, but no luck. Any advice........

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SL Dear CM, I'm also interested in opening up a school. Are you looking for a partner to complement each other? If yes, let's exchange some information. Please write to [email removed]........

Jun 9, 2010

Emily I've been working with a group of parents to open a school for a year and a half now and it's finally comming together. Finding a location was the biggest stumbeling block. I looked at/talked to every church in the area and couldn't make it happen. I think back in the day starting in a church was the way to go but it just doesn't work these days wi...See More

Jun 10, 2010

Primary Montessori Guides, Decatur, GA

by Corinne Matthews

Jun 9, 2010

Scott Montessori academy in Decatur, GA is seeking primary education guides. AMI Montessori certification and classroom experience preferred. This position requires love, patience and respect for children, encourage the children to be independent and model for them appropriate manners and behavior. Individual must be self motivated and able to main...See More

by MC

yesterday, 2010

Our school uses a phase-in period at the beginning of the year to slowly get children acclimated to the Montessori environment. Just curious about how you handle phase-in at your school? Do extended and returning children stay all day during phase-in or do they have a shorter day as well? Thanks for your input!

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MC Thanks, Maureen. I've also tried a few different ways and still haven't found the *perfect* phase-in. I also enjoy keeping the returning students with the new ones during this time. Most of them are positive role models b/c they've been in the classroom for 2-3 years already.

I guess my concern is that I'm just trying to please too many pe...See MoreThanks, Maureen. I've also tried a few different ways and still haven't found the *perfect* phase-in. I also enjoy keeping the returning students with the new ones during this time. Most of them are positive role models b/c they've been in the classroom for 2-3 years already.

I guess my concern is that I'm just trying to please too many people. I've got some working parents who are very upset about the thought of coming to get their kids after only an hour and a half. I do understand their dilemma, but I've explained to them that this is not a day care, it is a school and this is the best possible way of acclimating the child to a school environment. IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD. So a little piece of me has considered offering an extended care program for the children who have to stay, but my gut is telling me not to cave in this situation. The shortened work period keeps the child wanting more that first week. I think I've answered my question!

On 6/16/10, maureen wrote: > On 6/16/10, MC wrote: >> Our school uses a phase-in period at the beginning of the >> year to slowly get children acclimated to the Montessori >> environment. Just curious about how you handle phase-in at >> your school? Do extended and returning children stay all >> day during phase-in or do they have a shorter day as well? >> Thanks for your input! > > > MC. I have done phase in almost every way possible it seems! > One of my favorite ones was having all the returning five year > olds come at the same time as the new three year olds. They > served as role models for the younger ones. Then the fives > stayed for the afternoon on their own. As long as all my fives > were great role models this worked extremely well. A few years > I invited just a couple to start early to serve as role models > and I knew for sure they would do a great job. > > I have also had the new younger students come in the morning > and the returning students come just in the afternoons the > first week. > > I really have no definite preference. I have downsized my > program considerably in recent years and I actually do not > even do phase in anymore. I find that most of my new students > come for at least a week in the previous summer during camp so > they are already familiar with the school. If I get a couple > new ones after school starts, it isn't that difficult to > acclimate them while the rest of the class is here and I can > focus on the few brand new ones. maureen

yesterday, 2010

maureen br> > I guess my concern is that I'm just trying to please too many > people. I've got some working parents who are very upset about > the thought of coming to get their kids after only an hour and a > half. I do understand their dilemma, but I've explained to them > that this is not a day care, it is a school and this is the best...See More

Jun 17, 2010

Re: 12 ECE units

by CM

Jun 19, 2010

Does anyone know how many ECE units AMI diploma is equivalent to. I want to take some courses like 'Staff Development and Supervision for Early Childhood Program' from the local community college and the basic requirement is 12 ECE units. Thanks..

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Dakota Loyola University has an accredited AMI program that counts for credit. According to their website it counts as 27 graduate credits. [link removed]..

Jun 20, 2010

may I took my AMI training in Minnesota, they did not have an equivalent ECE credit for that. As for Loyola they only credit it I think when you apply during the time you are training. I live in California and here they still need 12 specific ECE units to be able to be cleared with Social Services. It you take them at a local community college it's int...See More

Jul 8, 2010

Research Survey for Public Montessori Teachers

by Jennifer Moss

Jun 21, 2010

Hello everyone,

I'm a researcher looking for some more public school Montessori teachers, Primary and Elementary. I have a short survey that takes about 10 minutes to complete regarding teaching practices. I am very excited because this is a multi-national multi-cultural study, and Montessori in the public schools is being examined as its ...See More

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