Patricia Elizabeth Alexandre
Sandton
Summary
Proven Montessori Teacher at Little Earth Kids (LEK) with a knack for creating engaging, individualized learning experiences that foster children's social, emotional, and academic growth. Leveraged Montessori Materials Knowledge and Patience and Empathy to enhance student independence, achieving significant parental involvement. Expert in Classroom Management and Parental Communication, consistently delivering high-quality education and fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Montessori Teacher
Little Earth Kids (LEK)
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration, curiosity, empathy, respect within the classroom setting by modeling these values during interactions with students.
- Increased parental involvement in their child''s education by maintaining open communication channels and hosting parent-teacher conferences regularly.
- Supported the social, emotional, and academic growth of each student through consistent encouragement, guidance, and feedback.
- Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
- Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional, and social development.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating Montessori materials and hands-on activities into daily instruction.
- Boosted student independence and confidence through individualized lesson plans tailored to each child''s learning style.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
- Guided children to resolve disagreements and documented issues, incidents and behavior problems for appropriate follow-up.
- Informed students and families of classroom activities and student progress and identified methods to involve parents in student education.
- Implemented age-appropriate discipline practices and guidance methods for children and informed and trained staff on procedures.
- Achieved a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Supported and guided staff in classroom to achieve desired goals set forth for children.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and provided feedback on educational development.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Provided mid term and year end reports.
Colloidal Silver Manufacturer
Self
01.2001 - 03.2020
- Worked with raw materials to develop complete and healthy products.
- Consistently met deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Established strong relationships with customers by personal interaction and quality service.
- Consistently worked on the development of new products.
- Implemented sustainable manufacturing practices, significantly reducing waste and environmental impact.
- Improved product quality, implementing rigorous quality control checks throughout and after each production.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring product quality consistently met or exceeded standards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing any potential hazards.
- All administration records, including invoicing, price lists, promotional information.
Marinade Manufacturer
Self (AA Spice)
01.1988 - 03.2006
- Worked closely with team members to achieve targets, resulting in increased productivity and timely order fulfillment.
- Worked with raw materials to develop complete and commercially viable products.
- Improved employee morale through effective communication strategies that fostered a sense of camaraderie among team members.
- Observed quality assurance measures to avoid potential lawsuits from consumers.
- Assisted in the development of new products by providing input on recipes, flavors, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring product quality consistently met or exceeded standards.
Education
Opt'hif Commercial High School
BedfordviewSkills
- Montessori Materials Knowledge
- Patience and Empathy
- Practical Life Skills
- Classroom management skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Teaching
- Parental Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Environmental awareness
- Daily Life Skills
- Sensorial Learning
- Language and Literacy Development
- Hands-on lessons
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Organization
- Social Skills Development
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Self Motivation
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Professionalism
- Documentation And Reporting
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Skill Development
- Active learning methods
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Curriculum Planning
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Individual Instruction
- Great observation abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Montessori Teacher
Little Earth Kids (LEK)
01.2023 - 06.2024
Colloidal Silver Manufacturer
Self
01.2001 - 03.2020
Marinade Manufacturer
Self (AA Spice)
01.1988 - 03.2006
Opt'hif Commercial High School
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