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Naomi Vigeland

@naomivigeland

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Dedicated Montessori and ESL teacher with international experience.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a nurturing environment where I can inspire young learners and collaborate with a dedicated team.

I am a passionate Montessori and ESL teacher with extensive experience working with children aged 2 to 6 years. My journey began with a Montessori Pedagogy Diploma, which I obtained from the Early Learning Foundation, and has taken me across various countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Albania. I thrive in nurturing environments where I can implement individualized lesson plans and create engaging activities that foster children's growth.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed classrooms, facilitated parent meetings, and organized special events. My role at Big Fish, Little Fish Montessori School in Cape Town allowed me to lead a class of 16 students, where I presented Montessori materials and tailored lessons to meet each child's unique needs. I am committed to continuous professional development, having facilitated teacher training sessions and created materials to enhance the learning experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Montessori Teacher (3-6 Year Class)

Big Fish, Little Fish Montessori School

Nov 2023 - Jun 2024 (7 months)

Worked as a Montessori directress for a class of 16 students, presenting Montessori materials and implementing lessons. Managed theme planning on a monthly cycle, created themed activities, and prepared and maintained the classroom environment.

Montessori Lesson planning Classroom Management Curriculum Development Themed Activities Material Preparation

ESL Teacher (3-6 Year Class)

International Montessori School of Tirana

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)

Worked as an English teacher, running morning circle time focused on English themed tasks. Managed record keeping and tracking for individual students, and performed daily observations.

Circle Time Leadership Record keeping Themed Discussions

Montessori Teacher (3-6 Year Class)

Tshameka School

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)

Served as the lead English teacher in a Montessori environment, performing daily observations and creating individual lesson plans. Prepared and implemented parent conferences to discuss child progress.

Montessori Lesson planning Parent Conferences Circle Time Themed Activities Student Progress Tracking

Montessori Teacher (3-6 Year Class)

International Montessori School of Da Nang

Aug 2019 - Aug 2019 (0 months)

Worked as the lead English teacher in a Montessori environment, conducting daily observations and developing individual lesson plans. Facilitated parent meetings to discuss child progress.

Montessori English Instruction Material Preparation Lesson planning

Montessori & Toddler Teacher

Bambini Montessori Preschool

May 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Served as the lead English directress, implementing circle times and themed activities daily. Created day-by-day and weekly lesson plans, and chose central learning themes for the month.

Lesson planning Curriculum Design Teacher Training Summative Reports

Montessori Teacher (3-6 Years) & Toddler Teacher (2-3 Years)

Bambini Montessori Preschool

May 2018 - May 2018 (0 months)

Led as the English directress, implementing daily circle times and themed activities, observing students, and presenting Montessori materials. Created day-by-day and weekly lesson plans, and selected monthly learning themes.

Montessori Lesson planning Curriculum Development Teacher Training Summative Reports Classroom Management Early Childhood Education

Montessori Teacher (3-6 Year Class)

Tantiwatra Primary School

Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year)

Served as the lead Directress in the kindergarten K1 classroom, planning weekly lessons and recording student progress daily. Taught English, Math, culture, sensorial, and Practical Life.

Lesson planning Student Progress Tracking

Montessori Teacher (3-6 Year Class)

Generations School

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)

Presented Montessori material to students and maintained daily records of presentations and student achievements. Planned weekly lessons and themes, and conducted morning circle times.

Montessori Record keeping Lesson planning Theme Development Circle Time Facilitation Parent engagement Report Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Uni-Prep Institute

Certificate, TESOL

2024 - 2024

Completed a 120-hour TESOL Certificate program. This certification provides qualifications for teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Early Learning Foundation (ELF) Montessori Teacher Training College

Diploma, Montessori Pedagogy: Early Childhood Development

2014 - 2016

Completed a Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy focusing on Early Childhood Development for ages 3-6 years. This diploma is accredited by the ETDP SETA and registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).