Martha I. Tovar Briseno
San Francisco
Summary
As a passionate and dedicated early childhood educator with 8 years of experience, I prioritize children's innate curiosity and individuality. I value strong relationships with both children and their parents, and work to create a safe and secure classroom environment. I'm always open to learning new ideas and approaches, and I love using my creativity to innovate in the classroom. Ultimately, my goal is to guide young children to unlock their full potential in all areas of development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Head Teacher
École Et Collège Montessori Int. Les Colibris
09.2023 - Current
- Contribute effortlessly to the bilingual school community by embracing bilingual education with colleagues to improve classroom practices, and supporting the school's mission and goals in a way that feels approachable for parents.
- Foster partnerships with parents through regular parent-teacher conferences, delivering straightforward feedback on each student's progress, and collaboratively developing easy-to-implement strategies for supporting their learning and development at home.
- Apply observation techniques to understand each student's unique interests, developmental needs, and learning styles, effortlessly crafting personalized bilingual Montessori plans that nurture their natural growth.
Lead Guide
Guidepost Montessori
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Played a pivotal role in establishing and developing the classroom from scratch, contributing to the design and growth of the learning space for students.
- Facilitated collaborative projects with colleagues, fostering a supportive and enriching atmosphere within the school community to achieve shared educational goals.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills by clearly articulating personalized Montessori plans to parents, ensuring a shared understanding of each child's unique needs and development.
Co-Head Teacher
Cielito Lindo Montessori School
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Taught in a Spanish Immersion School as a lead teacher, where I led lesson planning, instructional practices, and assessed student progress in a collaborative co-teaching model for 24 students ages 2.5-6 years old.
- Planned and executed various special school events to promote culture, inclusivity, and family engagement.
- Inspired student reading by creating and operating in the school library.
Assistant Teacher
Cielito Lindo Montessori School
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with Lead teacher to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noted successful student progress and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed and led new distance learning lessons with a small group of 12 students during COVID.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Full-Time Nanny
Family
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Full-time care for 2 siblings. Starting ages of 3 years old & 3 months infant.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth with schedules and routines appropriate for children's age.
- Anticipated risky situations for child with severe allergies and, when incidents occurred, reacted immediately to provide medicine and a safe environment.
Special Needs Caregiver
Family
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Supported a 5 years old with epilepsy in after-school care to play and learn in a regular environment; always careful to watch for seizures.
- Encouraged writing and reading in Spanish.
- Collaborated with parents and nurses on best methods to work around seizures and administered seizure medicine as needed.
Share-care Nanny
Family
10.2014 - 09.2017
- Full-time care for 2 similar age children from 3 months – 2 ½ years.
- Adopted teaching activities and learning styles to match children’s ages and interests.
- Managed different family requirements and reflected family desires per child.
- Spoke bilingual (Spanish and English).
Preschool Lead Teacher
Kallinpintontli
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Full-time teacher for 38 Kindergarten (5-6 years old) students.
- Planned and prepared activities for 5 to 6 years old students. Taught using play-based activities.
- Improved students academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Observed the need for reading at home and facilitated a classroom library, that continued after my departure, so students could borrow books for free based on their reading levels.
Education
Montessori Diploma - Primary Certificate in Montessori 2.5- 6 Years Old
Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies
Phoenix, AZ07.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
National School For Women Kindergarten Teachers
Mexico City07.2014
Skills
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Positive Learning Environment
- Consciousness and open-mindedness
- Classroom Management
- Early literacy program
- Bilingual Spanish-English
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Certification
- Certified Child Development Teacher Permit, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Expires Jan 2025
- Certified Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Expires Feb 2026
- Certified Pediatric CPR AED First-aid, American Heart Association - Expires May 2025
- Certified EMSA Health & Safety, Nutrition, and Lead Poisoning, American Heart Association - Expires August 2023
Timeline
Co-Head Teacher
École Et Collège Montessori Int. Les Colibris
09.2023 - Current
Lead Guide
Guidepost Montessori
11.2022 - 09.2023
Co-Head Teacher
Cielito Lindo Montessori School
01.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Teacher
Cielito Lindo Montessori School
02.2020 - 04.2022
Full-Time Nanny
Family
09.2017 - 01.2020
Special Needs Caregiver
Family
01.2015 - 09.2017
Share-care Nanny
Family
10.2014 - 09.2017
Preschool Lead Teacher
Kallinpintontli
08.2013 - 07.2014
Montessori Diploma - Primary Certificate in Montessori 2.5- 6 Years Old
Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
National School For Women Kindergarten Teachers
- Certified Child Development Teacher Permit, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Expires Jan 2025
- Certified Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Expires Feb 2026
- Certified Pediatric CPR AED First-aid, American Heart Association - Expires May 2025
- Certified EMSA Health & Safety, Nutrition, and Lead Poisoning, American Heart Association - Expires August 2023
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