C a s a M o n t e s s o r i
Private Montessori Elementary and Preschool in Northridge, CA
Consuelo Valera
Principal
Education:
-Toyo Eiwa College, Tokyo, Japan-Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education, Birth to Six Years (GRADUATED WITH HIGHEST DISTINCTION)
-Midwesten University, Texas-Bachelor of Science - Education
-Northwestern University Graduate School of Theology, Illinois-Master of Arts
-American Montessori Society, Full Primary Credential, Full Elementary Credential
Experience:
-Director & Founder - Casa Montessori, Inc.
-Principal & Head Teacher, Elementary - Casa Montessori, Inc.
-Director & Head Teacher, Primary - Montessori Schools, Inc.
-Teacher - Yokosuka Community Center, Japan
Professional Organizations:
-American Montessori Society
Founder: Sakura Long
Continuing Education:
-Professional Development in Childhood Education, New York
-Professional Development in Childhood Education, California
Honors:
-American Montessori Society, 2012
Roshitha Dabare
Office Administrator/
Assistant Teacher
Elementary Program
Education:
Philippine Normal College, Philippines
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Master of Arts - Child Study
Montessori Western Teacher Training Center
Full Primary Credential
Upper Elementary Credential
Experience:
-Principal, Lead Primary Teacher- Casa Montessori,
-Assistant Elementary Teacher - Casa Montessori
-Primary Teacher - Montessori School of Ithaca
-Primary Teacher - OB Montessori
Professional Organizations:
-American Montessori Society
Continuing Education:
-Outdoor Classroom Workshop
-Plant/Animal Biomes Workshop
Education:
High School and College- Sri Lanka
Pierce College- Child Development
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Experience:
-Assistant Teacher - Casa Montessori
-Teacher- Westlake Montessori
-Teacher/ Asst. Director- Casa Die Montessori
-Instructional Assistant- NEW Academy- LAUSD
-Teacher Asst.- Toddler Learning Center
-Secretary/ Program Coordinator- Kent Academy in Sri Lanka
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Monina "Mo"
Santos
School
Administrator
Education:
Associate Degree in Teacher Education, EGCC Ohio
Executive Doctorate in Leadership, University of Makati Philippines
Masters in Business Administration, Philippines School of Business
Bachelors of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management
La Consolation College Manila
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Experience:
Teacher / Director , Penny & Peggy Pre School & Day Care
Lead Teacher, Oak Ridge Preschool
Office Administrator, Sylvan Learning
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Villan Milo
Lead Teacher
Elementary
Rita
Arakelian
Lead Teacher
Primary Program
Tina Brune
Lead Teacher
Primary Program
Education:
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Philippines
Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education
Los Angeles Mission College- Child Development Certification
Professional Affiliations:
-American Montessori Society
Experience:
-Lead Teacher, Casa Montessori
-Assistant Teacher, Casa Montessori
-Elementary School Teacher, Philippines
Education:
Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Credential Course
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California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts: Child and Adolescent Development
Los Angeles Valley College
-Associates Degree
-Concentration in Child Development 60+ units
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Experience
-Assistant Primary Teacher, Casa Montessori
-Assistant Primary Teacher, Montessori Children's World
- Morning/Aftercare Teacher, Montessori Children's World
-Student Teacher, Volunteer of America Maud Booth Family
Education:
KHT Montessori Teacher Training
Highline Community College, Washington
Renton Technical College, Washington
- Associates of Applied Science in Early Childhood Careers
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Experience:
Lead Teacher- Casa Montessori
Lead Teacher- Montessori Children's World
Teacher- Montessori Day School
Lead Teacher- Easter Seals Little Aviators Day Care
Lead Teacher- Easter Seals Growing Years
Maryam Jahanpanah
Lead Teacher
Primary Program
Carla Velasco
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Lead Teacher
Elementary Program
Education:
AA Child Development - Pierce College LA
Montessori Certification, Santa Monica Montessori Institution
Occupational Pre School Teacher Certification
Preschool Director Certificate
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Experience:
Director - Montessori of Calabasas
Lead Teacher - Montessori of Malibu Canyon
Lead Teacher - Sunset Montessori, Studio City
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Education:
TESOL Certificate, UCLA
Montessori Certificate, AMI (Preschool - 12 Years)
Early Childhood Education Preschool Administration, Laguna Technical College
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Experience:
Grade School Teacher, Primanti Montessori Academy
School Director/ Elementary Teacher, Learning Tree Walnut Education Center
Center Director/ Elementary Teacher, The Cross Christian School
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Silvia Hernandez
Assistant Teacher
Primary Program
Education:
West Valley Occupational Center, Winnetka, California
12 units Child Development
!8+ Units Child Development, Pierce College LA
Experience
-Assistant Primary Teacher, Casa Montessori
-After Care Teacher, Casa Montessori
-Assistant Teacher, West Valley Early Education Center
-Preschool Teacher, West Valley Children's Center
Geselle
Corrales
Assistant Teacher
Elementary Program
Education:
Degree in Early Childhood Education, College of the Canyon, Santa Clarita
Experience:
Teacher Assistant, Penny & Peggy Child Care
Geselle
Corrales
Assistant Teacher
Elementary Program
Jaqueline Blevons
Assistant Teacher
Primary Program
Education:
Child Development - Mission College
Child Development - Valley College
Bachelor of Arts - College of Design, Israel
Experience:
2021-2022 Co teacher - LSLC
2016-2021 Teachers Aide at St. Nicholas Preschool
2010-2011 Substitute teacher Mission College
2009-2010Substitute teacher Early education - LAUSD
2007-2009 Teachers Assistant - Haskell Elementary
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Geselle
Corrales
Assistant Teacher
Elementary Program
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Edith Monje
Assistant Teacher
Primary Program
Education:
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2012 -Early Education & Elementary Education, Rogue community college.
2010 - Child Development Associate
council for professional Recognition
2007 -General Education Development
Rogue community college
Experience:
2012-2020
Kindergarten teacher assistant, Kids unlimited Academy
2013-2019
Teacher & Side Manager, Kids Unlimited summer after school program
2003-2012
Preschool teacher, Oregon child development coalition
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Lynn Ellishaw
Art Teacher
Primary/Elementary
Experience:
-Professional Fine Artist, www.paintingintongues.com
-Art Instructor, California Science Camp (ages 2 - adult)
-Art Instructor, Camp David Gonzalez (at-risk youth)
-Private Art Studio, San Fernando Valley
-English Teacher, Burbank Unified School District
-Performance Artist: Actor/Singer/Play Director
Education:
California State University Northridge (CSUN)
-Bachelor of Arts- English Literature
-Bachelor of Arts- Religious Studies
Minors: Women's Studies & Anthropology
-Single Subject Teaching Credential:
English Language Art
Ally Jo Frush
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Music Teacher
Education:
Associates Degree in Music, San Diego City College
Owner of Ally Jo Studio www.allyjo.com
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Experience:
-200 shows including concerts, improv, film, tv, and festivals.
- Vocal Coach
-Music Theory
- Piano
-Guitar
-Acting Lessons
-Audtion Prep
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Hiranjan Rodrigo
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Computer Teacher
Clara Dyk
Spanish Teacher
Elementary
Education:
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Experience:
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Education:
National College for Teachers, Argentina
Bachelor of Science – Education
School of Psycho-Motor Function, Argentina
Training Classes for Teachers Working with
Disabled Children
Experience:
Spanish Teacher, Casa Montessori
Spanish Teacher, Glendale Montessori
Spanish Teacher, Junior High School
Teaching Spanish Conversation for Emotionally
Disturb Children, Child Guidance Clinic, Northridge
Elementary School Teacher, Argentina