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
Roshi Dabare
Assistant Teacher
Elementary Program
Tina Brune
Lead Teacher
Primary 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
Villan Milo
Lead Teacher
Elementary
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:
-Assistant Teacher, Casa Montessori
-Elementary School Teacher, Philippines
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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Pooya
Basir
Music Director
Primary/
Elementary
Education:
-California State University, Northridge- Bachelor of Music
Professional Affiliations:
-NafME/CMEA
-American Guitar Society
Awards and Accomplishments:
-California State University, Northridge
Mike Curb College of Arts & Media Dept. Scholarship
-American Guitar Society Richard Denner Scholarship
Musical Training:
Orff Method, Kodaly, and Dalcroze
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
Silvia Hernandez
Assistant Teacher
Primary Program
Education:
West Valley Occupational Center, Winnetka, California
12 units Child Development
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
Brittany Lehmann
Office
Administrator
Education:
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts: Child and Adolescent Development
Minor: Child Care Administration
Experience:
-Office Administrator, Casa Montessori
-Teahers Assistant, Saint Euphrasia
-Lead Teacher, KinderCare
-Senior Counselor, Camp Funtime
Casa Montessori Student (1990-1996)
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Rita
Arakelian
Assistant Teacher
Primary Program
Rita
Arakelian
Lead Teacher
Primary Program
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
Clara Dyk
Spanish Teacher
Elementary
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
Marianela
Salazar
Assistant Teacher
Primary Program
Education:
Los Angeles Pierce College - Child Development Certification
Laguna Technical College - Infant/Toddler Development
West Valley Occupational Center - 12 Units Child Development
Experience:
Assistant Teacher - Casa Montessori
Preschool Teacher - Wishing Well Academy
Preschool Teacher - West Valley Children Center
Preschool Teacher - Kangaroo Preschool
Hiranjan Rodrigo
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Computer Teacher
Education:
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Experience
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Saumya
Dharmasiriwardena
Lead Teacher
Primary Program
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education
Advance Diploma in Counseling Psychology, Sri Lanka
Diploma in General Psychology, Sri Lanka
AMI ( Association Montessori International) Montessori
Diploma
Experience
Lead Teacher- Casa Montessori
Lead Teacher- Montessori Of The Village, Westlake, CA
Kinder and Pre K Teacher- Montessori on the Boulevard, Tarzana, CA
Lead Teacher and English Teacher - Lyceum International School, Sri Lanka
Assistant Principal- American International School, Sri Lanka
Teacher/ Teacher Assistant- Colombo International School, Sri Lanka
Lead Teacher- The Nursery, Sri Lanka
Assistant Teacher- Good Shepherd Maria Montessori Training Center, Sri Lanka
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Additional Qualifications
Consultant to Montessori Schools
Lecturer in the method of AMI Montessori
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