Helen Vermaak
Buderim,Australia
Summary
I am a qualified and passionate Montessori 3-6 Guide with over fifteen years experience in Montessori Education. I have an in-depth understanding of young children and how they learn and I am committed to serving each child to the best of my ability. I believe in Montessori Education for the whole child and forming positive meaningful relationships with the child and their family are of utmost importance to me. I hold full teacher registration in Queensland, current First Aid and CPR certificates and a Positive Exemption Card.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cycle 1 (3-6) Montessori Guide
Caboolture Montessori School
Caboolture, Australia
01.2017 - Current
- I am responsible for the care and education of up to twenty two children aged between 3-6 years with the support of an assistant
- I ensure the environment is safe, prepared and corresponds to the needs of the children in my care.
- I implement the Montessori curriculum for all children according to their age, interests, needs and developmental ability.
- I maintain records of student progress, including assessments, work samples and anecdotal notes.
- I foster positive relationships with parents and care-givers and maintain regular communication with them.
Coordinator
C & R Family Day Care Providers
Nambour, Queensland
08.2016 - 11.2016
- As a family day care coordinator my role was to visit family day care educators in their homes, to check for compliance with regulations, safety and curriculum expectations
- This particular family day care provider was interested in implementing the Montessori philosophy into their service
- My role was to support the management, staff and family day care providers with their understanding of the Montessori philosophy.
Cycle 1 Montessori Guide
Harmony Montessori Children's House
Caboolture, Australia
08.2015 - 07.2016
- My role was to create a nurturing, supportive learning environment that encouraged children to learn and explore independently.
- This was a long day service catering for children aged 21/2 o 6 years.
Head Teacher
Acorn Montessori Children's House
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2013 - 04.2015
- I was employed as the Head Teacher and had overall responsibility for the Montessori curriculum and day to day operations of the centre
- Alongside the Montessori curriculum we worked with Te Whariki, the NZ early childhood curriculum.
Relief Teacher
The Tot Spot
Tauranga, New Zealand
08.2012 - 12.2012
- This was not a Montessori centre however, I did my final placement of my Bachelor of Teaching degree there and was asked to stay on as a relief teacher until the end of the year, when I would be relocating to Auckland
- I worked in all of the rooms but particularly enjoyed spending time in the babies and toddler rooms.
Head Teacher/Manager
Little Sweethearts Montessori
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
07.2009 - 07.2012
- Initially I was employed as the Montessori Team Leader where, as well as teaching full time I was responsible for ensuring the Montessori Curriculum offered at the centre was authentic
- Shortly thereafter, I became the Centre Manager and my role increased to include all of the day to day administration and operations of the centre as well.
Montessori Guide
Montessori@Bethlehem
Bethlehem, New Zealand
02.2008 - 07.2009
- I was the first employee on the new site of Montessori@Bethlehem, New Zealand and I worked alongside the Kidicorp Management team to set up the school.
- I prepared the first learning environments at this new school including furnishings and Montessori materials.
- After opening, my role was that of Montessori Guide for children aged 21/2 to 6 years.
Administration Manager/School Secretary
Hartwell Private School
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.1998 - 12.2006
- This was a small private school that catered for children from pre-primary through to high school
- My role was that of administration, school secretary and public relations, It was whilst working there that I began to explore other educational philosophies and discovered the work of Dr Montessori.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Years) - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
12.2012
Montessori Diploma 2 1/2 - 6 years (MACTE), Distinction - Early Childhood Education
College of Modern Montessori
Johannesburg12.2007
Basic Principles in Public Relations - Public Relations
Intec College
South Africa01.1994
State Enrolled Nurse (SEN) - Nursing
Royal Melbourne School of Nursing
Melbourne, VIC12.1990
Skills
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the 3-6 Montessori curriculum
- Building positive relationships with children and their parents/care-givers
- Interpersonal relationships with staff and management
- In depth understanding of young children and how they learn
- Ability to differentiate teaching according to individual needs
- Classroom management and prepared environment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Written and spoken Communication
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Zimbabwe
- Date of Birth: 14 May 1971
- Nationality: New Zealand/Australian
- Driving License: Full
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
References
Yvonne Rinaldi - Retired Principal of Caboolture Montessori School Ph: 0404 490 309
Rana Suluvale - Learning Enhancement Specialist - Caboolture Montessori School Ph: 0429 816 089
Timeline
Cycle 1 (3-6) Montessori Guide
Caboolture Montessori School
01.2017 - Current
Coordinator
C & R Family Day Care Providers
08.2016 - 11.2016
Cycle 1 Montessori Guide
Harmony Montessori Children's House
08.2015 - 07.2016
Head Teacher
Acorn Montessori Children's House
01.2013 - 04.2015
Relief Teacher
The Tot Spot
08.2012 - 12.2012
Head Teacher/Manager
Little Sweethearts Montessori
07.2009 - 07.2012
Montessori Guide
Montessori@Bethlehem
02.2008 - 07.2009
Administration Manager/School Secretary
Hartwell Private School
01.1998 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Years) - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Montessori Diploma 2 1/2 - 6 years (MACTE), Distinction - Early Childhood Education
College of Modern Montessori
Basic Principles in Public Relations - Public Relations
Intec College
State Enrolled Nurse (SEN) - Nursing
Royal Melbourne School of Nursing
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