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JOY CAIN

North Manly

Summary

A professional educator with many years experience teaching in many different countries, trained in the Montessori method of education.

Managed schools and helped them on the road to success by identifying issues and providing solutions.

I am enthusiastic and sensitive to children's individual needs.

I possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

  • Gained experience in the Montessori method of education.

Owner/Educator

Montessori Children's House
09.2016 - 12.2023
  • Catering for children aged 3-6 years in a small group environment. Giving personalized focused attention to each child in a unique setting.
  • Preparing the classroom and expertly guiding the children, presenting materials when the time is right, after which the child can work with them independently.

Directress

Headland Montessori
01.2013 - 08.2016

• Room leader in the 3-6 class, implemented the Montessori

method of education in conjunction with the EYLF to a class of

20 children.

•. Conducted parent evenings, excursions, programme and

planning for the class whilst supporting other staff members

new to the philosophy.

Head Teacher

Maru Montessori Pre-School
02.2008 - 08.2012
  • Is a purpose built pre school catering for children aged two to six years of age, specializing in the Montessori method of education.
  • Oversee the day-to-day running of the school including financial management and administration, teaching, parent relationship, facility management, health and safety and employee management.
  • Helped increase numbers by identifying issues and providing solutions.

Airport Customer Service Agent

Air New Zealand
08.2004 - 02.2008

• Processing passengers in the Premium Check in area

•. Facilitating Air NZ's high yield passengers working in the

International Lounge

•. Delivering high level customer service and satisfaction



Cabin Crew Member/ In-flight Customer Service

British Airways
02.1998 - 12.2003

•. Working on European and North American routes, I was

placed on many Italian routes to utilize my language

skills

Nursery Manager

West Derby Nursery School
03.1993 - 12.1996

•. Taking care of the day-to-day running of a busy nursery

school, teaching 2-5 year olds and liasing with parents

Pre-School Teacher

British American Pre-School
01.1984 - 12.1990

•. Supported the owner in setting up the school

•. Teaching children 2-5 years

Education

Montessori Diploma - Montessori Philosophy

St. Nicholas Training Centre
London, UK
12.1994

Skills

  • Excellent teaching skills and ability to relate to children at different stages of development
  • Highly organized, self motivated and detail focused
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Career Overview

A Montessori professional with over 25 years experience. The most recent running my own small school, and previously managing Montessori schools in UK and NZ, more recently directress at Headland Montessori at North Head, Manly. I have a proven track record of commended performance teaching children aged 2.5-6 years, with a passion for the Montessori method of education gained from working in Italy for 7 years. I have an unwavering commitment to optimising children's true potential and school success.

Languages

Italian
Full Professional

Timeline

Owner/Educator

Montessori Children's House
09.2016 - 12.2023

Directress

Headland Montessori
01.2013 - 08.2016

Head Teacher

Maru Montessori Pre-School
02.2008 - 08.2012

Airport Customer Service Agent

Air New Zealand
08.2004 - 02.2008

Cabin Crew Member/ In-flight Customer Service

British Airways
02.1998 - 12.2003

Nursery Manager

West Derby Nursery School
03.1993 - 12.1996

Pre-School Teacher

British American Pre-School
01.1984 - 12.1990

Montessori Diploma - Montessori Philosophy

St. Nicholas Training Centre
JOY CAIN