PHILOSOPHY --montessori method
In 1907, Maria Montessori opened her first school she called the “Children’s House.” Her classroom was designed to mirror a home environment, involving multiple ages of children in real daily tasks. It was a space where everything was child-sized & accessible.
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Maria Montessori observed in children something amazing she called the "absorbent mind" -a window from ages 0-6, when children experience great mental activity that allows them to absorb learning from their environment quite naturally, without conscious effort.
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ABOUT ME--jackie newton
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In 2007, I earned a Master of Teaching in my perfect blending of early childhood & language learning. As a bilingual preK teacher, Dr. Montessori’s absorbent mind discovery clicked -I can apply the sponge-like nature of early language learning to all areas of learning!
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In 2010, I pursued year-long Montessori training to earn an American Montessori Society Early Childhood credential. 10 years later on after teaching in varied NYC Montessori primary schools I followed a need to bring Montessori & language learning right back home.
qualifications
2022 - 2024
Red Cross Infant and Child CPR & First Aid Certified
2018 - Present
New York State Education Department Professional Certificate Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2)
2007
University of Virginia BA French Language & Literature
2007
University of Virginia Minor Studio Art
2011- Present
American Montessori Society credential, with over 10 years guiding children in early childhood Montessori
2007
University of Virginia Master of Teaching
with certifications in
Elementary Education (preK - 6)
French (preK - 12)
ESL Endorsement (preK - 12)
