Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Teacher
Vicenza Zirondi

Vicenza Zirondi

Porto Mantovano

Summary

Passionate and dedicated English teacher, rooted in Montessori teaching principles, showcasing patience, charisma, and reliability. Brings forth extensive experience in early childhood education and English instruction, garnered from diverse global settings. Proficient in engaging both individual students and groups, ranging from young children to adolescents. Adept at skillfully tailoring teaching strategies to align with individual interests and needs, creating a personalized and highly effective learning journey. Demonstrates an established ability to foster positive and productive learning environments, ensuring the consistent delivery of enriching educational experiences to students.

Work History

Montessori English Classroom Directress

Scuola Internazionale Bilingue Maria Montessori
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Established and meticulously maintained a Montessori prepared environment, where materials and activities were not only thoughtfully arranged but also created, aligning with the fundamental Montessori principles of order, simplicity, beauty, reality, functionality, child-sized proportions, as well as incorporating considerations for seasonality and cultural specificity, providing a welcoming and stimulating environment.
  • Nurtured a positive attitude towards learning and exploration, fostering an atmosphere that not only sparked curiosity but also instilled a genuine love for learning in every child.
  • Conducted detailed observations of each child's interests, strengths, and developmental needs, guiding the presentation of individualized materials and activities tailored to their readiness and preferences. Carefully adapted guidance based on observed responses to stimuli, actively contributing to the personalised approach that fosters their optimal development.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive school program that seamlessly integrated national and international elements, encompassing scientific, historic, geographical, cultural, and seasonal themes, events, celebrations, and holidays. This initiative was designed to promote active learning, expand English vocabulary, and celebrate cultural diversity among students.
  • Established and sustained positive relationships with parents through regular meetings, ensuring open and ongoing communication about their children's developments. Collaborated with parents to support the child's learning and development at home, while also assessing and documenting each child's progress through observation and record-keeping. Shared comprehensive progress reports and actively participated in parent-teacher conferences.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Shanghai Oriental Art Training School
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Developed and prepared reading, writing, and listening lessons, creating accompanying materials, games, and activities.
  • Employed diverse teaching strategies, integrating Montessori-inspired materials to cater to varied learning styles, encouraging active engagement, fostering joy in learning through play, and ultimately enhancing language proficiency.
  • Conducted regular reviews of lesson content with parents and consistently provided feedback on each individual child's progress.
  • Offered after-school one-on-one assistance for students facing challenges in learning.

Private Home Tutor

Self-employed
12.2013 - 06.2014
  • Delivered personalised one-on-one tutoring to high school students across various subjects, achieving notable success, particularly in assisting an ESL middle-schooler who successfully passed exams.
  • Demonstrated effective support for students by assisting them with homework, assignments, and exam preparation, leading excellent outcomes.

Education

AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma

Maria Montessori Institute
London, United Kingdom
06.2022

Comprehensive Chinese

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai, China
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Management With Placement

Newcastle University
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
06.2018

High School Diploma -

European School of Varese
Varese, Italy
07.2013

High School Diploma -

American School Foundation of Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico
06.2011

Elementary School Diploma -

Shanghai Community International School
Shanghai, China
06.2009

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Strong organisational and planning abilities
  • Attention to detail in planning and execution
  • Collaborative teamwork with colleagues, administrators, and parents
  • Patient and empathetic approach
  • Comprehensive knowledge of child development
  • Flexibility in adapting to diverse learning styles
  • Awareness and responsiveness to cultural diversity within the classroom
  • Effective classroom management
  • Creative problem-solving for classroom challenges

Certification

  • Certified AMI Montessori 3-6 Directress, Maria Montessori Institute, London - June 2022
  • IAO Level 3 Diploma In Early Learning and Childcare (Early Years Educator), Innovate Awarding, London - July 2022
  • Certified AMI Montessori 6-12 Assistant, Montessori Institute Prague, Prague - May 2021
  • Certified AMI Montessori 0-3 Assistant, Maria Montessori Institute, London - March 2021
  • Certified AMI Montessori 3-6 Assistant, Maria Montessori Institute, London - December 2020
  • HSK Chinese Proficiency Test - Level 4, Hanglong Cultural Center, Shanghai - June 2019

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Montessori English Classroom Directress

Scuola Internazionale Bilingue Maria Montessori
06.2022 - 07.2023

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Shanghai Oriental Art Training School
09.2018 - 01.2020

Private Home Tutor

Self-employed
12.2013 - 06.2014

AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma

Maria Montessori Institute

Comprehensive Chinese

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Management With Placement

Newcastle University

High School Diploma -

European School of Varese

High School Diploma -

American School Foundation of Monterrey

Elementary School Diploma -

Shanghai Community International School
  • Certified AMI Montessori 3-6 Directress, Maria Montessori Institute, London - June 2022
  • IAO Level 3 Diploma In Early Learning and Childcare (Early Years Educator), Innovate Awarding, London - July 2022
  • Certified AMI Montessori 6-12 Assistant, Montessori Institute Prague, Prague - May 2021
  • Certified AMI Montessori 0-3 Assistant, Maria Montessori Institute, London - March 2021
  • Certified AMI Montessori 3-6 Assistant, Maria Montessori Institute, London - December 2020
  • HSK Chinese Proficiency Test - Level 4, Hanglong Cultural Center, Shanghai - June 2019
Vicenza Zirondi