JENNIFER MCCRORY
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in Early Childhood Education and Care, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Montessori Education. Experienced in curriculum planning, underpinned by Montessori Philosophy and linked to Aistear, the early years framework. Committed to fostering a supportive environment for children’s development, with a focus on promoting child welfare through empathy, relationship building, and effective collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Montessori Directress
Minerva Montessori
Dublin
08.2021 - 02.2025
- Welcome and connect with students and their parents daily in a positive and supportive manner
- Work closely with an AIM level 7 assistant surrounding strategies of supporting additional needs within the classroom
- Create a fun, caring environment catering to individual creativity, learning, and development
- Support and encourage the children in their emerging interests, desires, and needs
- Utilize Maria Montessori's vision and objectives by following a child-led curriculum
- Facilitate daily age-appropriate play activities feeding to their individual and group developmental needs including;
- Music exploration, sensory exploration, drama, story, and art
- Physical activity supporting in the development of fine & gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and balance
- Adhere to school policies and procedures
Montessori Directress
St Nicholas Montessori School
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Full time teacher for two ECCE sessions and after school program
- Provide a caring and supportive prepared environment, conducive to learning and all areas of the child's development
- Planned age appropriate daily lessons with hands on activities befitting to monthly themes and emerging interests
- Guide the children through the Montessori work cycle, observing and presenting materials based on the Montessori philosophy and interest/readiness of each child
- Facilitate online classes throughout national school closures
- Arrange regular communication with parents with regard to their child's progression
- Supervise children both inside and outside the classroom
- Adhere to schools policies and procedures
Montessori Directress
Ballycullen Montessori
Tallaght, Dublin 24
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Provide a nurturing and stimulating environment to facilitate children's growth and exploration, supported by all Montessori philosophy principles
- Develop appropriate lesson plans based on the needs and abilities of each individual child; to aid in their physical, linguistic, social, emotional, and intellectual skills
- Observe the children, and alter/create lessons based on their emerging interests
- Continued observation of children to monitor their progress
- Guide the children through their Montessori work cycle
- Coordinate daily communication with parents
- Supervise and manage children both inside and outside the classroom
- Adhere to school policies and procedures
Primary School Teacher (Teaching Practice)
Scoil Maelruain Senior National School
Tallaght, Dublin 24
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Carry out teaching practice with a group of third class children aged between 8 and 9
- Ensure the children were welcomed into a positive environment conducive to learning
- Assemble and conduct daily lessons in accordance with the National Primary School Curriculum
- Taught a variety of subjects including Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, Art, Music, and Drama
- Assess the children's progress and adjusted lesson plans based on students' individual abilities
- Develop and create a range of classroom materials to be used during lessons
- Plan classroom and school activities surrounding specific themes
- Plan lessons using my knowledge of a range of teaching methodologies, my knowledge of child psychology & behaviours, and my knowledge of special education & learning disabilities
Montessori/ESL teacher (Erasmus Traineeship)
Scuola Montessori Como
Lake Como, Italy
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Lead daily English lessons in all four Montessori classes of the Casa dei Bambini in the school
- Teaching children aged between 2.5 and 7 years old, including those with special educational needs
- Adhere to the principles and standards of the Montessori Method within the classroom, following the lead of the children and assisting where needed with all Montessori materials
- Observe and record child development; introduce Montessori materials at an appropriate level
- Assist in daily activities in the classroom, encouraging independence, freedom of choice and freedom of movement
- Lead further education through themed activities and projects
- Assist in classroom management
- Design and produce materials to be used in lessons
- Adhere to policies and procedures within the school
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Montessori Education
St Nicolas Montessori College
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin 09.2015 - 06.2018
Theatre Performance - Performing Arts
Liberties College
09.2009 - 06.2011
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Empathy and understanding
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Administration
Affiliations
- With a strong interest in performing arts, I enjoy singing and incorporating music into classroom life and activities. I also have a strong interest in animals, and in my spare time, I enjoy volunteering with Dublin Zoo. While there I work within the Discovery & Learning team, educating visitors about animal conservation and creating hands-on learning activities for children to partake in as they explore the zoo.
Certification
Paediatric First Aid - First Aid for Everyone
Children First - Tusla
Supporting Neurodivergence in Children - Canavan Byrne
Understanding Autism - The Open University
ICDL Qualification
References
Blanche Burke, Minerva Montessori - 087 244 4429
Mary Farrelly, St Nicholas Montessori School - 01 280 6064
Timeline
Montessori Directress
Minerva Montessori
08.2021 - 02.2025
Montessori Directress
St Nicholas Montessori School
08.2020 - 07.2021
Montessori Directress
Ballycullen Montessori
09.2018 - 06.2020
Primary School Teacher (Teaching Practice)
Scoil Maelruain Senior National School
02.2018 - 04.2018
Montessori/ESL teacher (Erasmus Traineeship)
Scuola Montessori Como
01.2017 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Montessori Education
St Nicolas Montessori College
09.2015 - 06.2018
Theatre Performance - Performing Arts
Liberties College
09.2009 - 06.2011
Paediatric First Aid - First Aid for Everyone
Children First - Tusla
Supporting Neurodivergence in Children - Canavan Byrne
Understanding Autism - The Open University
ICDL Qualification
Similar Profiles
Marcia ReynosoMarcia Reynoso
Freelance Director at Minerva AtelierFreelance Director at Minerva Atelier
Jesús Solano LoboJesús Solano Lobo
Administrative Assistant at Minerva ConsultoresAdministrative Assistant at Minerva Consultores
Minerva LopezMinerva Lopez
Licensed Esthetician at Esthetics By MinervaLicensed Esthetician at Esthetics By Minerva