Manisha Kale

Passionate about teaching young children with creativity, responsibility, positive energy, necessary care by being flexible, multitasking and demonstrating an example as a team player.

Head Teacher / Center Coordinator - Global Village Montessori

(2023-06 - 2026-07)

• Created a safe, nurturing Montessori classroom environment that supported children's social, emotional, physical, verbal, and cognitive development.
• Planned and implemented Montessori and STEM inspired learning experiences including Yoga, Artist of the Month, Music and Movement, Nutrition, Show and Tell, and hands on Science Experiments.
• Individualized instruction and enrichment activities to meet the developmental needs of preschool, Transitional Kindergarten (TK), Kindergarten, and after school students.
• Partnered with parents to discuss student progress, Montessori learning areas, developmental milestones, and classroom curriculum.
• Collaborated with school leadership and educators to implement curriculum, maintain high classroom standards, and support school wide initiatives.
• Planned and led school events including the Annual Program, Winter Concert, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Diwali, and Thanksgiving celebrations.
• Fostered positive relationships with students, families, and staff while promoting independence, confidence, and effective classroom management.

Montessori Head Teacher (3 to 6-year age group) - Blackhawk Montessori - Danville, CA

(2021-04 - 2023-05)

• Directed daily classroom operations by establishing structured routines that promoted a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Mentored and supported assistant teachers by delegating classroom responsibilities and ensuring consistent implementation of educational activities.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and enrichment activities aligned with Montessori principles to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning.
• Assessed student progress through observation and maintained detailed records to support individualized learning goals and developmental growth.
• Communicated with parents regarding student achievement, classroom expectations, behavioral development, and strategies to reinforce learning at home.
• Coordinated classroom materials, learning centers, and educational resources to maintain an effective and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Led classroom preparation and execution for school programs, parent events, seasonal celebrations, and community activities while collaborating with faculty and administration.
• Promoted a culture of respect, responsibility, and teamwork by modeling positive behavior and fostering meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff.

Montessori Head Teacher (3 to 6-year age group) - Learn and Play Montessori - Dublin, CA

(2019-02 - 2020-03)

• Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
• Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curriculum, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
• Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
• Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
• Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
• Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.

Montessori Teacher (3 to 6-year age group) - Blackhawk Montessori - Danville, CA

(2018-08 - 2019-02)

• Conduct individual and/or group activities to stimulate growth of the children in social, emotional and academic areas.
• Supervising children and attending to their physical and emotional safety.
• Planning and setting up of the learning environment.
• Observing children in their daily routines and guiding when needed.
• Responsible for maintaining clean and safe classrooms as well as tracking the progress of the child.
• Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Tailor the attention to each child's cognitive, emotional, social and physical development so as to groom children to learn self-respect, respect for others, and respect for their surroundings and love for learning.
• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material.
• Developed and implemented age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans for children three to six years old.
• Balance the teaching between logical and social exercises.
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, science experiments, indoor or outdoor games, drawing, etc.) to enhance the child's abilities.
• Assessed growth and progress of children by completing timely and accurate documentation according to Montessori and other licensing or regulation requirements.
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children.
• Assisted school Director with parents and faculty relations and required records in order to adhere to state education codes.
• Engaged with current and prospective parents and family members by being responsive to their needs through customer service and trust.
• Lead the initiatives to celebrate diversity and provide a comfortable environment for teachers, children and parents.

Teacher Assistant - EduCare Child Development Center - Pleasanton, CA

(2015-09 - 2017-04)

• Classroom management and curriculum coordination according to the Montessori Method. Providing lesson plans catered to individual students between the ages of 3 to 6 years of age.
• Performed daily, weekly and monthly assessments on students in order to decrease hours spent creating bi-annual academic reports for parents and administration.
• Implement progress reports to track and chart student progress.
• Assist on designing and implementing creative and innovative Math techniques to children for better results.
• Keep the classroom clean and inviting.
• Supervise classroom as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in the supervision of the playground and lunchtime.
• Assist during snack time and in keeping the classroom clean.
• Conducted Open House of the school to prospective parents which resulted in increased admissions.
• Provided leadership and service to the community through participation in local and national early childhood organizational activities.

B. Com - K. J.

Somaiya

College of Arts and Commerce, India (2002)

ECD & E - Child Growth & Development, Child Family & Community, and Early Childhood Curriculum - Chabot-Las Positas Community College, Livermore, CA (2016)

AMS Early Childhood Certified Teacher - Montessori Teacher Education Center (AMS/MACTE), San Francisco Bay Area (2020-06)

AD Program Development - Working with Families-22809; School Operations-22814; Leading a Montessori School/Reflection-22819; Licensing Regulation and Compliance-20808 - Montessori Teacher Education Center (AMS/MACTE), San Francisco Bay Area (2020-09)