ANDI SCHWIPPS-ALLISON
Fishers
Summary
Patient and professional teacher with over 23 years of experience educating children and supporting skills development. Excellent classroom management skills with pragmatic approach to handling behaviors that arise in the classroom, while keeping the child's dignity intact. Committed to maintaining nurturing learning environments to foster creativity and independence. Skilled in lesson planning, student assessment, and record keeping. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs. Enjoys building meaningful relationships with children, staff and families. Openess to expanding skill set and learning new methods and technologies associated with education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
The Nature School of Central Indiana
06.2021 - Current
- Implemented age-appropriate discipline practices and guidance methods for children and informed and trained staff on procedures.
- Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Supported and guided staff in classroom to achieve desired goals set forth for children.
- Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Director
Dolce Daycare and Preschool
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed a staff of 15 employees
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Carried out payroll and billing responsibilities
Practicum Advisor
The Center for Guided Montessori Studies
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Orchestrated monthly 1:1 meetings with intern teachers to provide guidance about student achievement and improvement.
- Helped create lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Suggested adaptations for teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Discussed and collaborated with intern teachers regarding students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Available as "on call" throughout the year, if interns needed more frequent collaboration or advice.
Lower Elementary Directress
Geist Montessori Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Assessed students in accordance with school guidelines, examined assessment data and refined learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Lower Elementary Directress
Valley Montessori School
08.2000 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Valley Montessori is accredited by the American Montessori Society, California Association of Accredited Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and is a nationally recognized model of Montessori education.
- Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
- Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
- Informed students and families of classroom activities and student progress and identified methods to involve parents in student education.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Adhered to licensing policies and procedures to help classrooms run smoothly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Montessori Education
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05.2000
Skills
- Assistance for diverse learning needs
- Encouragement techniques
- Classroom management expertise
- Child development expertise
- Effective team collaboration
- Individualized instructional approaches
- Montessori teaching approach
- Classroom organization expertise
- Targeted group instruction
- Building parent relationships
- Building student relationships
- Implementation of active learning techniques
Accomplishments
Chosen as one of three teachers included in the 2012 American Montessori Society Annual Conference "Demonstration Classroom" in San Francisco, CA.
Professional Development
- Early Literacy Endorsement, Keys to Literacy, March 2025
Certification
- CPR Trained , American Heart Association - March 2025
Languages
English
Interests
- Puzzles
- Stand up paddleboarding
- Reading
- Pilates
- Yoga
Timeline
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
The Nature School of Central Indiana
06.2021 - Current
Director
Dolce Daycare and Preschool
10.2018 - 06.2021
Practicum Advisor
The Center for Guided Montessori Studies
08.2018 - 05.2021
Lower Elementary Directress
Geist Montessori Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018
Lower Elementary Directress
Valley Montessori School
08.2000 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Montessori Education
Xavier University
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