Welcome to Montessori Learning Center. The school was established in 2005.   Montessori Learning Center has been a long standing member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and Association Montesori International (AMI). Montessori Learning Center welcomes families of all religions, ethnic origins, and economic backgrounds. Our inimitable school has long been established in a diverse cultural and intellectual community that encourages the development of the whole child. Montessori Learning Center endeavors to promote its perceptible distinctive qualities, maintain its commitment to a quality Montessori education and continually contribute to the community a unique school of academic distinction.

As a Montessori School Director since 2005 and a certified  American Montessori Society (AMS) Montessori teacher since 2000, it is my satisfaction to be able to offer my students my vast expertise and experience both as a Montessori Director and Teacher. I believe it is the Director's responsibility to obtain the AMS or AMI approved Montessori teaching credentials and to acquire the knowledge and capability to expertly direct all areas of the school - educationally and administratively.  It is also the responsibility of the Director to ascertain and possess competent insight into recognizing the specific individual needs, abilities or inabilities of every child. I have employed long term educationally qualified, caring and dedicated AMS and/or AMI certified Montessori teachers, who share my joy of working with children to implement the Montessori philosophy and approach in educating and encouraging the students. Montessori Learning Center's dedicated staff, extraordinary facility, unique physical environment and long distinguished reputation in the comunity speak for itself!

From the school’s inception, I have aspired through personal integrity, hard work and dedication to personally create, build and offer an inspiring atmosphere for my student’s academic growth and development in a caring environment. I deem it appropriate to continually present myself in a highly ethical and professional manner in character, attitude and appearance. It has been my objective to provide a stimulating environment which will assist children in developing within themselves productive foundational attitudes, skills, behavior and inspirations which are essential for the students to achieve creative thoughts and learning, social integration and emotional well-being. My personal goal has been to continue to provide my students, and their parents, a developmentally appropriate unique learning environment of high moral integrity and academic excellence. Montessori Learning Center recognizes and respects the inherent worth, dignity and aptitude of each attending child. It is our school’s objective to nourish the children’s inner selves while developing their love of learning and a lifetime of skills.

My philosophy on Early Childhood Education parallels that of the Montessori method developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. I believe all pre-school and kindergarten children can benefit from a challenging and secure Montessori environment. Children are encouraged to experiment and develop their senses and intellect from the use of specifically designed, developmentally appropriate hands on apparatus. Personally, it is my conviction that all children be educated in a positive, self-rewarding, stimulating and nurturing environment utilizing self-motivation, repetition and a sense of order combined with a structured means of positive discipline. I reason that a child’s educational atmosphere during these early years is critical to his future potential productive development. These children can be taught to keenly observe, intellectually reason, cultivate independence and socially interact for themselves while acquiring a positive successful attitude. I personally believe that a Montessori child has the advantage over traditionally educated children of achieving an appreciation and excitement of learning in his early years. These children often become confident and competent learners in later years.

My philosophy objective has also been to incorporate the student’s parents into the learning process. Montessori Learning Center has instituted an interactive Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), several parent/student events. It is my opinion that my student’s parents can continue to learn and benefit alongside their children. It is our aim at Montessori Learning Center to develop a sense of community within the school among children, staff and parents based on mutual respect, open communication and partnership in the educational development of the children.

Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions you might have about the school, the staff or your child's specific educational and/or developmental needs.  Please join us for a visit/tour of the school.

Sincerely,

Jessica Jimenez de Velasquez
Owner/Director/Teacher

 
* Director/ Owner of Montessori since 2005

*  Head Montessori teacher for 5 years

*  Member of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

* 2 years training at Montessori Teachers College (2000-2002)

* Director of children's summer camp for 8 years

* Attendee of numerous Montessori seminars

* Completed 1 year Montessori internship (2002)

* Attendee of  Principles of Child Development course

*Attendee of Curriculum Planning for Child Development I course

* Attendee of Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers course

* School Board Member 1996-2000

*PTC President 1996-1997

* Worked at St. John's School as Head Teacher (2001-2005)

* Worked in La Mesa Montessori 

* Homecoming Comittee for La Jolla Country Day School 

* Chemistry Teacher (1986-1990) at Deloux School of Cosmetology

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Montessori Learning Center :: 1259 West Vaquero Court :: Chula Vista, CA 91910 :: P (619) 482-7771 :: D (858) 926-9895 :: E-mail jessicavelasquez_27@yahoo.com