About the teacher, Ms. Kimiko Hihara

Pacific Northwest Montessori Association (PNMA) member

Qualification In Japan:

·         BA in English literature

·         Junior High School, High School teacher certificate –English

·         BS in Social Welfare

·         Theology credits

Teaching Experience in Japan:

·         Private High School – English

·         Catholic Elementary School – Religion

·         Catholic Junior High School – Religion

·         Catholic kindergarten – assistant

      Crammar school - Elementary students and Junior High School students

·         Internship at Mentally and Physically challenged kindergarten integrated school

·         Internship in the Philippines, visiting schools, meeting and working with street children

·         Private English School – teaching English

·         Catholic Sunday School for Elementary School Students and Junior High and High School students

Qualification in the U.S.A.:

·         ECE (Early Childhood Education) Certificate

·         Montessori Diploma (2.8 years old to 6 years old)

·         First Aid, CPR, HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen Course

·         STARS Training

      Foster Parent License

Teaching Experience in the U.S.A.:

·         Lead teacher at ELN (Early Learning Network) prekinder

·         Japanese Language Teacher at Language School in Seattle

·         Montessori School – assistant teacher

 

 

 

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