Anuradha Sala (Anu) is a deeply motivated and reliable Montessori Preschool teacher and founder of LM with a stellar record of classroom and administrative achievement. In her 18 years of experience, Anu has developed excellent teaching strategies for children in various stages of development, including children with challenging behaviors and disabilities. She believes in and commits to every child that enters her classroom because her goal is to help every child be the best version of themselves.

Education

• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

• Children and Adult Psychology -- DVC, California

• Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children -- DVC California

• Montessori Early Childhood Credentials -- American Montessori Society (AMS)

• Certificate in Montessori Training -- California State University, East Bay

• Early Child Development Units -- Vanguard University of Southern California

• ECD Administration -- Chabot-Las Positas Community College

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce -- Andhra University, India

Experience

Lotus Montessori (San Ramon, CA)

• Founder/Head/Preschool-Kindergarten Teacher     March 2021 - present

Peace Flower Montessori (San Ramon, CA)

• Director/Head/Preschool-Kindergarten Teacher 2017-2020

Hacienda Child Development Center (Pleasanton, CA)

• Head/Preschool-Kindergarten Teacher                         Jul 2014 - Nov 2016

• Lead Teacher in Preschool (3-6) Jun 2011 - Jun 2014

• Teacher in Preschool (3-6) Jun 2007 - Jun 2011

Kiddin’ Around, Childcare Facility (Coppell, TX)

• Supervisor/Teacher       Mar 2003 - Oct 2006

Moore Elementary School (Coppell, TX)

• Volunteer, 2nd Grade     2002- 2003

• Volunteer, 1st Grade 2001-2002

Education

• Introduction to ECE Curriculum -- DVC, California

• Principles and Practices in ECE -- DVC, California

• Child, Family, and Community -- DVC, California

• Child Development and Psychology -- DVC, California

• Health/Safety/Nutrition: Young Child -- DVC, California

• Diversity in ECE -- DVC, California

• Master in Education -- South Korea

• BA in English Language and Literature -- South Korea

• Teacher's Certificate -- South Korea              

Experience

Lotus Montessori (San Ramon, CA)

• Lead Teacher       March 2021 - present

Peace Flower Montessori (San Ramon, CA)

• Lead Teacher   Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

Good News Club (San Ramon, CA)

• Director/Teacher                 Feb 2013 - Nov 2017

Korean Baptist Church of Austin (Austin, TX)

• Director of Preschool Ministry/Teacher Jan 1999 - Feb 2011

Ja-un Elementary School (Daejon, South Korea)

• Teacher     Mar 1993 - Feb 1997

Noemi Garcia is very excited to start her educational journey here at Lotus Montessori. She is excited to grow into a wonderful teacher. An amazing teacher who is always excited to see the children every day. She is fluent in Spanish and is really excited to teach children Spanish to further their knowledge. She is currently still in college pursuing an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a certificate as an associate teacher. She is looking forward to transferring to a university to get her bachelor's degree in Early childhood education. 

Education

• Early Childhood Education (Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)) Chabot Community College, Aug 2019 - Present. 

• Classes taken : ECD 50 Early Childhood Principles and Practices, ECD 54 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition, ECD 56 Child Growth and Development, ECD 62 Child, Family and Community, ECD 63 Early Childhood Curriculum, ECD 79 Teaching in a Diverse Society. 

• Currently enrolled in ECD 69 child Study: Observation and Assessment, ECD 90 Practicum: Supervised Experience, ECD 68 Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education          

Experience

Lotus Montessori (San Ramon, CA)

• Preschool Teacher   June 2021 - present

Bharati Mohan is an AMS certified teacher with 25 years of extensive experience in teaching young children. She is passionate about the Montessori teaching method because it focuses on students' development and learning capacity. Bharti enjoys working with young children because she loves the way they look at the world and provides an opportunity ensures children get a good start off in their lives. This profession also gives her an opportunity to connect with the community and help the parents.

Education

• Theoria Technical College - Early Childhood Education Administration 

• American Montessori Society - Early Childhood Credential Training  and Professional Development Program

• California State University East Bay - Montessori Education 

• Diablo Valley College College - Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education Adult Supervision

• Bombay University (N.G. Acharya & D.K. Marathe College)   - Mumbai, India  Bachelors of Arts in Financial Accounting      

Experience

Lotus Montessori School

• Lead Teacher Preschool through Kindergarten   March 2022- Present

Learn and Play Montessori   

• Lead Teacher, Kindergarten Jan 2018-2020

Nurture Kids Montessori (formerly Little Genius Montessori) 

• Lead Teacher, Preschool               April 2015-Dec 2017

La Petite Academy   

• Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Oct 2001- April 2015      

Walt Disney School

• Paraprofessional 1996

Fountainhead Montessori

• Assistant Teacher, Preschool 1993-1996