Mr. Dennis Sy Wu
Email: dsw311@hotmail.com

Career Objectives

Nurture a Montessori elementary environment with children being able to manage themselves responsibly, respectfully and enthusiastically in their own learning.

Continue expanding my expertise in my profession as a Montessori elementary teacher through training particularly in writing, reading and math.

Expand my network of professional resource.

Work Experiences & Responsibilities

Taught in a Montessori elementary school, Montessori in Redlands
(Sept 2005 to May 2007)

• Managed a class of 6 to 9 years old with this year sharing the classroom environment with another class of 10 to 12 year olds.

Assisted in a Montessori elementary school, Temple Hill International School
(June 2003 to June 2004)

• Assisted in a class of 6 to 12 years old in preparation for the Masters Program in Education in Montessori Elementary Education (Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola College in Maryland) and for my intended first three years of teaching.

Taught in a middle school in China with Phonics English Ltd.
(February 2003 to April 2003)

• Part of English Phonics Program: Phonograms, Grammar, Writing, Reading

Taught in a College in China with Phonics English Ltd.
(September 2002 to January 2003)

• Part of English Phonics Program: Phonograms, Grammar, Writing, Reading

Taught in a Large Elementary School In Taiwan, Washington American School
(November 2001 to June 2002)

• Taught science, reading, grammar and phonics within an ESL program; Science, Arts, Language, Math, Reading

Taught in a Montessori Preschool, Philippine Montessori School
(October 1999 to August 2001)

• Assisted in the learning and development of 1.5 to 5 year old children.

Education

2005 Master’s in Education in Montessori Elementary Education
Washington Montessori Institute, Loyola College in Maryland, United States

1995 College Graduate of BA General Humanities specializing in Education
            University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), Philippines

1990 High School Graduate of Southridge School for Boys, Manila, Philippines

 2001 Chinese Mandarin Language Study, Taichung, Taiwan

Organization and Conferences

• Member of AMI Elementary Alumni Association (AMI-EAA)
• AMI Refresher’s course in San Francisco, February 2007

Interest, Abilities and Temperament

• Enjoy being with children
• Running, Biking, Hiking, Kayaking and Japanese martial art Aikido
• Classical Guitar, Choral Chant, Culinary
• Love of Nature, Peace and Quiet
• Reflective and Inquisitive by nature
• Friendly, work well with others
• Sincere and Open to Ideas