Meet Maria Cecilia

Wayland Escuela Lead Children’s House Guide

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Buenos Aires, Argentina. (2007-2009)
Junior Field Hockey Coach Certification (2011)
Postgraduate Diploma in Gamification in Education (2019)
AMI Montessori 3-6 Assistants Certificate (2021)
AMI Montessori 6-12 Assistants Certificate (2021)
AMI Montessori 3 - 6 Diploma (2023-2024)
Child Development Certificate (2021)
Observing, Recording & Assessing (2021)

Experience:

Guide at Montessori Escuela since 2024
Guide at Violeta Montessori in Cambridge (2021-2024)
Teacher at Colegio Las Cumbres in Buenos Aires (2016-2021)
Teacher at Colegio Guadalupe in Buenos Aires (2009-2016)
Field Hockey Junior Training at Colegio Guadalupe in Buenos Aires (2010-2021)

The Interesting Stuff

María Cecilia (Chechu), originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, has always had a passion for teaching. After finishing high school, she began studying to become a primary school teacher and worked for more than 12 years in both private and public schools in Argentina.

Several years ago, she attended a conference on Montessori education, which sparked her interest in the methodology. Since then, she has incorporated Montessori elements into her classes, enriching her students' learning experiences. She is certified as a Montessori Guide for children aged 3 to 6 and has training as an assistant for ages 6 to 12. Additionally, three years ago, she moved to the United States, where she worked at a Bilingual Montessori school in Cambridge.

Chechu has also completed a Postgraduate degree in Classroom Gamification and is finishing a Bachelor's Degree in Early Literacy. She currently lives with her husband, and outside the educational sphere, she enjoys playing field hockey, a sport she played competitively. She also coached youth teams in Argentina.