MA Masters Education Montessori Personal Purpose

Guiding the Adult Learner: A Montessori Approach

For the past seven years, I have been successfully engaged in the business side of plastic surgery, but I have realized that this work does not fulfill me psychologically or emotionally. I feel that I have explored every promotional and challenging opportunity without becoming a surgeon myself, which I could pursue, but my passion does not lie there. I have discovered that I was never happier or more satisfied with my work than during my five years of teaching pre-school and kindergarten. By volunteering my time and teaching health education in my community, I have kept my basic teaching skills alive and fresh. However, I aspire to do more for myself and give more, especially to children.

I am currently certified in BLS and ACLS. Over the past decade, I have dedicated considerable time to privately studying Dr. Maria Montessori and her remarkable contributions to what I consider the most suitable teaching method for children worldwide. This approach remains as pertinent today as it was a century ago, as evidenced by K. Dohrmann's research from last year. I aspire to integrate this teaching method into an educational system that makes sense in a world overly focused on testing systems that hinder children's development.

An inspiring still life of a Montessori learning environment, featuring a globe, a geometric brain model, and a glowing tree sculpture, symbolizing the holistic and innovative approach to education. Shelves of books in the background highlight the emphasis on knowledge and discovery.

The ____ Montessori Institute can help me enhance my current teaching skills and provide the unique insights offered by the Montessori method, which includes a full understanding of a child's mental and physical growth and its direct connection to learning. Although I have not yet taught using the Montessori approach, I need to expand beyond the traditional teaching methods I have learned and applied in the past. However, I have experience in teaching and observing children's development. My long-term ambition is to establish and run a successful Montessori school and become a leader in advancing the Montessori method.

An objective of the Montessori education system is to introduce the world into the classroom. My classroom has been the world itself. I have traveled to and experienced fifty-four countries, including numerous developing nations. What better method to introduce the world to students than by sharing first-hand experiences, photos, and objects, making these places come alive for children?

Who is more qualified to teach geography, social studies, or other cultures? My background in surgery allows me to bring anatomy lessons to life, having observed and participated in operations on living humans. Who is better suited to teach the wonders of human anatomy or life cycles? I aspire for my legacy to be the outstanding educational experiences of the children I will have the honor to serve.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity of a personal interview and hearing from you soon.

MA Masters Education Montessori Personal Purpose