Alameda, CA
Bayside Montessori

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.8)
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job
Patient and affectionate with children
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

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Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parent #1
The teachers at Bayside are outstanding, both in the early preschool classroom and in the preschool classroom. I am always astonished at the conferences at how well they understand my child.

Parent #2
In the early preschool class, there are 2 teachers. The head teacher has been there for over 25 years, and is great with the children. The assistant is a little newer and quieter, and her role is more to help the head teacher, so there is not much communication with her about my child. That being said, she is still very kind and my daughter loves her as well. The two teachers compliment each other nicely.

Parent #3
The lead teacher of the early preschool program is fabulous and has more than 20 years of experience. She does a tremendous job of setting the tone, orchstrating a warm, friendly and very competent environment and mentoring other teachers.

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