Beatriz Starkweather
Warrenton
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in education, transitioning into the paralegal field. Skilled in organization, communication, documentation, and managing deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality, coordinate with diverse individuals, and handle sensitive information with professionalism and accuracy. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with strong transferable skills applicable to legal support and administrative work, eager to grow professionally within the legal field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Montessori Primary Teacher
Bristow Montessori School
Bristow
05.2025 - Current
- Developed lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Collaborated with parents to support student progress and address individual needs.Prepared and trained replacement teacher to ensure continuity of instruction and classroom management
- Resolved conflicts and addressed sensitive situations professionally using active listening and problem-solving skills.
- Adapted communication styles to meet the needs of students and parents from diverse backgrounds.
- Collaborated with parents to support student progress and address individual needs.
Prepared and trained replacement teacher to ensure continuity of instruction and classroom management
Montessori Primary Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
Reston
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Developed and implemented individual lesson plans to meet the needs of each student and foster individual socioemotional growth.
- Assessed student strengths and weaknesses through classroom observation, generating detailed developmental reports to collaborate on strategic educational plans with parents and educators.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress, behavior and educational goals.
- Created a safe learning environment by enforcing rules, responding appropriately to conflicts and promoting respect among peers.
- Trained new staff members on Montessori teaching strategies and school protocols.
Montessori Primary Assistant Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
Reston
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted Lead Teacher in implementing a Montessori-based curriculum for children aged 3 to 6.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Assisted the Lead Teacher in preparing the classroom and maintaining the environment, ensuring materials are clean, organized, and ready for use.
- Observed student behavior and progress, providing feedback to Lead Teacher.
- Interacted with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fosters their independence.
Private English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Self-employed
Herndon
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Taught lessons using a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
- Customized individual activities for student-based learning needs.
- Created daily lesson plans and provided supplementary materials for multi-level adult ESL students.
- Improved students' grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
Secondary School Teacher's Assistant
Colegio Estadual Teotonio Vilela
Curitiba, Brazil
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted teachers during lessons by providing personal support to students, small group instructions, and hands-on activities.
- Observed students and recorded academic performance and attendance.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and helped to manage planned activities.
- Communicated well and collaborated with educators and the school management team to address students' needs accordingly.
Education
Paralegal Studies -
Boston University
04-2026
Early Childhood Montessori Teaching Degree -
Prepared Montessorian Institute
05-2024
Bachelor’s Degree in History - Teaching Licensure
Pontifical Catholic University of Parana
Curitiba, Brazil06-2019
Skills
- Organization and attention to detail
- Interpersonal communication
- Working effectively under pressure
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Written and verbal communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Prioritizing competing tasks
Certification
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Specialization - July 2026
- The Montessori Event - Orlando, FL. March 2024
- Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff - Penn State Better Kid Care Program - September 2022
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross - January 2023
- Daily Health Observation - February 2023
- MAT - Medication Administration Training - May 2023
- Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators - Virginia Department of Social Services - 2022
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Montessori Primary Teacher
Bristow Montessori School
05.2025 - Current
Montessori Primary Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
04.2023 - 04.2025
Montessori Primary Assistant Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
09.2022 - 04.2023
Private English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Self-employed
03.2020 - 02.2021
Secondary School Teacher's Assistant
Colegio Estadual Teotonio Vilela
08.2018 - 05.2019
Paralegal Studies -
Boston University
Early Childhood Montessori Teaching Degree -
Prepared Montessorian Institute
Bachelor’s Degree in History - Teaching Licensure
Pontifical Catholic University of Parana