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Alessandra Zia M. Guimbal

Special Education Teacher

Cebu, Philippines

a.z.guimbal@gmail.com

09275291767

Skills

Montessori method and material preparation

Supporting children with special needs and developmental delays

Positive behavior guidance and emotional support

Inclusive classroom practices

Observation and documentation of child progress

Early childhood development knowledge

Photography & photo editing

Graphic design & logo creation

Videography & video editing

Basic web design

Event hosting/emceeing


Languages

English

Tagalog

Japanese



Welcome to My E-Portfolio

“Social progress means that the next generation is better than the one before.”

Maria Montessori The 1946 London Lectures, p. 140

About Me

Welcome to my portfolio. I am Alessandra Zia M. Guimbal, a dedicated Montessori-trained Special Needs Education graduate (Magna Cum Laude) with hands-on experience supporting young children, including those with developmental disabilities, in inclusive classroom and camp settings. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Special Education. Passionate about creating nurturing, child-centered learning environments that accommodate diverse needs.

Employment History

Program Counselor

Horizons Inc., Connecticut, USA (Summer 2025)

Internship: Children’s Paradise Montessori School

Cebu, Philippines

Internship: USC-BED Montessori Academy

Cebu, Philippines

Portfolio

Compilation ofLesson Plans

Explore my photography and design work:

Cat Amazing
Dog's Loyalty
Snake
Cat
CDC Logo
Image 14
Image 1
SED USC Days
Event Photo
Nature Image
Nature Maxing
Total Girl Inspired
Event Image 1
Event Image 2

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Photography & Poster Series

Explore my creative work through photography and poster designs:

Photography Series
  • January 15, 2025 - USC Talamban Campus, Feast of Saint Arnold Janssen: View
  • April 21, 2024 - Angels Walk for Autism, SM Seaside: View
  • March 24, 2024 - Happy Walk with Down Syndrome Association, SM City Cebu: View
  • September 1, 2023 - Photography Work: View
  • September 2, 2023 - Photography Work: View
  • August 31, 2023 - Photography Work: View
  • August 16, 2023 - Photography Work: View
  • August 14, 2023 - Photography Work: View
  • May 23, 2023 - Photography Work: View
  • October 5, 2023 - Photography Work: View
  • October 31, 2023 - Umapad Outreach: View
Poster Series
  • Learn French: View
  • Vespers: View
  • Sunday Reflection: View
  • Ignite: View
  • Join Us: View
  • Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: View
  • First Friday Mass: View
  • Be One of Us: View
  • SPED Congress 2024: View
  • Brain & Joint Disorder and AD/HD Awareness Week: View
  • National Epilepsy Awareness Week: View
  • Brain Attack Awareness Week: View
  • Welcome Back to School: View
  • Count Down: View

Certificates and Awards

Explore my academic and professional achievements:

Certificates
  • June 2024 - Identifying and Responding to Developmental Delay in Young Children, Stanford Medicine Online: View
  • May 2023 - Monitoring Health Status of Household Members Under Your Area of Service Coverage, TESDA Online Program: View
  • May 2023 - English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (eSTEM), TESDA Online Program: View
Awards
  • October 2024 - 3rd Place, TC Fest-Amazing Race, University of San Carlos-Talamban Campus: View
  • November 2023 - 1st Place, SED Days 2023 Opening Ceremony SED Exhibit: View
  • July 2024 - Grand Winner, Montessori in Motion: Tribute Video Contest: View
  • October 2024 - 1st Place, Logo-Making Contest for Mental Health Month 2024 Celebration: View

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