Who I Am
Hi, I'm Amal, nice to meet you!
Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Primary Diploma (3-6 years)
M. Ed (ECE with a Montessori Concentration)
Post Diploma AMI Observation Course
AMI Montessori Assistant Certificate (0-3 years)
AMI Montessori for Dementia Workshop
And various other Refresher Courses as well as Workshops spanning over a decade and on-going
Worked in prestigious Montessori Schools across Mumbai, Shanghai and London
I am also a Montessori mama to my beautiful boy and so the journey continues...
What lead me to Montessori?
My tryst with families and children started as a young school-girl (who happily offered to tutor and babysit the children in my family and neighbourhood) and carried on well into college as a classroom assistant, tutor, volunteer at children’s homes etc.
Whilst I was busy pursuing my undergraduate degrees in Advertising followed by Law, a realisation dawned on me - What I was so passionate about as a hobby was something I wanted to pursue as a career.
And thus commenced my foray into the magical world of Montessori 15 years ago. I decided to pursue the AMI Montessori Primary (21/2-6years) Diploma from the Ratan Tata Institute, Mumbai, and later a Masters in Early Childhood Education with a Montessori Concentration from the University of Hartford, Connecticut. Another Diploma that I consider to be my absolute favourite is the Post Diploma Observation Course which helped offer a more magnified view of the child’s needs and interests. My love for and curiosity about children under the age of 3 further led me to pursue the AMI Montessori Assistants Certificate (0-3 years).
What am I aiming to achieve as a Parent Mentor?
I still very fondly remember some of the most amazing teachers of my life (who supported not just me but also my mum). And, holding them as inspiration, I have always aspired to do the same during my time as an educator.
Whilst supporting numerous families across various countries, cultures and strata, I learnt a very important lesson - the very integral role of an educator in offering healing not just to the child but also the parent.
Interestingly, a subject that resonated deeply with me during my Masters’ Program - Working with Families - further taught me about going beyond the classroom. Armed with a strong desire and this wonderful knowledge I gained from the course, I implemented various strategies in my daily practice laying great emphasis on my relationship with the families of the children.
This, then, brought me to another very important realisation : There is still a wide gap which needs to be bridged between homes and school.
It has, therefore, always been my personal mission to bridge the gap.
And this deep, burning desire to further support families even outside the classroom has brought me here today.
Are you?
Looking to understand your child through a different lens - a more Montessori lens.
Interested in learning new strategies to address topics such as sibling rivalry, tantrums, conflict resolution, power struggles, positive discipline.
A parent who wishes to set up your home space such that it fosters a sense of independence and confidence in your child, right from the start.
A seasoned parent looking for playful ways of parenting along with new strategies to add to your repertoire.
Keen on supporting your child holistically and academically through Montessori activities.
Keen on encouraging secondary caregivers such as grandparents, nannies and other close family in your child's life to a more nurturing approach towards the child.
A school or children’s setting interested in implementing a more Montessori inspired approach into your setting.
It is my absolute pleasure and honour to tread this path with you, one baby step at a time.
And before you know it, we will have built our own beautiful village along the way!
“So many broken children living in grown bodies mimicking adult lives. ”