Application – Certification – Montessori Education Center of the Rockies

CERTIFICATION APPLICATION

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This application requires the upload of a RESUME and PERSONAL STATEMENT. Your progress is automatically saved as you are logged in, so there is no need for you to hit "save" anywhere on the application. If you close your browser and sign in again within 30 days, you can continue your application where you left off, this is to allow you to finish the application in more than one sitting.

I have reviewed all details about the program, including dates and tuition.(Required)

Yes

I am applying to:(Required)

Infant & Toddler: Birth - 3

Early Childhood: Ages 2 1/2 - 6

Elementary I: Ages 6 - 9

Elementary II: Ages 9 - 12

Acknowledgement(Required)

I understand that this Infant & Toddler course has a prerequisite of the Overview Course (waived for those with a Montessori EC credential).

Acknowledgement(Required)

I understand that this Elementary I course has a prerequisite of the Overview Course (waived for those with a Montessori EC credential).

Acknowledgement(Required)

I understand that this Elementary II course has a prerequisite of E-I credential from AMS recognized program.

Choose one:(Required)

I have an Early Childhood Montessori credential

I do not have an Early Childhood Montessori credential. I will be taking the online Overview Course

My Early Childhood credential is from:(Required)

Personal Information

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Please provide other names (nickname, family name, maiden name, other) that might appear on references or transcripts

First Last

Preferred Pronouns

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone (Primary)(Required)

This number is for my(Required)

Phone (Secondary)

This number is for my

Educational History

Highest Level of Education Completed: Enter name of High School / College - Degree/Major - Date of Degree(Required)

Please provide the NAME of the school at which you completed your highest level of education (high school or college), your DEGREE/MAJOR and the DATE of your degree.

Additional College - Degree/Major - Date of Degree

2nd Additional Degree - Date of Degree

I have requested an original copy of the following be sent directly to MECR (choose one):(Required)

1 original copy of college transcripts for the highest degree awarded (US College or University)

1 original copy of US Equivalency Summary for degrees awarded internationally

1 original copy of High School Diploma (must be notarized)

None: I believe that I have transcripts / diploma on file with MECR from a previous credential. Please confirm.

Additional Montessori Certification Program - Level - Date of Credential (if any)

Please provide the NAME, the LEVEL, and the DATE of credential, if any.

I will provide a copy of my license / certificate / credential by:

Upload to this form

Mail within the next 7 days

Copy of Montessori Credential(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 512 MB.

Please upload a copy of your Montessori credential (jpg or pdf)

Other Certificates / Licenses / Diplomas

Teaching Experience (School, Location, Level, Dates)

References

List three professional references below. Ask each person to complete the MECR reference form that is automatically emailed to them. Be sure to tell them the level to which you are applying. Once the form is complete, they may either email it to application@mecr.edu or mail it by USPS to the address on the form as soon as possible. General letters of reference or letters of introduction cannot be substituted.

First Reference

Name for Reference #1(Required)

First Last

Position(Required)

Email Reference #1(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Second Reference

Name for Reference #2(Required)

First Last

Position(Required)

Email Reference #2(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Third Reference

Name for Reference #3(Required)

First Last

Position(Required)

Email Reference #3(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Practicum Site

If you have already contacted a particular school:

School Name

City/State/Country

Administrator Name

First Last

Administrator Phone

Administrator Email

Supervising Teacher

First Last

Supervising Teacher

If you have no practicum arrangements, in what geographical area(s) can you work?

Current Resume(Required)

Accepted file types: doc, pdf, docx, , Max. file size: 512 MB.

(include education as well as dates and locations for all employment) .doc, .docx, or .pdf accepted

In 1-2 pages, answering the following questions: 1) What do you know about the Montessori approach to education? 2) Why are you seeking a Montessori teaching credential? 3) What are the personal qualities and talents that you will bring to the classroom? 4) "Belonging is the invitation to be your full self, however that looks. It is the opportunity - no matter who you are - to learn, live and love, to be honored, encouraged and allowed to develop as you and as part of the groups that develop and celebrate your identities, needs and contributions." ~ Susie Wise, Design for Belonging. MECR is always striving to create a space of belonging for all adult learners, instructors, and our community members. Please share a time you aided in creating space for belonging, or an experience you had that made you feel like you belonged. How can MECR personally create space for you in our community? .doc, .docx, or .pdf accepted

Personal Statement(Required)

Accepted file types: doc, pdf, docx, , Max. file size: 512 MB.

Where did you hear about the MECR Program?

Applicant's Signature(Required)

Application Fee (Early Bird)(Required)

Price:

Total

I will be paying by(Required)

Check

Credit Card

Card Details

Cardholder Name

Please mail checks to: MECR Application 3975 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Denver, CO 80205 Checks must be received within 7 days of application submission

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