Carolyn Garton
Maryville,TN
Summary
Dynamic kindergarten teacher with nearly three decades of experience nurturing diverse classrooms. Expertise in classroom management and fostering effective parent communication, seeking to inspire young learners through substitute teaching opportunities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Vancouver School District
Vancouver, WA
09.1997 - 08.2025
- Experienced kindergarten teacher with twenty-nine years dedicated to fostering diverse classrooms.
Led dual language Russian-English kindergarten classes with a bilingual assistant for five years.
Oversaw a multicultural environment that included Pacific Islander, Russian, and Ukrainian students.
Implemented strategies such as sign language and visuals to assist students with IEPs and trauma backgrounds.
Now seeking substitute teaching opportunities to inspire young learners in various contexts. - Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment promoting respect and cooperation.
Education
Master of Arts - Education With Reading And Literacy K-12
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA09-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Education K-8
University of Portland
Portland05-1994
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Bilingual instruction
- Special education strategies
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Mentoring student teachers
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
Vancouver Public Schools Excellence Award June 3, 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Vancouver School District
09.1997 - 08.2025
Master of Arts - Education With Reading And Literacy K-12
City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Arts - Education K-8
University of Portland