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Charlotte Guest

Long Beach,California

Summary

Passionate Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher hoping to bring a love of Waldorf Education to the Waldorf School of Orange County. I am hardworking, dedicated, and strive to be thoughtful and intentional in my work with students, collogues, and parents. So much of this work inspires and delights me. In particular I enjoy supporting the children in my class as they develop empathy and kindness with one another. Bringing puppetry, singing, storytelling, practical arts, and creating a safe and warm home away from home classroom environment is what thrills me.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Kindergarten Teacher

Maple Village Waldorf School
  • Executed daily, weekly and yearly curriculum for children between the ages of four and seven at a Waldorf accredited school
  • Including developmentally appropriate: circles, stories, puppet shows, class plays, crafts, artistic work, festivals, birthdays, 'little ones' curriculum, finger plays, transitional activities, practical work, walks, and more
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, class parent meetings, and parent education
  • Served as Early Childhood department chair and WECAN representative
  • Received professional evaluation from a WECAN representative
  • Worked collaboratively with early childhood teachers to create a cohesive early childhood department
  • Expanded my work to include strong elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion through festivals, storytelling and more.
  • Included many new elements into the kindergarten classroom to address sensory integration
  • Brought a love for puppetry and storytelling to the Maple Village community through school events and open houses.

Aftercare/Summer Camp Director/Teacher and Kindergarten Assistant

Sanderling Waldorf School
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Developed my teaching abilities and deepened my understanding of Waldorf Education through seeing it and living it
  • Prepared food, supported transitions, built relationships with families and colleagues and created an environment of warmth and comfort in the classroom
  • Widened my understanding of: circle work, puppetry, seasonal celebrations, crafts, birthdays, rhythm, healthy diet, developmental movement, and child study
  • Learned skills in organization, communication, and how to develop a successful program.

Teacher Assistant

Naropa University
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Supported and participated in teaching different Waldorf crafts and projects such as wet and dry felting, doll making, embroidery, rod, standing, finger, and puppet making, and marionettes.

Teachers

Snow Lion Preschool
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Worked as a morning lead teacher in this Waldorf inspired preschool facilitating circles, transitions, children's play, activities and stories, songs, verses, finger plays, puppets, and seasonal curriculum.

Education

Child Care Center Operations and Record Keeping Orientation Certificate -

San Diego

Certified First Aid, CPR, and Universal Precautions -

Long Beach
01.2022

Certification of Completion Waldorf Teacher Education -

Waldorf School of Southern California
Northridge, California
01.2019

B.A., Early Childhood Education -

Naropa University
Boulder, Colorado
01.2008

Skills

  • Joyful, empathetic, patient and kind
  • Clear communication with students, colleagues, and parents
  • Passionate about bringing curriculum that is in alignment with the principles of diversity, inclusion and equity
  • Developing skills in sensory integration and neurodiversity

Timeline

Aftercare/Summer Camp Director/Teacher and Kindergarten Assistant

Sanderling Waldorf School
01.2009 - 01.2014

Teacher Assistant

Naropa University
01.2009 - 01.2010

Teachers

Snow Lion Preschool
01.2008 - 01.2009

Lead Kindergarten Teacher

Maple Village Waldorf School

Child Care Center Operations and Record Keeping Orientation Certificate -

San Diego

Certified First Aid, CPR, and Universal Precautions -

Long Beach

Certification of Completion Waldorf Teacher Education -

Waldorf School of Southern California

B.A., Early Childhood Education -

Naropa University

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