Dorian Walker
Stamford public schools
Stamford,CT
41
years of professional experience
Early childhood educator with 40+ years’ experience designing play-based Pre-K/K curricula and delivering developmentally appropriate classroom instruction. Proven instructional leader – coached teachers, delivered professional development, and led district SRBI interventions that accelerated literacy growth; seeking part-time preschool substitute roles to provide instructional continuity, strong classroom routines, and inclusive, school-readiness-focused learning environments.
Work History
Instructional coordinator
17 Years 10 Months- Developed instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated teacher training sessions to enhance instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with educators to implement innovative teaching practices.
- Evaluated and selected educational resources and technologies for classrooms.
Kindergarten teacher
23 YearsEducation
Bachelor of Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Skills
Curriculum Design & Implementation
Pre-K Teaching
Pre-K Teacher Coaching
SRBI Interventions / Progress Monitoring
Professional Development Design & Delivery
Classroom Management
Family Engagement / Partnerships
Accomplishments
- 40+ years of experience in early childhood education and instructional leadership, designing developmentally appropriate, play-based curricula for Pre-K and kindergarten learners.
- Created and scaled classroom-ready Pre-K curriculum adopted by multiple schools, improving kindergarten readiness and engagement.
- Coached 50+ Pre-K and K teachers and delivered 200+ hours of professional development on emergent literacy, differentiated instruction, and positive behavior supports, leading to measurable gains in instructional quality.
- Led SRBI (Scientific Research-Based Interventions) implementation district-wide: developed tiered interventions and progress-monitoring systems that accelerated literacy growth for struggling students.
- Mentored new teachers and instructional teams, reducing classroom management incidents and strengthening family-school partnerships through targeted communication strategies.
- Designed and facilitated data-driven PD and coaching cycles that aligned classroom practice with district goals and supported continuity of instruction during staff transitions.
- Partnered with families and multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments that supported social-emotional development and school readiness.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Address: 38 Sunset Street, Stamford, CT, 06907
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Timeline
Instructional coordinator
Stamford public schools
08.2008 - 06.2026Read More
Kindergarten teacher
Stamford public schools
08.1985 - 08.2008Read More
University of Bridgeport
Master of Education from Early Childhood Education
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Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Education
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