Joan Walsh
Summary
Educator with over 20 years of experience teaching children in preschool through first grade in public and private school settings-including ESOL students, students with IEPs, foster students, homebound students, and students in transitional housing.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
FECEP/Head Start Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools, Cunningham Park ES
Vienna, Virginia
09.2016 - 06.2022
- Created a language rich school family environment with hands-on learning experiences for 18 students between 3-5 years of age.
- Taught small and large group lessons (i.e., literacy, math, social studies, science), differentiating instruction when needed for students with cognitive, developmental, and/or social delays.
- Implemented Conscious Discipline and Second Step social-emotional learning programs.
- Consistently communicated with parents in numerous and varied ways (i.e., Google Voice, weekly newsletter, Twitter @CPESHeadStart) to report on school happenings, academic and social progress, and any observed health conditions.
- Mentored student teachers.
Kindergarten Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools, Cunningham Park ES
Vienna, Virginia
09.2010 - 06.2016
- Planned and differentiated instruction for all curricula.
- Assessed student knowledge to guide instruction.
- Developed yearly field trip to adjacent shopping mall for students to observe environmental print/street signs, and end of year Market reinforcing money skills.
FECEP/Head Start Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools, Westlawn ES
Falls Church, Virginia
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Created a language rich environment with hands-on learning experiences for 16 students between 3-5 years of age.
- Taught small and large group lessons (i.e., literacy, math, social studies, science), differentiated instruction when needed for cognitive, developmental and/or social delays.
- Consistently communicated with parents in numerous and varied ways (i.e., weekly newsletter, email, phone calls) to report on school happenings, academic and social progress, and any observed health conditions.
PreK Teacher; Outdoor Teacher
Vienna Baptist Children's Center
Vienna, Virginia
09.2005 - 06.2009
- Developed and taught small group/large group instruction generated by emerging student interest.
- Created outdoor locomotor and science activities for VBCC students with regards to seasons and interest of students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools, Great Falls ES
Great Falls, Virginia
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Planned and differentiated instruction for all curricula in a half-day setting.
- Assessed student knowledge to guide instruction.
First Grade Teacher
International School Of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2000 - 06.2003
- Created, planned and taught six curricular units.
- Created end of year 'Grade One Museum' to showcase student learning.
- Authored Grade One Social Studies scope and sequence, and six curricular unit plans.
- Managed lower primary school's budget. Oriented new faculty to programs and procedures.
- Led classroom management/assertiveness training for elementary school teacher assistants.
Consultant
U.S. Agency For International Development
Cairo, Egypt;, Dhaka, Bangladesh
08.1988 - 07.1992
- Created organizational structure for the establishment of The Egyptian Center for Economic Thought.
- Assisted in USAID's efforts to strengthen the Bangladeshi private sector.
- Administered grants to the Micro Industries Development Society (MIDAS); analyzed budget estimates and expenditures.
International Trade Specialist
U.S. Department Of Commerce
Washington, DC
06.1985 - 08.1988
- Identified and analyzed economic policy issues in the ASEAN nations. Provided oral and written analyses for the Under Secretary of Commerce.
- Created and interpreted foreign policy export controls. Maintained licensing guidelines. Arbitrated interagency disputes and recommended actions.
Education
Master in Education - Graduate School of Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia2000
Master in Public And International Affairs - Graduate School of Public & International Affairs
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA1996
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC1982
Accomplishments
- Town of Vienna, VA Mayor's Volunteer Award, 2021
- Fairfax County Public Schools Inclusive Placement Opportunities for Preschoolers Award, 2020
Timeline
FECEP/Head Start Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools, Cunningham Park ES
09.2016 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools, Cunningham Park ES
09.2010 - 06.2016
FECEP/Head Start Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools, Westlawn ES
09.2009 - 06.2010
PreK Teacher; Outdoor Teacher
Vienna Baptist Children's Center
09.2005 - 06.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools, Great Falls ES
09.2003 - 06.2004
First Grade Teacher
International School Of Kenya
07.2000 - 06.2003
Consultant
U.S. Agency For International Development
08.1988 - 07.1992
International Trade Specialist
U.S. Department Of Commerce
06.1985 - 08.1988
Master in Education - Graduate School of Education
George Mason University
Master in Public And International Affairs - Graduate School of Public & International Affairs
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Catholic University of America