Julie Buck
DENVER,CO
Summary
Highly motivated, experienced teaching professional with a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Montessori credentials in Infant/Toddler, Primary, and Secondary I/II levels. Recognized as an innovative Middle School Teacher with expertise in curriculum design, classroom management, and differentiated instruction. Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude contribute to positive student outcomes. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior School
Denver, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Middle School Classroom Teacher
- English Language Arts teacher
- Social Studies teacher
- Math teacher
Private Tutor, Academic Coach, Consultant
08.2023 - Current
- Tutors wide range of students on an individual basis and specializes in tailoring sessions, coaching, strategies, and content to their needs
- Supports families in accessing information, strategizing, goal setting, and more
Middle School Teacher, Leadership Team Member, and Toddler Level Curriculum Coordinator
Montessori Children's House of Denver
Denver, USA
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Middle School (Secondary I) Classroom Teacher
- Leads Middle School classroom (7th, 8th, 9th grades) in all aspects of instruction, guidance, environment set up and maintenance, as well as the development, creation, and implementation of all curriculum areas
- Communicates with, engages, and supports parents and community members
- Advocates for students and collaborates with professionals, community members, and family members in relevant aspects of their health/ well being, development and learning
- Leadership Team Member
- Responsible for collaboration, communication, and implementation of school-wide policies, decisions, and functions in coordination with team members
- Leverages classroom experience as well as feedback from staff and community members to successfully implement programming, strategies, and decisions
- Toddler Level Curriculum Coordinator
- Supports, trains, develops curriculum, programming, and materials
- Oversees school-wide Toddler teaching team and curriculum
- Communicates and collaborates with and on behalf of the teaching team in conversations with leadership and the community
- Plans and organizes meetings and professional development opportunities
Campus Director
Montessori Children's House of Denver
Denver, USA
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Responsible for daily campus operations, including staffing, onboarding, and the smooth functioning of the school
- Observed, supported, trained, evaluated, collaborated, and oversaw all teaching staff
- Responsible for parent, family, and community experiences, engagement, and collaboration
Founder, Owner and Operator
Denver Family Consulting
05.2007 - 08.2015
- Parent/Family coaching, consulting and education services
- Doula, car seat technician, breastfeeding classes/support and infant/toddler sign language classes
Education
Secondary I/II Trained and Credentialed - Secondary I/II Montessori Teacher Training and Credential
Houston Montessori Center
01.2022
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology- Emphasis in Adult Learning, Child Development, Brain Development and Counseling
University of Colorado, Denver
Denver, CO09.2009
Preschool and Kindergarten (Ages 3 to 6) Montessori Teacher Training and Certification -
North American Montessori Center
Vancouver, Canada04.2006
Infant and Toddler (Birth to Three) Montessori Teacher training and certification -
Montessori Education Center of the Rockies
Boulder, CO06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Early Childhood Education
College of Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.2003
Skills
- Literacy skills
- Quality education
- Verbal crisis prevention intervention
- Hands-on learning
- Lesson planning expertise
- Public speaking expert
- Tutoring experience
- Smartboard operation
- Child development specialist
- Student rapport building
- Literacy strategies
- Group leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Health and wellbeing
Certification
- Colorado Teaching License, Current
- Director Certified - State of Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Large Center, 07/01/15
- Public Montessori In Action - Leadership Coach; Trained and Certified, 02/01/21 - 05/31/21
- Dare to Lead - Trained and Certified, 08/01/21 - 05/31/22
- CPR, Medication Administration, and First Aid - Trained and Certified, Current
- Expanding Quality for Infants and Toddler Training and Certification - CO Dept. Of Education/CO Dept. of Human Services, 08/01/14 - 12/31/14
- SafeKids Worldwide - Car Seat Technician Training and Certification, 12/01/12
- International BodyTalk Association - Body Talk Access Training and Certification, 08/01/09
- CAPPA Lactation Educator Training and Certification, 06/01/08
- Advanced Practice Birth Support Training for Mountain Midwifery Birth Center, Summer 2008
- Certified Signing Smart Infant and Toddler Sign Language Instructor, 07/01/07
- CAPPA Postpartum Doula Training and Certification, 09/01/07
- CAPPA Labor Doula Training and Certification, 08/01/06
References
Available upon request
Awards
Nominated for Who's Who Among America's Teachers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior School
08.2023 - Current
Private Tutor, Academic Coach, Consultant
08.2023 - Current
Middle School Teacher, Leadership Team Member, and Toddler Level Curriculum Coordinator
Montessori Children's House of Denver
08.2019 - 05.2023
Campus Director
Montessori Children's House of Denver
08.2015 - 08.2019
Founder, Owner and Operator
Denver Family Consulting
05.2007 - 08.2015
- Colorado Teaching License, Current
- Director Certified - State of Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Large Center, 07/01/15
- Public Montessori In Action - Leadership Coach; Trained and Certified, 02/01/21 - 05/31/21
- Dare to Lead - Trained and Certified, 08/01/21 - 05/31/22
- CPR, Medication Administration, and First Aid - Trained and Certified, Current
- Expanding Quality for Infants and Toddler Training and Certification - CO Dept. Of Education/CO Dept. of Human Services, 08/01/14 - 12/31/14
- SafeKids Worldwide - Car Seat Technician Training and Certification, 12/01/12
- International BodyTalk Association - Body Talk Access Training and Certification, 08/01/09
- CAPPA Lactation Educator Training and Certification, 06/01/08
- Advanced Practice Birth Support Training for Mountain Midwifery Birth Center, Summer 2008
- Certified Signing Smart Infant and Toddler Sign Language Instructor, 07/01/07
- CAPPA Postpartum Doula Training and Certification, 09/01/07
- CAPPA Labor Doula Training and Certification, 08/01/06
Secondary I/II Trained and Credentialed - Secondary I/II Montessori Teacher Training and Credential
Houston Montessori Center
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology- Emphasis in Adult Learning, Child Development, Brain Development and Counseling
University of Colorado, Denver
Preschool and Kindergarten (Ages 3 to 6) Montessori Teacher Training and Certification -
North American Montessori Center
Infant and Toddler (Birth to Three) Montessori Teacher training and certification -
Montessori Education Center of the Rockies
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Early Childhood Education
College of Charleston, South Carolina
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