Laurie Clark
Denver Waldorf School
Denver,CO
44
years of professional experience
Dynamic lead teacher and director with a proven track record in designing and implementing innovative curricula based on Waldorf principles. Expertise in mentoring new educators and enhancing parent-teacher communication to boost student success and engagement.
Work History
Lead Teacher and Director Denver Waldorf School
44 Years- Designed and implemented innovative curricula aligned with Waldorf educational principles.
- Mentored and trained new teachers, fostering professional development and collaboration.
- Facilitated inclusive classroom environments encouraging active learning and student engagement.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress, adapting instruction to meet diverse needs.
- Collaborated with parents and community stakeholders, enhancing school-parent partnerships.
- Led faculty meetings to discuss curriculum enhancements and share best practices among staff.
- Advocated for student-centered approaches, promoting social-emotional growth within the classroom setting.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Mentored staff in pedagogical best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Advocated for inclusive policies that promote diversity within the school community.
- Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging development of cutting-edge solutions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Therapeutic Education - Therapeutic Education
Skills
Childcare needs
Lesson planning
Activity planning
Conflict resolution
Classroom management
Child development
Behavior modeling
Parent-teacher communication
Key decision making
Parent-teacher collaboration
Safety awareness
Student engagement
Educational leadership
Training and mentoring
Timeline
Lead Teacher and Director Denver Waldorf School
Denver Waldorf School
09.1977 - 09.2021Read More
Association of Healing Education
Therapeutic Education from Therapeutic Education
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Red Rocks Community College
Associate of Arts from Early Childhood Care And Education
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