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Marcia Walter

Holyoke,CO

Summary

Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at The Dragon's Wagon Preschool, excelling in inclusive education and fostering parent-teacher relations. Skilled in mentoring teachers and enhancing student engagement through interactive learning. Committed to developing tailored educational plans that promote literacy and support diverse learners, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Director/Teacher

The Dragon's Wagon Preschool
08.1989 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Fostered strong relationships between faculty members through effective communication channels and team-building events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO
12.2011

Skills

  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Staff management
  • Early childhood education
  • Inclusive education
  • Progress reporting
  • Literacy development
  • Student engagement
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • IEP planning
  • Parental participation

Timeline

Director/Teacher

The Dragon's Wagon Preschool
08.1989 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Colorado Christian University