Margaret Venn
Atlantic Beach,FL
Summary
As an Educator I aspire to:
• Awaken imagination and wonder.
• Enliven & expand the breadth of student learning,
• Strengthen literacy & numeracy with innovative & creative, practical methods.
• Address the developmental needs of all children, through integrated, art-filled learning.
• Use creativity in the classroom while nurturing emotional intelligences, kindness &responsibility through character building activities .
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
Seaside Charter School
2865 Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL
08.2019 - Current
- Foster student learning by establishing head, heart, & hands centered lesson plans & group activities.
- Implement Morning Circle, Main Lesson, Readers, Writers Workshop & Math Investigations. Conclude each lesson with hands on centers & Main Lesson Book Pages.
- Help students develop self-esteem, good behavior, & life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking & communication.
- Establish strong classroom management reinforced through intrinsic positive affirmations using Classroom Economy & Conscious Discipline.
- Work one-on-one in small groups with students to determine strengths, weaknesses & learning styles.
- Building positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Led & organized multiple field trips and hands-on activities for grade levels.
- Leader & organizer of 5th Grade Safety Patrols.
- Collaborate with administrators & coworkers to implement Waldorf principles.
Conference & Professional Development Teacher
AWSANA & APWE
Jacksonville, FL
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated virtually with AWSNA (Association of Waldorf School of Noth America) to create & teach art workshops for the summer conference.. Reaching upwards of 100 teachers and staff across the country.
- Coordinated virtually with APWE (The Alliance for Public Waldorf Education) to create art lessons and objectives to teach staff during Seaside Charter' s Professional Development monthly workshops.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting,
- Fulfilled contractual obligations and used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
K-8 Art Teacher
Seaside Charter School
2865 Mayport Road Atlantic Beach, Fl
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed the school-wide Art curriculum for Kindergarten - 8th Grade.
- Incorporated a variety of art styles, artist studies, 2D and 3D art projects for varying ages and abilities.
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
- Created student designed group projects to teach collaboration and teamwork. Created murals, as well as, backdrops and props for performances.
- Coordinated Art Shows each year that incorporated self portraits, 2D and 3D art pieces for each students.
- Coordinated field trips to museums and galleries to expose students to examples of art and history.
Elementary Teacher 3rd & 5th Grade
Chets Creek Elementary School
13200 Chets Creek BLVD Jacksonville, Fl
08.2000 - 06.2004
- Planned & implemented creative Florida Standard-based lessons.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects & class meetings.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning.
- Assisted in writing curriculum with alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Lead teacher who worked cooperatively and lead meetings with fellow teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
First & Second Grade Teacher
Classical Conversations Homeschool Co Op, Aquatic Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught 1st & 2nd graders twice a week at our Classical Conversations
- Homeschool Co Op
- Teaching included Reading, Writing, History, Science, and The Fine Arts.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Assisted 3-5 children per station during small-group learning periods.
Education
Graduate Certificate, Whole Child Program - 20019-current
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLBA - Child Development
Lee University
Cleveland, TN06.2000
Skills
- 5 Years of Waldorf Training
- Conscious Discipline Training
- Classroom Economy Training
- Readers and Writers Workshop Training
- Special Education Training
- Lead Teacher
- Handwork Teacher (felting, crocheting, & woodworking)
- Afterschool Tutoring
- Afterschool Art Club Teacher
- Safety Patrol Lead Teacher
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Conference & Professional Development Teacher
AWSANA & APWE
07.2021 - Current
Elementary Teacher, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
Seaside Charter School
08.2019 - Current
K-8 Art Teacher
Seaside Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2019
First & Second Grade Teacher
Classical Conversations Homeschool Co Op, Aquatic Dr
08.2013 - 06.2014
Elementary Teacher 3rd & 5th Grade
Chets Creek Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2004
Graduate Certificate, Whole Child Program - 20019-current
University of North Florida
BA - Child Development
Lee University