Marianna Parkhurst

• 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.

- Facilitated Parent conferences, home visits, meetings with families to discuss behavioral management plans, and helped support children with IEPs in collaboration with their specialists.

• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.

- Implemented individualized plans to support children's educational needs and developmental goals.

• Planned and implemented Creative Curriculum based on Children's interests
• Managed the classroom through guiding assistant teachers and associate teachers, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.

- Involved staff through task delegation and monthly meetings

• Managed staff and acted as Center Director in the absence of the Center Director
• Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps through ASQs and DRDPs.

• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Worked with 24 Toddlers ranging from 1-2 years of age
• Managed staff schedules and supported other classrooms
• Worked 12 hour shifts to accommodate needs of family
• attended school full time while working
• Created curriculum that was age appropriate for children and met agency expectations
• Created valuable relationships with parents and children

• Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
• Worked with a cohort of children aged 10 months to 2 years
• Worked under Lead Teacher Lisa Stedman whom was my mentor, asking questions and receiving weekly feedback
• Promoted from Assistant to Associate through recommendation from Mentor
• Earned my ADT whilst working at the Early Learning Center
• Utilized ASQ's. DRDPs, hosted parent conferences and assisted in Home Visits and In-Takes
• Created valuable connections with families that last until today.