Marikatherine Elmquist
Brea,CA
Summary
Educational leader offering 26 years of expertise in education. Dedicating to serving the students, families and staff of the Lowell Joint School District through meeting the needs of the individual while maintaining high standards for all.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Jordan Elementary School
Whittier
12.2014 - Current
- Supervised and evaluated certificated and classified staff, facilitated professional learning opportunities for staff, implemented Dual Language program for the district, implemented before/after-school and in school intervention programs, promoted community partnerships with non-profits and corporations to provide assistance to families in need, established a culture that is supportive of an inclusive community
4th,5th and 6th Grade Teacher, RSP Teacher, and Special Education Summer School Teacher
Lowell Joint School District
Whittier
09.2000 - 11.2014
- Served as the Administrative Designee, served as Fourth and Sixth Grade Team Leader, designed data-driven instructional goals and curriculum, fostered a sense of school community through creation of 'Big Buddies/Little Buddies', collaborated with other staff as both general education teacher and special education teacher, served as At-Risk Math Teacher for extended-day program, served as site Lead STEM practitioner
7th Grade Teacher, Language Arts
Washington Middle School
La Habra
01.1999 - 01.2000
7th/8th Grade Teacher
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Placerville
01.1998 - 01.1999
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Lowell Joint School District
Whittier, CA
09.1996 - 06.1998
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Standardized Testing Site Coordinator
- Staff Development
- Student and Parent Relations
- Community Engagement
- Program Implementation
Other District Positions (Current & Past)
- CASC Coach
- BTSA Support Provider
- Early Childhood Team Member
- District Advisory Committee Member
- Teachers’ Association President/Bargaining Team Chair
- Instructional Coach
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, Liberal Studies
- Master of Arts in Education, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, Education, Special Education
- Doctorate of Education – Ed. Leadership, California State University, Fullerton, CA
Credentials And Certificates
- Administrative Services Credential (Clear)
- Professional Clear Multiple Subject
- Clear Level II Education Specialist (authorization to teach special education)
- Clear Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (EL authorization)
References
- Jim Coombs, Superintendent of Schools, Lowell Joint School District, Whittier, CA, (562) 902-4200
- Sheri McDonald, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Lowell Joint School District, Whittier, CA, (562) 902-4278
- Krista Van Hoogmoed, Olita Elementary School, Lowell Joint School District, Whittier, CA, (562) 902-4250
Certification
Administrative Services Credential
Professional Clear Multiple Subject
Clear Level II Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate
Clear Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
Timeline
Principal
Jordan Elementary School
12.2014 - Current
4th,5th and 6th Grade Teacher, RSP Teacher, and Special Education Summer School Teacher
Lowell Joint School District
09.2000 - 11.2014
7th Grade Teacher, Language Arts
Washington Middle School
01.1999 - 01.2000
7th/8th Grade Teacher
Pleasant Valley Middle School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Lowell Joint School District
09.1996 - 06.1998
Administrative Services Credential
Professional Clear Multiple Subject
Clear Level II Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate
Clear Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
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