MARQUITA ATKINSON
WYNCOTE,PA
Summary
am a seasoned educator with over a decade of experience specializing in early childhood and special education. My career has been defined by a commitment to inclusive learning and building supportive relationships with parents. I’m highly adaptable, comfortable working autonomously, and always looking for ways to evolve my teaching practice to better serve my students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Abington Friends School
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
09.2022 - Current
- Built strong, trusting relationships with students to foster a safe learning environment.
- Facilitated routines and activities to maintain classroom focus.
- Maintained a safe learning space.
Special Instructor
Dynamicare Therapy
Lakewood, NJ
01.2017 - Current
- Facilitated hands-on activities that improved preschoolers' academic skills and social-emotional well-being.
- Developed personalized IEPs that accurately represented each child's learning methods and achievable goals.
- Partnered with therapists to incorporate therapeutic strategies into daily classroom interactions.
- Administered DACY-2 assessments to evaluate developmental levels and guide instructional strategies.
Assistant Teacher
Germantown Academy
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to enhance student engagement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies.
Lead Pre-K Counts Teacher
Your Child's World
Philadelphia, United States
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Organized and updated student information consistently.
Lead Teacher
We Care Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with parents and staff to foster student development and track progress.
- Organized classroom decorations and learning stations to stimulate creativity and engagement.
- Maintained calm and patience in student interactions to nurture individual growth and learning.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd, PA05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MDSkills
- IEP development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Early childhood education
- Special education support
- Parent communication
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Collaborative education
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexible team player
Certification
- PA N-3
- PA K-6
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Abington Friends School
09.2022 - Current
Special Instructor
Dynamicare Therapy
01.2017 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Germantown Academy
09.2015 - 06.2016
Lead Pre-K Counts Teacher
Your Child's World
09.2013 - 06.2015
Lead Teacher
We Care Learning Center
01.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Education
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Temple University
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore