Renee Slawson
Skykomish,WA
Summary
Passionate elementary educator with specialized expertise in Montessori-inspired instruction across all subjects, effectively aligned with state standards. Experienced in multi-age classroom leadership and dedicated to fostering social-emotional growth in learners.
Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Superintendent, coordinating governance tasks, student liaison, attendance management and transportation scheduling. Uses classroom and district knowledge to ensure efficient school operations and family engagement efforts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Skykomish School District
Skykomish, Washington
08.2025 - Current
- Managed daily office operations for Skykomish School District, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive records and smooth workflow.
- Collaborate with staff to improve administrative processes and enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated student transportation logistics, effectively managing routing changes and facilitating clear communication with drivers and families.
- Monitored progress of students’ academic performance, attendance records, and discipline issues.
- Supported office operations by answering phone calls and responding to inquiries.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Skykomish School District
Skykomish, Washington
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised children during playtime, ensuring safety and promoting positive interactions.
- Prepared educational materials and classroom resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
Monroe Montessori School
Monroe, Washington
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Delivered comprehensive Montessori instruction to enhance academic and social development for students in grades one to three.
- Developed and implemented Montessori-based lesson plans to teach academic, emotional, and physical skills.
- Developed individualized learning plans to support diverse learning needs and styles, fostering student engagement and growth.
- Established individual goals for each student aligned with state standards to guide personalized learning and track progress.
- Promoted hands-on learning, critical thinking, and self-directed exploration.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Science in Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2018
Skills
- Montessori Pedagogy Integration (NAMC)
- Prepared Learning Environments
- Multi-Age Instruction
- Neurodivergent Student Support
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Parent engagement
- Outdoor learning
- Special needs support
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Montessori philosophy
- Patient
- Hands-on lessons
Certification
Washington State Teaching Certificate (K-8)
Timeline
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Skykomish School District
08.2025 - Current
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Skykomish School District
09.2024 - 08.2025
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher
Monroe Montessori School
08.2020 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Master of Science in Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Washington University