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Valarie Austin

Greenbelt,MD

Summary

Experienced, veteran educator specializing in literacy and child development, with a focus on English language learners. Demonstrated success in enhancing parent engagement and creating supportive classroom environments that promote academic readiness. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and collaboration, ensuring adherence to MSDE Accreditation Standards for Prekindergarten.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prekindergarten Teacher

PGCPS-Catherine T. Reed Elementary
Lanham, Maryland
08.2019 - Current
  • Fostered constructive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure efficient communication about student progress, family engagement, and assistance
  • Cultivated nurturing classroom environment enhancing social and emotional development
  • Executed hands-on, play-based strategies to enhance experiential learning, including concept and language development
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and skills for kindergarten readiness
  • Refine the Prekindergarten program to maintain compliance with MSDE Accreditation Standards
  • Collaborate with school teams to ensure students have a smooth transition to kindergarten

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

PGCPS-Catherine T. Reed
08.2014 - 06.2019

Early Literacy and Reading Recovery Teacher

Charles County Public Schools
Waldorf, Maryland
08.2001 - 06.2014
  • Developed individualized reading intervention plans for struggling students
  • Implemented evidence-based strategies that improved literacy skills in early learners
  • Collaborated with teachers to integrate effective reading recovery techniques into classroom instruction
  • Guided individual students and small groups in grades K-2 through tailored literacy-learning activities

First Grade Teacher

City School District of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, New York
09.1994 - 06.2001

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus
New York, NY
08-1994

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hampton University
Hampton, VA
05-1993

Some College (No Degree) - Reading Courses (School of Education)

Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY

Skills

  • Science of Reading certified
  • Early literacy
  • Child development
  • Cultural competency
  • English language learners
  • Classroom management
  • Parent and family engagement
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Professional development

Accomplishments

  • Science of Reading Foundations July 2025
  • 10 years of Service PGCPS
  • Prekindergarten MSDE Accreditation 2023-Present
  • Maryland Green Schools Coordinator 2020-2021 Recertification Award
  • Recognized Charles County Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2013-2014

Certification

  • Reading Teacher K-8
  • Elementary Teacher K-6
  • Early Childhood Teacher PK-3
  • TESOL K-12

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Prekindergarten Teacher

PGCPS-Catherine T. Reed Elementary
08.2019 - Current

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

PGCPS-Catherine T. Reed
08.2014 - 06.2019

Early Literacy and Reading Recovery Teacher

Charles County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2014

First Grade Teacher

City School District of New Rochelle
09.1994 - 06.2001

Master of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hampton University

Some College (No Degree) - Reading Courses (School of Education)

Manhattanville College

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