Wade Turner
Pre-K Teacher
Arlington,VA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in rallying Parent support to Student's unique educational strengths and challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Virginia PreSchool Initiative
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, United States
08.2010 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, parents and the Wolf Trap Foundation to help neurodiverse students reach learning objectives through dramatic play and arts expression.
- Lead students from economically disadvantaged households to achieve VA benchmarks In literacy and math.
Grade 4/5 Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, United States
09.2001 - 08.2010
Founded the 4/5 wing of the previous early childhood program, teaching state standards through 'Shakespeare in the park' program, historical reenactments, and project based learning in math and science.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Autism Studies
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC 05.2012 - 05.2014
Masters in Education - Early Childhood Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 09.1994 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 09.1981 - 06.1985
Skills
Inclusive and Developmentally Appropriate teaching
undefinedAccomplishments
- Demonstration Teacher, Wolf Trap Foundation's Donors and Stakeholders, after hosting three years of Artist in Residency programs.
- Facilitator, NBTC Recertification Support Cohort
- Presenter on Early Childhood Autism Inclusion Practices NAEYC National Conference
- Lead Social Studies Teacher
Certification
Autism Studies Post-Grad Certificate
Timeline
Post Graduate Certificate - Autism Studies
George Washington University, The
05.2012 - 05.2014
Virginia PreSchool Initiative
Arlington Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
Grade 4/5 Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
09.2001 - 08.2010
Masters in Education - Early Childhood Education
George Mason University
09.1994 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Virginia
09.1981 - 06.1985
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