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Summary

After a long career as a Waldorf early childhood and class teacher, I am seeking a substitute teaching position in grades 1 - 8 and/or early childhood classes where my extensive experience and love of teaching children may be of service.

Work experience

September 2018March 2020

Substitute Teacher

Whidbey Island Waldorf School

Substituted in early childhood classes as well as grades 1 - 8

September 2018September 2019

Facilitator

Mother Mentors

Facilitated a  group play experience for parents and children ages toddler - five; facilitated adult conversations on parenting topics; supervised volunteers; developed art and craft projects for parents and children; introduced natural materials into children's play and beautified classroom; told daily stories accompanied by puppet plays, singing and movement

August 2015December 2016

Elementary School Teacher, grades 4 and 5

Whidbey Island Waldorf School

Fulltime teacher; chair, Grades Section; member, Professional Development Committee and Faculty Council. Frequent storyteller at assemblies.

Education

September 1977June 1978

Waldorf Education Certificate

Rudolf Steiner College

Member of first graduating class in Teacher Training at R. Steiner College; developed independent study program in early childhood education

September 1970June 1972

B.S. cum laude in Elementary Education

New York University

Attending school at night after working days as an assistant in various private school settings gave practical relevance to my studies

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August 1987June 2016

Waldorf teacher, school founder, pedagogical administrator, board member

Waldorf School of Atlanta, Santa Cruz Waldorf School, East Bay Waldorf School

Developed and initiated a Waldorf school in Atlanta Georgia, teaching there in kindergarten and grades 1 - 5, pioneered the position of lower school administrator in a K-12 Waldorf school, served as a board member in 3 Waldorf schools

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July 2006July 2006

Instructor

Rudolf Steiner College

Taught teacher trainees during summer courses in language arts, grades 5 - 8.  Taught grade 8 child development class.