Early Childhood Teacher

Margot S Hollender

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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

ALEXANDER ZAWADZKI COLLEGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Bytom, Poland Graduated Feb. 1979 • Obtained teaching degree in Early Childhood Education, specializing in kindergarten and elementary levels

• Due to exceptional academic performance, graduated half a year in advance.

INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Katowice, Poland Graduated Oct. 1984 • Received credentials as an Early Childhood Education Specialist in teaching, music, art, and technical skills.

KEYSTONE COLLEGE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT Philadelphia, PA Completed 2003

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) NATIONAL CREDENTIALING PROGRAM Completed 2003 & 2007 WORK EXPERIENCE

A CHARMING WORLD – BRIGHT HORIZONS Bensalem, PA July 1993 - Present Lead Teacher and Program Coordinator • Provided overall management and supervision of teaching teams to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children to encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. • Designed and implemented appropriate curriculum and developmental lesson plans, as well as managing classroom systems and regulations. • Supervised the teaching team while providing leadership, direction, and training for staff.

THE ASSOCIATED POLISH HOME Philadelphia, PA Oct. 1989 – Present Polish Language Teacher and Youth Choir Director • Instructed and created lesson plans for children and adult Polish language classes every Saturday.

THE SEEDLINGS LEARNING CENTER Bala Cynwyd, PA Sept. 1991 – July 1993 • Created and maintained lesson plans for toddlers, ages 2 and 3.

PINCUS BROTHERS-MAXWELL SUIT FACTORY Philadelphia, PA Sept. 1991 – July 1993 Suit Tailor

HONORS AND AWARDS

PARENT-TEACHER PARTNERSHIP AWARD May 2010

HEART PRINCIPLE AWARD May 2008

JANICE HILL AWARD May 2003 National Outstanding Teacher Award • Awarded for demonstrating commitment to the field of early childhood education, listening to colleagues and participating wholeheartedly in center and school activities.

POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS AWARD May 1991 THE FIRST DEGREE OF PROFESSIONAL SPECIALIZATION IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AWARD June 1986 • Granted by the Władysław Spasowski Education Board in Katowice, Poland for exceptional teaching abilities.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

COMPUTER SKILLS: ProCare Database, Microsoft Office Products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

TALENTS: Artistic, sing, play accordion and piano

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluent in English, Polish, Russian, and German

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