Specialist
Harry Wilkinson
11851 Monument Drive #------------
Fairfax, VA 22031 HarryW------------
Profile
Dedicated and responsible elementary and preschool specialty teacher in movement, music, and drama with 10+ years of experience. An excellent classroom manager who can adapt to the changing needs of students and keep them engaged in the task at hand. 18 semester hours of ED,D. level ECE credits.
Lesson & Activity Planning
Early Childhood Development
Supervision
Student Assessment
Parent-Teacher Communication
Cooperative Learning
Education
Walden University October 2017 ED.S in Early Childhood Education
GPA 3.66 Walden University
Ashford University January 2012
B.A. in Communications
GPA: 3.83
Honors: Magna cum Laude
Ashford University September 2013
M.A. in Education, Teaching with Technology
GPA: 3.78
Teaching Experience
51T------------ 2018-Present
Online Instructor
taught English grammar, vocabulary, and phonics to Asian students ages 5 and up
taught areas of social studies, history, and language arts as part of developing English language fluency
Chesterbrook Academy Vienna, VA 2018-Present
STEAM Teacher
taught STEAM and music curriculum for Preschool through KChesterbrook Academy Elementary School
Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School Sterling, Virginia 2016=2018
Music Teacher
taught general music for grades Pre K through 8th grade
directed choral performances, holiday specials and theater performances
taught piano and voice lessons
Jordan Kitts Music Fairfax, Virgnia 2001-2012
Teaching Specialist
taught group piano classes for children ages 3 through 12
taught private piano lessons for children and adults
J127 Education Group Fairfax, Virginia 2008-2016
Preschool Curriculum and Teaching Specialist
Designed and taught Merritt Academy Preschool's first preschool music/movement curriculum
Implement curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at Merritt Academy and Appletree Schools
Provide support and materials to teachers, admin, and support staff
Designed and taught PlayKids Theater After School Club for ages K through 6th grade
Designed and taught PlayKids Folktales Theater Club for ages 3-6
Wilkinson Educational Studios Chantilly, Virginia 2013 – Present
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Instructional Media, Curriculum, and Teaching Specialist
Arts education focusing on movement and music, story play, and music instruction
Design Online Teacher Training Courses in Curriculum
Design Online Music Lessons and Tutorials
Developed Music and Piano Lab online tool
Designed ECE curriculum in music, movement, and story play
Additional Relevant Experience
Wilkinson Educational Studios Fairfax, Virginia 2012
Author/Producer
Children's Educational CD: "How the Sun and the Moon Came to Be and Other Playable Folktales from Around the World 2012
• Adapted five folk tales for ECE audience
• Narrated and developed music
• Produced and packaged for Amazon Services
The Playhouse Program Fairfax, Virginia; Westchester County, NY 1991 through 2001
Author/Curriculum Specialist
Curriculum guide: "The Playhouse Program: Creative Learning through Movement and Dramatic Play 1992• Wrote and designed the curriculum of movement, music, and play for ECE classroom
• Taught teacher workshops on the program• Implemented the program in various schools and daycare centers. Schools served: Trinity Mops Preschool Alexandria, Virginia; Washington Street Preschool Alexandria, Virginia; Ridge Street School Rye Brook, NY; SUNY Purchase in Port Chester, NY; Hofstra University Long Island
Memberships: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 2013 to Present
Harry Wilkinson
11851 Monument Drive #------------
Fairfax, VA 22031 HarryW------------
Profile
Dedicated and responsible elementary and preschool specialty teacher in movement, music, and drama with 10+ years of experience. An excellent classroom manager who can adapt to the changing needs of students and keep them engaged in the task at hand. 18 semester hours of ED,D. level ECE credits.
Lesson & Activity Planning
Early Childhood Development
Supervision
Student Assessment
Parent-Teacher Communication
Cooperative Learning
Education
Walden University October 2017 ED.S in Early Childhood Education
GPA 3.66 Walden University
Ashford University January 2012
B.A. in Communications
GPA: 3.83
Honors: Magna cum Laude
Ashford University September 2013
M.A. in Education, Teaching with Technology
GPA: 3.78
Teaching Experience
51T------------ 2018-Present
Online Instructor
taught English grammar, vocabulary, and phonics to Asian students ages 5 and up
taught areas of social studies, history, and language arts as part of developing English language fluency
Chesterbrook Academy Vienna, VA 2018-Present
STEAM Teacher
taught STEAM and music curriculum for Preschool through KChesterbrook Academy Elementary School
Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School Sterling, Virginia 2016=2018
Music Teacher
taught general music for grades Pre K through 8th grade
directed choral performances, holiday specials and theater performances
taught piano and voice lessons
Jordan Kitts Music Fairfax, Virgnia 2001-2012
Teaching Specialist
taught group piano classes for children ages 3 through 12
taught private piano lessons for children and adults
J127 Education Group Fairfax, Virginia 2008-2016
Preschool Curriculum and Teaching Specialist
Designed and taught Merritt Academy Preschool's first preschool music/movement curriculum
Implement curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at Merritt Academy and Appletree Schools
Provide support and materials to teachers, admin, and support staff
Designed and taught PlayKids Theater After School Club for ages K through 6th grade
Designed and taught PlayKids Folktales Theater Club for ages 3-6
Wilkinson Educational Studios Chantilly, Virginia 2013 – Present
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Instructional Media, Curriculum, and Teaching Specialist
Arts education focusing on movement and music, story play, and music instruction
Design Online Teacher Training Courses in Curriculum
Design Online Music Lessons and Tutorials
Developed Music and Piano Lab online tool
Designed ECE curriculum in music, movement, and story play
Additional Relevant Experience
Wilkinson Educational Studios Fairfax, Virginia 2012
Author/Producer
Children's Educational CD: "How the Sun and the Moon Came to Be and Other Playable Folktales from Around the World 2012
• Adapted five folk tales for ECE audience
• Narrated and developed music
• Produced and packaged for Amazon Services
The Playhouse Program Fairfax, Virginia; Westchester County, NY 1991 through 2001
Author/Curriculum Specialist
Curriculum guide: "The Playhouse Program: Creative Learning through Movement and Dramatic Play 1992• Wrote and designed the curriculum of movement, music, and play for ECE classroom
• Taught teacher workshops on the program• Implemented the program in various schools and daycare centers. Schools served: Trinity Mops Preschool Alexandria, Virginia; Washington Street Preschool Alexandria, Virginia; Ridge Street School Rye Brook, NY; SUNY Purchase in Port Chester, NY; Hofstra University Long Island
Memberships: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 2013 to Present