Carol Poorman Shih
Ardmore
Summary
Professional educator rooted in child development with a strong understanding of Anthroposophy and Waldorf education. Experienced in classroom as well as home education settings. Skilled in fostering healthy classroom rhythms as well as protecting the beauty and sacredness of childhood.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent-Child Teacher, Parent Volunteer
SunGate Educational Community
01.2022 - Current
- Provides programming and instruction for parent-child class for parents and children aged 2-5
- Assists teachers with outdoor supervision, meal preparation and other programming support
Community Midwife
Kindred Spirits Midwifery
01.2020 - Current
- Provides prenatal, birth and postpartum care to families desiring holistic birth care
- Attends births as primary care provider
Director of Cherub Choir
Ardmore Presbyterian Church
01.2009 - Current
- Directs, organizes and teaches weekly children's choir for children aged 4-7
- Conducts 5-7 performances per year
Nature School Teacher
Ridley Nature School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught nature-based, full day program for children aged 5-12
- Co-planned science and social studies lessons related to local ecology and history
Midwifery Apprentice
Alchemy Birth and Wellness
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Assisted and participated in all aspects of Traditional, home birth midwifery practice
- Attended 40 births and participated in prenatal and postpartum care of all clients
Childbirth Educator
American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Taught 12-week natural childbirth classes for expectant couples
Birth Doula
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Provide pregnancy, labor and post-partum support to expectant couples
- Attended births in home, birth center and hospital settings
- Helped to establish breastfeeding and advised on infant care and development
Director of Children, Youth and Family
Woodland Presbyterian Church
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Taught and Directed Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Children's Worship, Nursery Care
- Organized Family Fellowship Events
- Founded and directed Youth Program
- Started Toddler Playgroup
- Implemented new Drama Program for School aged children
- Gave weekly Children's sermon
- Preached occasionally and planned and led youth worship services
- Assisted in Worship
- Managed and Oversaw Volunteers
Second Grade Teacher
Spruce Hill Christian School
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Classroom teacher in a diverse, urban Christian School
- Instructed children in literacy, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and bible through thematic units
- Implemented the Responsive Classroom approach to classroom management
1:1 Instructional Assistant
Belmont Hills Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assisted special needs 5th grade student in classroom setting
- Assisted teacher in daily lessons and activities
- Lead guided reading and small math groups
Church School Coordinator
St Peter's Church
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Teacher for multi-aged Sunday school class
- Organized all children's church activities
- Organized children-led worship services
- Developed Sunday school curriculum
Program Coordinator
Generations Incorporated
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Coordinated intergenerational literacy tutoring at a Boston Public Elementary School (grades K-5)
- Arranged for and schedule all tutoring sessions
After-School Teacher
Brookwood School
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Responsible for 50-70 children per day at a private, Montessori- based primary school (grades PK-8)
- Manage book keeping and logistical aspects
- Plan and teach art lessons and literacy activities
Education
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
Eastern University
12-2010
Bachelor of Social Work -
Gordon College
01.2007
Skills
- Waldorf education
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Parent-Child Teacher, Parent Volunteer
SunGate Educational Community
01.2022 - Current
Community Midwife
Kindred Spirits Midwifery
01.2020 - Current
Nature School Teacher
Ridley Nature School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Midwifery Apprentice
Alchemy Birth and Wellness
01.2015 - 01.2020
Childbirth Educator
American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth
01.2011 - 01.2020
Birth Doula
01.2011 - 01.2020
Director of Children, Youth and Family
Woodland Presbyterian Church
01.2011 - 01.2016
Director of Cherub Choir
Ardmore Presbyterian Church
01.2009 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Spruce Hill Christian School
01.2009 - 01.2011
1:1 Instructional Assistant
Belmont Hills Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Church School Coordinator
St Peter's Church
01.2007 - 01.2008
Program Coordinator
Generations Incorporated
01.2007 - 01.2008
After-School Teacher
Brookwood School
01.2004 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Social Work -
Gordon College
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
Eastern University
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