Melanie Kidd
Corvallis
Summary
With a talent for creating programs and classroom atmospheres, I provide a loving, warm, and beautiful environment where each child feels secure and seen to become their best self. With 11 years of experience, I guide my students through imaginative play, develop their sense of beauty and wonder, and guide parents through the early childhood years based on the indications given by Rudolf Steiner.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Early Childhood / Kindergarten Teacher
Gaia School
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Coordinated outdoor field trips to the beach and local farms to enrich students' learning experiences in the natural world around them.
- Provided comprehensive mentorship to new teachers in Waldorf pedagogy, covering all aspects from classroom design and layout to sourcing materials, puppetry, music, curriculum content, and holistic classroom management.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child's progress and upcoming events.
- Worked to develop the entire early-childhood campus, including yurt, furniture designs, and playground placements and structures
Kindergarten Teacher
Corvallis Waldorf School
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Transformed Kindergarten yard
Kindergarten Teacher/Creative Director
Golden Bridges School
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Designed/landscaped/maintained school farm
- Creative Artistic Director for the new campus location
Preschool program Founder/Teacher
Singing Stones School
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Founded the outdoor preschool program
- Started as a founding faculty member
- Creative Artistic Director
Preschool and Kindergarten Practicum
Live Oak Waldorf School - Meadow Vista
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Taught Circle Time with preschool children
- Taught Story Time for kindergarten children
10th Grade Embryology Practicum Teacher/9-12 Arts Practicum Teacher
San Francisco Waldorf High School
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Taught embryology as a practicing teacher - Grade 10
- Taught drawing, painting and sculpting - Grade 9-12
Aftercare Director/Assistant Teacher
Singing Stones School
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Assisted and substituted for classes preschool-3rd grade.
- Directed and organized the aftercare program for ages 3-9.
- Interviewed and trained staff for the aftercare program.
Education
Waldorf Teacher Training Certificate -
Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training
07.2018
Bachelor Associates of Fine Arts -
Academy of Art University
05.2016
Skills
- Teaching - Preschool/Kindergarten Waldorf Teacher, woodworking, fiber arts
- Arts - Singer/Sculptor/Welder/Painter/Florist/Puppeteer
- Communication - Parent-Teacher communication, Storytelling
- Organizer - Outdoor Programing/Seasonal Festivals/Fundraising Events/Campus Design
Accomplishments
- Founding teacher for 3 Waldorf inspired schools
References
- Laurie Ruggiero, Board President for Singing Stones School, Walnut Creek, CA, laurieruggiero@gmail.com, 925.285.9647
- Diane David, Early Childhood Teacher, Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training, El Sobrante, CA, dianejohndavid@sbcglobal.net, 415.751.0798
- Ken Smith, Director, Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training, El Sobrante, CA, ken@bacwtt.org, 415.479.4400
Projects
Campus Design-Golden Bridges Campus Redesign and Relocation Director, Orchestrated the relocation of the school to the new campus, created organizational systems for the classrooms and campus, designed the look of the new campus (color schemes, furniture, art, lazuring, interior design) Fundraising Gala - Spring Gala, Fully decorated a fundraising Gala - Raised $10,000 Holistic Waldorf Educator, Fine Artist Painter and Sculptor Seasonal Fairs and Festivals - Halloween Journey, Organized Fairs for all four seasons as well as the biggest event year round - The Halloween Journey
Hobbies
My hobbies include backpacking, hiking, yoga, art of all forms, garden, and design
Timeline
Director of Early Childhood / Kindergarten Teacher
Gaia School
08.2022 - 07.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Corvallis Waldorf School
07.2021 - 07.2022
Kindergarten Teacher/Creative Director
Golden Bridges School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Preschool and Kindergarten Practicum
Live Oak Waldorf School - Meadow Vista
10.2017 - 11.2017
10th Grade Embryology Practicum Teacher/9-12 Arts Practicum Teacher
San Francisco Waldorf High School
01.2017 - 02.2017
Preschool program Founder/Teacher
Singing Stones School
09.2016 - 06.2018
Aftercare Director/Assistant Teacher
Singing Stones School
09.2013 - 06.2016
Waldorf Teacher Training Certificate -
Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training
Bachelor Associates of Fine Arts -
Academy of Art University
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