Margery Divita
Rockville
Summary
Passionate advocate for children and families in diverse communities with a background in early childhood education and family support. Experienced educator in inclusive, student-centered classrooms for children ages 3–5, skilled in building family partnerships, facilitating play-based learning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support school readiness. Committed to empowering caregivers through education, communication, and community resources.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator (Head Start and PreK)
Brown Station Elementary School
Gaithersburg
08.2023 - Current
- Fosters strong relationships with students, families, and staff while creating a supportive, high-expectation classroom culture
- Collaborates with parents to support children's development and well-being
- Values social-emotional development and incorporates whole-body, experiential learning strategies to create engaging, accessible learning experiences for all students
- Uses real life environment to make learning come to life for a deeper understanding
Preschool Lead Teacher (3-Year-olds)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Gaithersburg
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Led three-year-old program, creating play-based, developmentally appropriate learning environment that promoted early school readiness
- Developed engaging, age-appropriate lessons that encouraged creativity, curiosity, and supported holistic child development
- Established strong relationships with families, enhancing collaboration and support within learning community centered on whole child development
Educator (Kindergarten and First Grade)
South Lake Elementary and Glenallan Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Facilitated family engagement nights, modeling learning strategies and providing caregivers with tools to support child development at home
- Promoted social-emotional growth and critical thinking through daily instruction that fostered problem-solving and self-regulation
- Encouraged caregiver participation in classroom activities and volunteer opportunities, strengthening family engagement
Community Development Support Staff
MD Developmental Disabilities Self-Directed Program
08.2022 - Current
- Provides direct support to adults with intellectual disabilities, assisting with daily activities, life skills, and community integration
- Implements and documents individualized goals and behavior plans, tracking progress to support client growth and well-being
- Collaborates with families and individuals to establish goals and create individualized progress monitoring plans, enhancing personal development
- Creates and implements instructional plans, activities, and learning models to achieve independent living, communication, and self-sustaining goals in home and community settings
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Hood College
Frederick, MD05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson Univ.
Towson, MD05-2012
Skills
- Child Development
- Family Engagement & Caregiver Partnership
- Play-Based & Developmentally Appropriate Instruction
- Whole-Child & Social-Emotional Development Inclusive & Culturally Responsive Practices
- Collaboration & Leadership
Certification
- Adult CPR and AED Certified, American Safety and Health Institute, 01/01/25
- Passed Praxis for English for Speakers of Other Languages Exam, 01/01/19
- Passed School Leaders Licensure Assessment, 01/01/18
- Passed Praxis I and Praxis II, 01/01/10
Leadership And Advocacy Roles
- Elected Faculty Representative, 08/01/21, 08/01/22
- Mentor Teacher, 08/01/19, 08/01/20
- MCCPTA Kennedy Cluster Representative, 08/01/19, 08/01/20
- Dream Academy After School Teacher, 01/01/17, 05/01/17
- Kindergarten Team Leader, 08/01/14, 08/01/17
Professional Development
- Certificate of Completion- Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 01/01/23
- Certificate of Completion -Understanding Each Other; Communicating with Families, Staff and Your Community, 01/01/23
- Techniques for Success Conference with National Down Syndrome Society, 01/01/23
- MCCPTA Kennedy Cluster Representative, 08/01/19, 08/01/20
- Participated in ILT Equity Training, 01/01/17
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator (Head Start and PreK)
Brown Station Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher (3-Year-olds)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
08.2022 - 01.2023
Community Development Support Staff
MD Developmental Disabilities Self-Directed Program
08.2022 - Current
Educator (Kindergarten and First Grade)
South Lake Elementary and Glenallan Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Hood College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson Univ.