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Ann Marie Estridge

annmestridge@gmail.com | (863)-220-3485 |

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teaching Strategies Coach Mentor   

    2024-Present                                                                                                                                                                                      

·          Mentor and support instructional coaches across multiple programs (Head Start, Title 1, VPK) by modeling best practices, facilitating coaching cycles, and promoting fidelity to The Creative Curriculum and GOLD assessment tools.

·          Design and deliver professional learning experiences, including PLCs, coaching communities, and one-to-one sessions, that emphasize relationship-building, reflective practice, and data-informed decision-making.

·          Create and curate engaging coaching resources (guides, visuals, interactive activities, and digital tools) aligned with Teaching Strategies frameworks to strengthen teacher growth, instructional quality, and child outcomes.

 

Polk County Public Schools                                                                                                                                                                                                               

2021-2024

Instructional Coach

  •          Successfully coached and mentored multiple classroom instructors to improve teaching practices, and drive

                instruction focused on student growth.

  •       Instructional Coach in the Ambassador Program which aided in turning a fledgling classroom around to meet with fidelity the standards        of the Creative Curriculum.
  •       Currently part of a team that leads training district-wide to support teachers with implementing the curriculum, and understanding                GOLD, Al’s Pals, and Ready Rosie.
  •     Intense training with low-providing sites to help them become successful in implementation, documentation, and delivery of                         instruction.

 

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Instructor

2017- 2021

·         Dynamic classroom instructor provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students

·         Piloted The Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies for the Polk County Public Schools Early Childhood Program

 

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

Conscious Discipline Institute, Participant

Immersive training focusing on social-emotional strategies for children and adults

EDUCATION

American College of Education

Masters in Instructional Coaching

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Interdisciplinary Studies 

Associates of Arts Early Childhood Education

Certifications/ Skills

·         Florida Teaching Certification

·         Knowledge of Current Trends and Methods used in Education

·         Team Builder

·         Team Player

·         Customer Service Driven

References

Available upon request

 

My Digital Design Philosophy

The core philosophy that drives my work in digital design is that learning should be accessible, meaningful, and inspiring for everyone. I believe design is more than how something looks—it’s how it feels to the learner. My goal is always to remove barriers, create clarity, and spark curiosity. Whether I’m building resources for teachers or guiding professional learning, I want my designs to invite people in, honor their unique needs, and support them in seeing their own potential.