Emily A. Marinkovic
Greenville
Summary
Montessori educator with 7+ years of experience working with young children in structured classroom environments. I'm passionate about creating calm, engaging spaces where children feel safe, curious, and motivated to learn. I focus on observing closely, responding intentionally, and helping each child build confidence, independence, and a genuine love of learning. I'm also deeply interested in how education is evolving, including forward uses of AI to support learners and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Greenville Montessori School
Greenville
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging, age-appropriate Spanish instruction, fostering language acquisition across multiple grade levels
- Built strong relationships, supporting language development and increasing student engagement
- Adapt lessons to meet a wide range of developmental stages and learning styles
- Maintained structured routines and consistent communication, enhancing student learning and collaboration with staff
Teacher
Greenville Montessori School
Greenville
08.2024 - Current
- Established structured classroom systems and routines to enhance student engagement
- Tailored teaching strategies to meet individual student needs, fostering personalized learning
- Facilitated hands-on learning activities to enhance student understanding.
Primary Lead Teacher
Greenville Montessori School
Greenville
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Designed and facilitated daily learning experiences supporting independence, curiosity, and engagement
- Established calm, structured classroom environment that prioritized emotional safety and fostered student well-being
- Observed and documented student development in real time, using insights to guide instruction
- Maintained detailed records of student progress and developmental milestones to inform tailored instructional strategies
- Adjusted activities based on individual needs and interests
- Guided children through emotional challenges with co-regulation strategies to enhance resilience and emotional regulation
- Communicated regularly with families, providing clear updates on growth and development
Assistant Teacher
Greenville Montessori School
Greenville
08.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Teacher
Tall Oaks Montessori School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Education
Associate's - Business
Pitt Community College
Greenville08-2026
Psychology, Spanish
Virginia Tech
01-2019
Skills
- Language instruction
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Language immersion techniques
- Educational technology
- Documentation
- Structured Documentation Systems
- Data Utilization
- Observation
- Personalized Lesson Plans
- Hands-on Learning Experiences
- Movement-based Learning
- Play-Based Learning
- Individualized Learning
- Activity Adaptation
- Forward-Thinking Education
- Future-focused Education
- Learner-centered Education
- Continuous professional development
- Group and individual instruction
- Academic record keeping
- Emotional Development
- Emotional support
- Co-Regulation
- Frustration Support
- Resilience Building
- Relationship Building
- Family Communication
- Curiosity Support
- Independence Support
- Intrinsic Motivation
- Language proficiency benchmarks
- Group and individual instruction
- Academic record keeping
- Language immersion techniques
- Educational technology
Certification
- AMS Montessori Certification
- Notary Public for the State of North Carolina
Projects
Arete Academy (Independent Project), Designed an AI-supported platform for students, parents, and educators, Focused on improving communication, organization, and individualized learning, Inspired by emerging education models prioritizing agency and mastery
Languages
Fluent Spanish
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Greenville Montessori School
08.2025 - Current
Teacher
Greenville Montessori School
08.2024 - Current
Primary Lead Teacher
Greenville Montessori School
06.2021 - 06.2024
Assistant Teacher
Greenville Montessori School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Teacher
Tall Oaks Montessori School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Associate's - Business
Pitt Community College
Psychology, Spanish
Virginia Tech