Breathe-Move-Learn With Young Children

<p>Marcia Lee Unnever (formerly Marcia Lee) 2224 Milton Court NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 Cell: 949-468-9841 E-mail: marcia.lee@kidsfocususa.com Website: www.kidsfocususa.com EDUCATION California State University, Long Beach, California - post-graduate coursework in Reading Specialist Program, 45 units, 1971 - 1976 University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona - Bachelors Degree in Education with Highest Distinction, Major in English, Minors in History and Latin, 1970 Educational Trainer, New Mexico Kids Trainer Registry Competency 1: Child Growth, Development, and Learning PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Teaching Educational Trainer, NM Trainer Registry, Reading Specialist, ADD/ADHD Consultant, Kids Focus Principal Trainer Solutions Without Drugs and Kids Focus, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2010 - Current Founder of "Kids Focus" Founder of "Solutions Without Drugs," drug-free solutions for children Kids Focus Professional Development Workshops in NM and CA NMPED - 2020 Mindfulness and Emotional Wellness Project (NM Schools) Educational Support for children with ADD/ADHD behavior TEDxABQ Education Speaker, 2017 Radical Ideas in Education Build a Sharper Brain in Two Minutes Reading Specialist Kids Focus Tutoring+ - Reading, Writing, English, Study Skills combined with Kids Focus - Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2008 - present Kumon Math & Reading Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2007 - 2009 English Teacher and Reading Specialist Kraemer Middle School, Placentia Unified School District, Placentia, California, 1975-1977 Substitute Teacher, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, Norwalk, California, 1972-1974 Vail Middle School, Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, Arizona, 1970-1971 Technical Consulting Trainer Training Workshops on Independent Technical Consulting Sponsored by STC, Orange County, Los Angeles County, 1990-1995 Trained technical writers on how to establish and maintain independent technical writing consulting businesses; business and management skills; working with clients; supervising projects; how to maintain quality control. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC) March 2021 Early Childhood Conference - Nature Nurtures All Albuquerque, NM The Ultimate Preschool Workout - Movement, Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC), March 2020 Early Childhood Conference - All Are Welcome Here Albuquerque, NM Surprise: Social Emotional Learning Begins with Movement Native American Conference on Special Education Breaking Down Barriers, September 2019 Albuquerque, NM Caring for a Childs Body-Mind-Spirit Connection in the Classroom NMPED Inspire Journey to the Heart of Education Conference, May 2019 Albuquerque, NM Move Then Learn: How to Inspire Students to Give 100% Everyday New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC), March 2019 Early Childhood Conference - Beyond Labels - Envisioning the Strong Competent Child Albuquerque, NM Discover Each Childs Unique Learning Strengths and Support Social Emotional Development TEDxABQ ED Radical Ideas in Education April 1, 2017 Albuquerque, NM Build a Sharper Brain in Two Minutes New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC), March 2017 Early Childhood Conference - Pathways to Full Participation for All Albuquerque, NM Good-bye ADHD - Improving Early Childhood Behavior through Movement Head 2 to Toe Conference - New Mexico Department of Health April 2017 Albuquerque, NM Reducing Behavior and Learning Problems in the Classroom Using Movement NMCCS Conference - New Mexico Coalition for Charter Schools 2017 Spring Conference Albuquerque, NM Build a Sharper Brain in Minutes - Brain-Based Movement for the Classroom Head 2 to Toe Conference - New Mexico Department of Health April 2016 Albuquerque, NM Movement, Not Medication: Reducing ADHD-Type Behavior Native American Conference on Special Education - Walking the Journey Together March 2016 Albuquerque, NM Good-bye ADHD! Hello Academic Success - Without Medication! Native American Conference on Special Education - Coming Full Circle March 2015 Albuquerque, NM Good-bye ADD/ADHD! Hello Kids Focus! Simple Movements to Help Kids Focus, Feel Calm, and be Self-Resilient Parents Reaching Out - Family Leadership Conference April 2015 Albuquerque, NM Want to See Kids Learn and Behave? Let em Move! New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC), March 2015 Early Childhood Conference - Create Selves, Expand Futures Albuquerque, NM Expressing, Experiencing, and Exploring Childhood Potential Using Movement Head 2 to Toe - New Mexico Department of Health April 2015 Albuquerque, NM Improving Student Health and Academic Success in Minutes Through Movement Parents Reaching Out - Family Leadership Conference April 2014 Albuquerque, NM Improving Challenging Behaviors and Academic Success through Movement in the Classroom and at Home - effective strategies to support parents in dealing with challenging behavior such as ADD/ADHD and learning challenges New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC), March 2014 Early Childhood Conference - Rethinking the 3Rs Albuquerque, NM Rethinking and Transforming the 3Rs through Movement - laying a solid foundation for learning, memory, relating, and self-regulation through movement New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC), March 2013 Early Childhood Conference - Discovering the Hero Within Albuquerque, NM Spark the Hero Within - Through Movement: Effective, Practical Strategies for Classroom or Home Showing How to Use Simple Movements to Help Children Grow and Develop to Their Greatest Potential Childrens Success Foundation - Nurtured Heart Approach Global Summit June 2013 Albuquerque, NM Igniting the Nurtured Heart Approach Through Movement New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC), February 2012 Early Childhood Conference - Relationships: The Heart of Development Albuquerque, NM The Childs Relationship to Body and Brain: Self-Regulation Through Simple Movement and the Impact on Behavior, Development, Learning and ADHD International Society for Ethical Psychology & Psychiatry (ISEPP), October 2011 Conference - Alternatives to Biological Psychiatry: If We Dont Medicate, What Do We Do? Los Angeles, CA Childhood "ADHD" Behavior - The Neuroscience Behind Using Movement to Self-Regulate Instead of Medication Conferences Attended SAMHSA Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Writing a Winning & Competitive Grant Proposal - March, 2012 Conference Albuquerque, NM Technical Writing and Editing Freelance Copy Editor and Writer, Fullerton, California; Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1999 - current Lee Consultants, Independent Technical Writing Consultant, Fullerton, California, 1983-1999 Founder, Owner, Senior Writer, Senior Editor, Project Manager Wrote user guides, training manuals, policies and procedures manuals, and technical manuals. Trained technical writers and editors. Supervised quality control on all documents. Clients included Experian (aka TRW), Walt Disney, ARCO, Southern California Gas Company, Bank of America, Pacific Mutual, Home Savings and Loan, PacifiCare, Security Pacific Bank, Johnson Controls, MAI Basic Four. MAI Basic Four, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1981-1982 Department Manager, Technical Writing Department Established and managed the technical writing department. Hired and trained a staff of technical writers, editors, and graphic artists. Produced in-house, national award-winning user guides, training manuals, and technical documentation. Professional Affiliations Approved Vendor - APS, RRPS, and CNM NAEYC, NMAEYC - Central NM Chapter NMIRA - New Mexico International Reading Association ISEPP - International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry SouthWest Writers, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2007-2010 STC, Orange County, California - 1983-1999 NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) - 1983-1999 Vice-President, Los Angeles, California</p><br>