Linda Zaldivar

Our Teachers

Linda Zaldivar

I am a recently retired teacher following a successful 20-year career in Virginia public schools. While teaching I derived great satisfaction from teaching Spanish to both beginning and advanced students. I served as chair for the Spanish department and helped to develop curriculum that increased the pace of learning for language students. Part of my success may be ascribed to authenticity. I am originally from Latin America and I know the hispanic culture extremely well. I have traveled extensively and taught in El Salvador, Honduras, as well as the United States

One of the joys of my life was to teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. This experience allowed me to learn a lot about what high school students need to be successful in their future. When it came time to consider partial retirement, I developed some ideas about how to apply what I had learned to very young children. My method, which can be described as teaching through play, has the potential to equip children ages 2 months to 5 years with everything they need to succeed in kindergarten. My method increases the capacity for learning across all developmental domains: physical, cognitive, emotional, language, and social development.

I am excited to work with this age group who typically are able to soak up huge amounts of information while having fun.

I am certified by Maryland Credentials and Maryland Excels.

Philosophy

I believe in the value of human diversity and the fair treatment of all people. It is my number one goal to provide the kind of environment and the kind of influences that encourage all children (including children under IFSP/IEP Plans) to become creative, independent, responsible, well rounded, self-directed adults who can make decisions for themselves. My desire is for excellence in meeting the needs of children and their families for nurturing, growth and development, relationships and understanding. My values and beliefs about children are deeply rooted in the history of Early Childhood Education

Location

Quiet cul de sac in a residential area in Rockville, MD

About our program

Bun Bun Bunny Wonderschool aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young children who will be successful in the school environment. To this end, I have developed a fun and challenging program, where children can strive according to their needs. Thus, the learning experiences help them develop socially, creatively, emotionally, physically and intellectually.

I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can express their individuality, while providing them with a variety of experiences and enhance their development.

Admissions

Join the Bun Bun Bunny Wonderschool community in four easy steps:

1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our program

Come see what makes Bun Bun Bunny Wonderschool unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you would like to enroll, please submit an application at www.wonderschool.com/bun-bun-bunny-wonderschool-7001/apply – note that we require tours for all prospective families. Please do not submit an application if you have not visited the program.

4. Enroll

After reviewing your application, we’ll send an enrollment invitation. Upon accepting your invitation you’ll pay your enrollment fee, fill out enrollment documents and review our Parent Handbook.