Work
Experience
November 2018 - Present
Multi-Grades Teacher - St. Vrain Valley School District
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Provide instruction and support to a diverse student population, including students who have been expelled or administratively placed
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Regularly collaborate with the School Counselor, Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, fellow Multi-Grades Teacher and Administration to effectively meet the needs of our students
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Design student learning plans that align with individual student goals and state standards
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Regularly utilize online programs in a blended learning environment
August - Dec. 2013
Mathematics Teacher - International School of Bremen
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Energetically taught and ensured all students comprehended 6th and 7th grade mathematics
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Created Scheme of works for 6th and 7th grade curriculum, aligned with the International Baccalaureate Standards
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Utilized the Interactive White Board on a daily basis to deliver lessons
October 2011 - August 2013
English Teacher - English4Professionals
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Taught teenagers and adults English as a second language
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Managed students one-on-one or in classes with multiple students with well planned lessons
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Prepared students for presentations and shared in their successes
September 2009 - June 2011
Mathematics Teacher - San Diego Unified School District
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Instructed 6th, 7th, & 8th grade math classes & one 7th grade AVID class
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Analyzed student test data using Data Director and Excel spreadsheets to inform instruction and raised proficiency levels from 25% to 60% in one year
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Planned, created, and implemented Mathematics Parent Involvement Night that increased parent involvement and contributed to a higher rate of homework completion
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Managed classroom instruction and regularly integrated new ideas in the classroom with use of technology through student NetBooks and a Promethean board
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Collaborated with colleagues to plan curriculum pacing guide, schedule of assignments for each unit, everyday lessons that addressed the California Content Standards, and evaluated student progress
Education
December 2021
CU Denver | Master’s Degree
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Master of Arts Learning Design and Technology, Option: K-12
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Endorsement Instructional Technology Specialist K-12
May 2009
California State University San Marcos | Bachelor's Degree & Teaching Credential
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Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies
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Depth of study in History
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Graduated Magna Cum Laude
2003 - 2005
University of San Diego | Bachelor’s Degree
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Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies
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Concentration in Mathematics
Licenses/ Credentials
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Colorado Professional Teacher License, November 2018
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Elementary Education K-6, Instructional Technology Specialist (K-12), Middle School Mathematics Education (6-8), Social Studies Education (7-12), & English Language Arts (7-12)
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California Multiple Subject Credential with an English Learner Authorization, May 2009
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NCLB Compliant through CSET
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California Single Subject Credential: Foundational-Level Mathematics & Social Science Authorization, May 2009
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CSET Mathematics Subtest 110 & 111
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