Audrey Menke Email & Phone Number

San Jose, Ca

• Served a diverse population of multi-ethnic, multi-cultural students. Of these students, 4 were non-English speakers while 14 spoke English as a second language• Designed, implemented, and evaluated standards-based instruction of math, reading, writing, social studies, science, technology, art, computers, and PE using the workshop model• Collaborated with grade level team and Buck Institute instructors to create and implement multiple PBL projects• Piloted new Reader’s Workshop program for the school by teaming with 4th grade colleagues to implement a more individualized, student-centered learning instruction in a variety of literature• Led extracurricular activities such as a STEM Lab, after school tutoring, social committee, and garden club to build social community and student engagement

Springfield, Missouri Area

• Co-planned with 2nd grade team engaging, student centered reading, writing, My Math, and PBL lessons that met Common Core State Standards• Differentiated instruction to meet all needs, including those of 6 ELL students and 1 SPED student• Created and applied behavior and reinforcement systems for both individual students and whole class

San Jose, Ca

• Assisted students both academically and behaviorally in the classroom setting• Differentiated instruction for individual students and small groups• Collaborated with classroom teacher, aide, and school personnel to meet students’ IEP goals and encourage appropriate social behaviors• 1:1 aide to a 2nd grade student with Autism in mainstream classroom

Springfield, Missouri Area

• Coordinated daily activities for 42 students to encourage healthy, responsible, and creative lifestyles • Developed strong relationships and communication with parents, students, coworkers, school staff, and management• Created a positive Behavior Management Plan to limit behavior issues, using a variety of techniques to fit situations and student when a situation arose