- teach 3rd grade content and language in 50% Spanish and 50% English

- instruct guided reading to small groups of 1st- 3rd grade students in English and Spanish

• rated effective/distinguished for two consistent years through Denver Public Schools LEAP observation rubric• collaborated with teammates to create new units of inquiry aligned to Common Core standards and district assessments• implemented learning from graduate course on Guided Reading Plus in daily instruction, which has so far resulted in an average of .75 years growth on midyear DRA2 assessment• redesigned and reviewed Program of Inquiry on International Baccalaureate school committee for ECE-5• wrote grants to fund interactive learning for students including an egg incubator, cash register, Reader’s Theater book sets, and conferences to further my own professional development

• 0.6 years midyear average growth on DRA2 for my students, 75% of whom were below grade level in reading; 92% of whom receive Free or Reduced Lunch• Backward-planned thematic-based units aligned to Common Core standards and district curriculum• Conducted 15 parent-teacher home visits• Managed a Spanish-speaking parent mentor for 10 hours a week to provide additional interventions • Grew teaching expertise by attending optional 6-week class on teaching addition and subtraction, lecture on culturally responsive teaching, conference on teaching struggling readers, No Nonsense Nurturer class• Recycling Coordinator for the entire school; Co-Leader of School Leadership Team

Instruct second grade curriculum, design lessons, units, and summative exams to assess learning, meet individual student needs and plan interventions accordingly. Instruct math, reading, spelling, writing, science, social studies, and character education.Achievements:• over one year average growth on DRA2 during first year teaching, average 1.5 years growth second year • lead 15 member girls volleyball team that placed fourth overall in Charter School League • received TFA leadership award for reflectiveness and relentless pursuit of results• creator of curriculum (long term plans, unit plans, daily plans, summative assessments) for second grade team from Common Core standards• planned rigorous curriculum resulting in 85% content mastery in reading, writing, math as measured by end of year assessment covering all Common Core standards• inspired students to achieve content mastery by employing hands-on, cooperative, kinesthetic, auditory, visual strategies to engage large population of bilingual students• committed to teaching in an urban school with extended school day and year, tutoring after school, and visiting student homes to strengthen relationships• created thematic based units that connect content from all subject areas • developed personal morning meeting, class theme of growth, and character education program to inspire students to be responsible, caring, respectful, honest, and hard-working• engaged students in learning through use of visual trackers, goal setting, manipulatives, cross-curricular content, guest speakers, field trips, and quality literature• created systems to foster independence and explorative learning, while teaching in small groups• built relationships with families who speak Spanish only through meetings, phone calls, and translating school letters • demonstrated ability to provide consistent and caring classroom management, organization, and effective discipline

Selected as one of 3,000 out of 17,400 applicants to serve in national service corps committed to teaching in under-resourced communities and becoming teacher leaders to expand opportunities for all childrenAttended two years of individualized, rigorous teacher development and training

• Completed research and created educational website for Sustainability Practices at ITS• Created “Onesies” one-sided paper notebooks to sell on campus to fund environmental projects• Organized a Printing Awareness Campaign including CBSM principles such as surveys,public commitments, striking prompts, and visibility

• Resolved computer and printer issues and monitored front help desk • Aided faculty in classroom technological difficulties

- design and sell purses made from repurposed materials- created own brand and marketing campaign

• Lead small discussion groups/tutoring sessions of high school students • Tutored any subject area and aided 12th graders in college application process

• Created and implemented my own outreach project for reducing Macalester faculty energy use through a presentation, news article, and personal communication • Wrote blog posts and energy action guides for website

• Taught and observed various environmental education presentations• Assisted and co-directed kick off of Green Star Schools program by presenting in classrooms, monitoring cafeteria composting and recycling, translating from Spanish• Hired as part time employee of Locker Leftovers program

• Head-coached advanced competition team and taught grade-school level basic classes • Trained three new coaches

• Supervised and guided 10 other staff members• Planned and lead games and activities with groups of up to 60 children• Addressed parental concerns and conflicts