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Arvada, Co, Us

Thornton, Colorado, United States

In this position I have designed creative, rigorous, student-centered, standards aligned unit plans and assessments for 8th grade U.S. History, Government, Geography, and Financial Literacy courses. As part of this role I have differentiated learning opportunities for English language learners and students with learning accommodations to engage with and express their learning in diverse language domains. I have used adapted assessments and learning scaffolds based on continued data analysis… Show more In this position I have designed creative, rigorous, student-centered, standards aligned unit plans and assessments for 8th grade U.S. History, Government, Geography, and Financial Literacy courses. As part of this role I have differentiated learning opportunities for English language learners and students with learning accommodations to engage with and express their learning in diverse language domains. I have used adapted assessments and learning scaffolds based on continued data analysis cycles, feedback from administrative observations and personal reflection. I have also developed and maintained equitable classroom routines and expectations with 8th grade team. I have also built, shared and implemented team-building and SEL methods to build and maintain a supportive classroom environment. Managed multiple projects including the design and implementation of an 8th grade capstone project, 8th grade team building initiatives, and 8th grade orientation in person and remote. I value being a part of a collaborative and communicative team. I have collaborated with school and district officials to implement effective teaching strategies for all learners and teamed with ELA and Visual Arts teachers to design cross-curricular projects. One of the reasons I have been successful in my role is because of the culture of collaboration, support and communication that my middle school team has maintained. I started teaching in-person at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. This required me to hone my ability to pivot and adapt instruction and communication regularly. I have also served on our school leadership team as 8th grade representative for 2022-2023 school year. Show less

Aurora, Co.

In this role I have substituted in K-12 classrooms across the Aurora Community. I have implemented lesson plans in K-12 classrooms across the school district, created engaging activities to supplement learning in science, English, and theater courses, and implemented classroom management and student engagement strategies. Additionally I have created long-term lesson plans to support future substitutes in classrooms that do not have a full time teacher and have not found a long term substitute… Show more In this role I have substituted in K-12 classrooms across the Aurora Community. I have implemented lesson plans in K-12 classrooms across the school district, created engaging activities to supplement learning in science, English, and theater courses, and implemented classroom management and student engagement strategies. Additionally I have created long-term lesson plans to support future substitutes in classrooms that do not have a full time teacher and have not found a long term substitute. Show less

Aurora, Co

As a student teacher I worked in a 10th grade U.S. History class and an 11th grade Civics class. I worked with approximately 30 students in each class and took on graduated responsibilities over the course of the year. These responsibilities included designing and teaching relevant and engaging learning sequences and differentiating learning opportunities for English language learners and students with learning accommodations. I facilitated mastery of content and skill development by… Show more As a student teacher I worked in a 10th grade U.S. History class and an 11th grade Civics class. I worked with approximately 30 students in each class and took on graduated responsibilities over the course of the year. These responsibilities included designing and teaching relevant and engaging learning sequences and differentiating learning opportunities for English language learners and students with learning accommodations. I facilitated mastery of content and skill development by implementing evidence-based strategies such as the backwards design model and the CREDE standards in lesson plans. My core teaching belief is to established and maintained a caring classroom community with students by connecting the learning to students lives and experiences and creating spaces for students to bring their perspectives and lived experiences into the classroom. In this position i also participated data-driven analysis with professional learning teams to adjust instruction and drive student learning. Show less

Aurora, Colorado

I am responsible for conducting grant research and development to fund projects and initiatives across the Aurora Public Schools (APS) district. I assist APS teachers and administrators in identifying funding sources for projects and an in applying for and securing these funds. I work in collaboration with the Grants team to draft narratives, budgets, and other aspects of grant applications as well.

Aurora, Colorado

I worked with donor and member outreach, event follow up, and program development with the Aurora Public Schools Foundation. I conducted daily donor and member outreach and processed incoming donations and contributions as well as tracked outgoing payments from the Foundation. I also drafted updates to various Foundation documents including scholarship administration policies. Additionally I developed a fundraising campaign based around the local Colfax Marathon event.

Aurora, Co

-Event planning to collaborate with international groups in Aurora as well as to welcome international delegations to the city.-Networking via website updates and social media outreach to connect with other major international groups in the city.-Administrative work to keep company databases of donors, members, and financial documents updated.-Research on potential sister city partnerships and other exchange opportunities for ASCI.

Greater Denver Area

Providing quality customer service to and counseling to degree-seeking students.Identifying programs that met each student’s specific goals and needs.Promoting student enrollment and retention by collaborating with other departments.Guiding students through college and financial aid applications.Managing a database of over 600 prospective students.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

As the Student Affairs Manager I was responsible for the students health and safety during their time living in Cambodia. Because this was a new center I wrote and established center rules and risk management plans to work with a new and changing program. I also led their cultural and country orientation sessions once they arrived in the country, and constantly worked with them to immerse them in the culture through community service projects and field trips. I established a long-term… Show more As the Student Affairs Manager I was responsible for the students health and safety during their time living in Cambodia. Because this was a new center I wrote and established center rules and risk management plans to work with a new and changing program. I also led their cultural and country orientation sessions once they arrived in the country, and constantly worked with them to immerse them in the culture through community service projects and field trips. I established a long-term partnership with a local NGO and developed an environmental education curriculum for our students to lead in a Cambodian school. Show less

As the Student Affairs Manager I was responsible for the students health and safety during their time living in Tanzania. I wrote risk management plans and monitored their safety and security during their time abroad. I also led their cultural and country orientation sessions once they arrived in the country, and constantly worked with them to immerse them in the culture through community service projects, field trips, or home stay experiences with local families. Additionally I helped to teach… Show more As the Student Affairs Manager I was responsible for the students health and safety during their time living in Tanzania. I wrote risk management plans and monitored their safety and security during their time abroad. I also led their cultural and country orientation sessions once they arrived in the country, and constantly worked with them to immerse them in the culture through community service projects, field trips, or home stay experiences with local families. Additionally I helped to teach them the local language- Swahili. I also acted as a driver during out safaris and expeditions, and supported the academic field exercises designed by the PhD professors. Show less

Rockville, Md

Led outdoor environmental science and team building exercises for sixth grade students, as well as science exploration lessons for students in grade k-5. I participated in and led professional development sessions for educators in the county to help enhance their science lessons in the classroom. In addition I conducted in-classroom lessons ranging from garden planting to native wildlife exploration in elementary schools.

Gained valuable experience as an environmental educator through my placement with Montgomery County Public Schools. I attended professional development sessions focusing on utilizing social media and engaging communities. In addition I attended two conferences that focused on environmental issues in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I led birthday party groups for ages four through eight that focused on educating the participants about the animals and the conservation efforts that are surrounding the animals. I was responsible for engaging the children and managing the parties.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I helped to organize activities that would extend the childrens learning at the Zoo through their aftercare experience. This included organizing activities that would engage children across a range of ages (four through eleven).

Oberlin, Oh

I led informative tours to prospective students at Oberlin College and also helped to assist the admissions counselors in their recruiting activities as an office assistant.

Master'S Of Arts, Secondary Education And Teaching

Emphasis on Secondary Social Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Varsity field hockey team. America Reads tutor As a religious studies student I conducted ethnographic research.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Studies, Religion

Activities and Societies: Varsity Field Hockey team, Campus tour guide, America Reads literacy tutor. As a religion major I had a variety.