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College and Career Readiness Specialist, PSEO, Assessments

Created a new program for Obama Elementary School in which all students were introduced to college and the world of work. Through college visits, field trips, hands-on experiences, and group projects, students explored personal interests and skills. Excellent classroom management skillsCreative lesson planning with experiential learningTaught Second Step, Junior Achievement, and Get Ready curricula Guided 250+ students annually on their first experience on a college campusWrote and was awarded a grant that was used to create curriculum that taught architectural design and construction through building a birdhouse and was featured on WCCO and KARE-11 evening news programs.http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/05/30/birdhouses-building-relationships-at-st-paul-elementary-school/ Committee Chair of the College and Career Fair PBIS Committee memberTaught students from a wide variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds Utilized PBIS and Responsive Classroom principles dailyIncorporated AVID into classroom lessons

Counseled students on an individual or small group basis regarding personal, emotional, social, academic and behavioral concernsConsulted with families regarding their students' academic progress, school adjustment, and post-secondary plansCoordinated student assemblies on drug/alcohol abuse and bullyingWorked with County Social Services regarding at-risk studentsActively participated as a member of the Student Assistant TeamAdministered standardized tests (MCA II, AP)Counseled students with social, academic, and mental health concerns

Demonstrated organizational, communication, and leadership skillsTested students in math and reading and placed students in appropriate classesPlanned numerous events for parents, students, and the community including dinners for over 400 people which consisted of negotiations with caterers, facility reservation, set-up, invitations, keynote address preparation and publicityChaired the Parent Involvement Action Team, wrote and implemented corresponding annual work planEnsured that federal mandates for Title I were followedCoordinated and attended parent outreach meetingsManaged a $340,000 budget, ordered instructional materials and equipmentServed as a liaison between Humboldt, community partners and district committeesCoordinated a seminar on racism for staff and the communityMentored student Teaching Assistants in the Guidance DepartmentOrganized school events: conferences, awards assemblies, parent engagement events