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Implemented Everyday Mathematics curriculum and complementary activities to focus on math literacyIntegrated all content areas into a plant life cycle Einstein Kit to stimulate the learning processAttended Fontas and Pinnell training to integrate reading strategies into the classroom Enhanced learning in the classroom through the use of differentiation in all subject areas to enhance learning for all studentsVolunteered to write questions for school wide Geography Contest sponsored by the PTO to be involved with the communityCreated Spanish club for students in grade three through fifth to enhance their multicultural education experienceAttended IEP and consultation meetings to assist in accommodating the various learning styles in the classroom

Taught Spanish to elementary school students, ages 6-12Enhanced the learning process through interactive lessons plans that included songs, games, technology, and group

Designed motor skill lesson plans for students with special needs and second grade studentsExplored and improved strategies used with students with special needs including Universal Design for learning, differentiation, chunking, thematic teaching, and use of visual representation

January 2009 Instructed students in special education program ranging from grades kindergarten through second grade Administered strategies using Response to Intervention and Universal Design for Learning to meet the individual needs of students

Facilitated unit for sixth grade students on the Titanic including the content areas social studies, science, language arts, and mathEnhanced lessons through the use of technology implementing science experiments, iclickers and geocaching Designed unit plan using backward design including a final assessment using the GRASP model

Completed informal reading inventory on second grade student to assess reading comprehensionIntegrated interactive activities based on individual needs to develop literacy skills including comprehension, and sight wordsEvaluated student using running records through the semester to monitor progress

Implemented Everyday Mathematics curriculum using hands- on activities to connect learningEncouraged and provided reading assistance to struggling readers through components of comprehension literacy planParticipated in the TRIBES learning community including community circle to create a safe learning environment for students

Implemented activities and lessons in a variety of themes for students ranging from infants through twelve years old Advocated for children of low socioeconomic status through implementing lesson plans that differentiated to the various needsCreated interactive activities using the fine arts to supplement content area

Designed interactive lesson plans for eighth grade literacy circle through the use of literacy devices Implemented technology including a wiki for students to reflect upon the reading and the creation of a imovie based on the novel created by the students

Bachelor Of Arts, Education

Activities and Societies: Colleges Against College, St. Wea, TRIPS program, Emerging Leaders, Leadership Engagement and Involvement Center

Bachelor Of Arts, Elementary Education

Certification: Middle Childhood/ Early Adolescence Add-On Certification: Adaptive

Education record

Summer 2008 Study abroad program with a focus on Spanish language, culture, and education system Gained Spanish language skills.