career profile

creative and passionate special education professional possessing 15+ years in an instructional capacity with the goal to encourage students to succeed and become life-long learners. driven instructor with innovative means of delivering curriculum content in a way in which students with special education learning abilities can simultaneously understand instruction. skilled in educational administration including expanding knowledge of instructional leadership, defining professional growth plans, enforcing district standards, continuous quality improvement, and mentoring new educators.

 

program management  / strategic planning / curriculum management / teacher relations

manipulatives / thematic units / technology integration / reading groups

education

master of arts in education leadership & literacy ~ cambridge college, boston

bachelor of science in elementary education ~ kent state university, kent, ohio

 

continuing education   

university of denver, 1999 c 2000 ~ type d license program

 

licensure

colorado elementary professional teacher s license

colorado principal s license - type d

special education generalist, k-12 license     

professional experience

aurora public schools, aurora, colorado
adams #14 school district, commerce city, colorado

substitute teacher, 2009 c 2010

• present a variety of subject matter to students using lectures, discussions, or demonstration of concepts.

 

denver public schools

4^th grade teacher, 2006 c 2009  

• observed students' performance and recorded relevant data related to students performance on formal and informal examinations and facilitated ela training.
• discussed assignments with students' in a manner appropriate to positively reinforce self esteem.
• selected as part of various committees such as the school leadership committee (2007 c 2008), csc leadership committee (2007 c 2009), and personnel committee (2007 c 2008).
• appointed and recognized as a national board candidate.

 

congregation emanuel, denver, co.

preschool teacher, summer 2006                          

• supported the emotional and social development of 4-year-old children, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• read to children and taught them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs and organized and participated in recreational activities, such as games.
• recommended measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
• observed and monitored children's play activities and identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.

 

denver public schools /aurora elementary/ adams # 12, denver, aurora and thornton

substitute teacher

• assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by lead teachers.
• observed students' performance, and recorded relevant data to assess progress.

 

 

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jefferson county public schools, golden, colorado

read to achieve teacher, 2003 c 2004

• collaborated with 7 lead teachers and provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in reading, language, and literature studies.
• identified, developed, or implemented multi-sensory approach and soar program strategies, learning plans, or individualized education plans (ieps) for students.
• prepared students for later grades by encouraging them to explore study skills and learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging reading tasks.

 

adams county school district #50, baker elementary, westminster, colorado

literacy coach, 2001 c 2002

• provided private instruction to individuals or small groups of students to improve reading performance or prepare for academic examinations.  
• taught adult esl students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies and assessed students' progress in learning english.
• maintained records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
• maintained additional functions including advising other teachers and colleagues and supporting csap efforts.

 

cherry creek schools

2^nd and 3^rd grade reading support teacher, 2000 c 2001

• assessed reading abilities and observed student's performance, behavior, social development, and educational well-being.
• instructed 7 groups of students, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• developed thematic units based on reading discipline, and incorporated technology to enhance the literacy skills of students in addition to organizing the rigby library.

 

adams county school district #12, federal heights elementary, northglenn, colorado

k-2^nd grade teacher

professional development & training

conflict management training

peer coaching & mentoring - learning network

diversity training

supr training - reading recovery

multi-sensory reading

lindamood-bell training

call/cell training

awards

budget committee, 2007 c 2009

personnel committee, 2007 c 2008

excelled in school committee participation, 2007

received a district award for student csap student achievement                                                        

volunteer activities

anti-defamation league

chemotherapy unit volunteer, rose medical center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity within your district and i am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i would like to express genuine thanks for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include instructing students of varying ages. i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge as a 4^th grade teacher, preschool teacher, substitute teacher, read to achieve teacher, literacy coach, 2^nd / 3^rd grade reading support teacher, and k-2^nd grade teacher. additionally, i possess a master of arts in education leadership & literacy and a bachelor of science in elementary education along with colorado elementary professional teacher s license, colorado principal s license - type d, and special education generalist, k-12 license.

 

to complement this background, i offer ability to teach basic skills to younger students such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and more advanced classes to older students including literacy, reading, and esl studies. i am well able to establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students. in my class, i provide a variety of materials and resources for students to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. as an experienced educator, i enjoy planning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

 

as a member of your team, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your institution, and i look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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