Elementary School Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Present

Substitute Teacher

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

• Effectively instruct preschool-12th grade students according to provided lesson plans.• Provide sound classroom management.• Prepare materials, collect/organize paperwork, and leave detailed notes for the classroom teacher.• Ability to keep students motivated, engaged, and focused.• Resourceful, dependable, and organized.• Experience includes Talented & Gifted Instruction, Home School Enrichment, and Intervention.Professional DevelopmentUsing Personalized Learning in the Classroom and Beyond: Lewis-Palmer Middle School, Monument, 2014 Show less

Stay-at-Home Mom

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

Student Teacher/Teacher Candidate

• Aug 2011 - May 2012

• Experience working with 5th, 4th, and 1st grade students. • Designed, taught, and reflected upon lessons to meet the social, academic, and intellectual needs of students. • Assisted with designing units and International Baccalaureate (IB) Planners, grading student work, communicating with parents, and completing standards based report cards. • Integrated 21st century skills into the classroom. • Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning. • Actively participated in staff meetings, workshops, committees, special events, school district seminars, discipline meetings, and parent-teacher conferences. • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators/staff. • Volunteered at school events such as the Barnes and Noble Holiday Fundraiser and Back-to-School Night. • Proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively. Specialized In-School Training • Standards Based Report Cards (SBRC): 2012 • Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) Proctor Training: 2012 • Autism Spectrum Disorder Training: 2012 • 21st Century Learning Training: 2012 • Guided Reading Lesson Instruction: 2011 • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Training: 2011 • Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Training: 2011 • International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Training: 2011 Curriculum Knowledge Go Math!, Scott Foresman Reading, Daily Language Instruction Show less

Graphic Designer

• Nov 2004 - Jun 2009

• Conceptualized and designed newspaper and magazine advertisements by communicating with sales staff and clients to meet advertising goals in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. • Worked efficiently as an individual as well as within a large network of staff. • Participated in client "road shows" to better understand client identity and needs. • Represented company at community events. • Time management, client interaction, and an attention for detail were paramount. • Conceptualized and designed newspaper and magazine advertisements by communicating with sales staff and clients to meet advertising goals in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. • Worked efficiently as an individual as well as within a large network of staff. • Participated in client "road shows" to better understand client identity and needs. • Represented company at community events. • Time management, client interaction, and an attention for detail were paramount.