Elizabeth Grimmett, PhD Candidate
Second Grade Teacher at Aurora Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Foundations of User Experience UX Design
GoogleJun, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
LinkedInDec, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity
University of Colorado SystemDec, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Organizational Learning and Development
LinkedInDec, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
TESOL Certificate
International Open AcademyApr, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Aurora Public Schools
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Second Grade Teacher
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Sep 2022 - Present
100% academic growth among all students. From October to December 2022, 60% overall growth in math based on I-ready mid year assessment data. • Implements trauma-informed and restorative practices • Progress growth monitoring and collaboration • Implements restorative practices and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) systems • Facilitates mastery of content and skill development, evidence-based strategies and approaches for students who are not achieving mastery and students who need acceleration. • Develop student skills, interests, and abilities necessary to be lifelong learners, as well as for democratic and civic participation. • Communicate high expectations to students and their families and utilize diverse strategies to engage them in a mutually supportive teaching and learning environment. • Understand that the work of ensuring meaningful learning opportunities for all students cannot happen in isolation, engage in collaboration, continuous reflection, ongoing learning, and leadership within the profession. • Establish a rapport with parents, students, and colleagues, and exhibit knowledge of the content of the subject area assigned. • Responsible for using effective instructional techniques. • Maintain a positive attitude and perception about the educational task. • Provides leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of curriculum. • Uses data to drive changes in classroom instruction by collecting, analyzing, and determining next steps. **Staff Appreciation creation and implementation** Show less
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Self Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Teacher | Curriculum Developer
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Jan 2021 - Sep 2022
* Study Google UX Design • Develop and Implement a custom curriculum program while focusing on developmental goals, themes, and behavioral expectations • Create Montessori-based lesson plans that adhere to the Denver Public School Curriculum • Review goals and objectives quarterly to meet goals • Communicate with families daily * Study Google UX Design • Develop and Implement a custom curriculum program while focusing on developmental goals, themes, and behavioral expectations • Create Montessori-based lesson plans that adhere to the Denver Public School Curriculum • Review goals and objectives quarterly to meet goals • Communicate with families daily
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Denver Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Teacher
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
• Developed and implemented a training strategy with a corresponding curriculum to achieve the organization's goals • Created and delivered high-impact presentations using multiple technology platforms, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint • Conducted performance gap analysis to assess the current state and prioritize performance issues • Delivered materials using various training techniques, including classroom model, small groups, and one-on-one interventions • Developed and led informational presentations for over 20 staff members on various topics, including cultural-linguistic diversity, technology integration, and educational strategy • Created and conducted learning groups to meet academic, intellectual, and social student needs. • Designed and implemented behavior plans and monitored progress throughout the year. Maintained communication with parents throughout the year about student performance. Show less
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The Goddard School
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Pre-k Teacher
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Prepared small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education, while teaching them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. Prepared small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education, while teaching them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life.
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Riverview School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Special Educational Resident Coordinator
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
• Partnered with the business office and assisted in social media management, event marketing, and graphic design. • Established a highly-structured and therapeutic dormitory environment designed to promote adolescent normalization. • Stressed the tenets of preventive discipline and positive reinforcement conducive to meeting the individual and collective needs of assigned students relative to their unique learning styles, and social needs. • Fostered independent living skills. • Partnered with the business office and assisted in social media management, event marketing, and graphic design. • Established a highly-structured and therapeutic dormitory environment designed to promote adolescent normalization. • Stressed the tenets of preventive discipline and positive reinforcement conducive to meeting the individual and collective needs of assigned students relative to their unique learning styles, and social needs. • Fostered independent living skills.
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Education
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2023 - 2025
University of Arizona
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Education -
2019 - 2021
University of Denver
MeD in Curriculum and Instructional Design and Development, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs -
2015 - 2017
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication and Media Studies
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