Experience

Mackintosh Academy

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Third Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Boulder, Colorado



Bellevue School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• 3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Lake Hills Elementary - teach 3rd grade content and language in 50% Spanish and 50% English

• Dual Language Reading Interventionist

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Lake Hills Elementary - instruct guided reading to small groups of 1st- 3rd grade students in English and Spanish



Denver Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Second Grade Teacher

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Brown International Academy • rated effective/distinguished for two consistent years through Denver Public Schools LEAP observation rubric • collaborated with teammates to create new units of inquiry aligned to Common Core standards and district assessments • implemented learning from graduate course on Guided Reading Plus in daily instruction, which has so far resulted in an average of .75 years growth on midyear DRA2 assessment • redesigned and reviewed Program of Inquiry on International Baccalaureate school… Show more • rated effective/distinguished for two consistent years through Denver Public Schools LEAP observation rubric • collaborated with teammates to create new units of inquiry aligned to Common Core standards and district assessments • implemented learning from graduate course on Guided Reading Plus in daily instruction, which has so far resulted in an average of .75 years growth on midyear DRA2 assessment • redesigned and reviewed Program of Inquiry on International Baccalaureate school committee for ECE-5 • wrote grants to fund interactive learning for students including an egg incubator, cash register, Reader’s Theater book sets, and conferences to further my own professional development

• Second Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Columbine Elementary • 0.6 years midyear average growth on DRA2 for my students, 75% of whom were below grade level in reading; 92% of whom receive Free or Reduced Lunch • Backward-planned thematic-based units aligned to Common Core standards and district curriculum • Conducted 15 parent-teacher home visits • Managed a Spanish-speaking parent mentor for 10 hours a week to provide additional interventions • Grew teaching expertise by attending optional 6-week class on teaching addition and subtraction… Show more • 0.6 years midyear average growth on DRA2 for my students, 75% of whom were below grade level in reading; 92% of whom receive Free or Reduced Lunch • Backward-planned thematic-based units aligned to Common Core standards and district curriculum • Conducted 15 parent-teacher home visits • Managed a Spanish-speaking parent mentor for 10 hours a week to provide additional interventions • Grew teaching expertise by attending optional 6-week class on teaching addition and subtraction, lecture on culturally responsive teaching, conference on teaching struggling readers, No Nonsense Nurturer class • Recycling Coordinator for the entire school; Co-Leader of School Leadership Team



Pioneer Charter School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Second Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  Greater Denver Area Instruct second grade curriculum, design lessons, units, and summative exams to assess learning, meet individual student needs and plan interventions accordingly. Instruct math, reading, spelling, writing, science, social studies, and character education. Achievements: • over one year average growth on DRA2 during first year teaching, average 1.5 years growth second year • lead 15 member girls volleyball team that placed fourth overall in Charter School League • received TFA… Show more Instruct second grade curriculum, design lessons, units, and summative exams to assess learning, meet individual student needs and plan interventions accordingly. Instruct math, reading, spelling, writing, science, social studies, and character education. Achievements: • over one year average growth on DRA2 during first year teaching, average 1.5 years growth second year • lead 15 member girls volleyball team that placed fourth overall in Charter School League • received TFA leadership award for reflectiveness and relentless pursuit of results • creator of curriculum (long term plans, unit plans, daily plans, summative assessments) for second grade team from Common Core standards • planned rigorous curriculum resulting in 85% content mastery in reading, writing, math as measured by end of year assessment covering all Common Core standards • inspired students to achieve content mastery by employing hands-on, cooperative, kinesthetic, auditory, visual strategies to engage large population of bilingual students • committed to teaching in an urban school with extended school day and year, tutoring after school, and visiting student homes to strengthen relationships • created thematic based units that connect content from all subject areas • developed personal morning meeting, class theme of growth, and character education program to inspire students to be responsible, caring, respectful, honest, and hard-working • engaged students in learning through use of visual trackers, goal setting, manipulatives, cross-curricular content, guest speakers, field trips, and quality literature • created systems to foster independence and explorative learning, while teaching in small groups • built relationships with families who speak Spanish only through meetings, phone calls, and translating school letters • demonstrated ability to provide consistent and caring classroom management, organization, and effective discipline Show less



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• 2011 Teach For America Corps Member

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  Denver Selected as one of 3,000 out of 17,400 applicants to serve in national service corps committed to teaching in under-resourced communities and becoming teacher leaders to expand opportunities for all children Attended two years of individualized, rigorous teacher development and training



Macalester College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ITS Sustainability Assistant

  • 2009 - May 2011

  Macalester College • Completed research and created educational website for Sustainability Practices at ITS • Created “Onesies” one-sided paper notebooks to sell on campus to fund environmental projects • Organized a Printing Awareness Campaign including CBSM principles such as surveys, public commitments, striking prompts, and visibility

• HRC Assistant

  • 2007 - May 2011

  • Resolved computer and printer issues and monitored front help desk • Aided faculty in classroom technological difficulties



Etsy

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creator of rePurses

  • 2009 - May 2011

  - design and sell purses made from repurposed materials - created own brand and marketing campaign



Saint Paul Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• AVID Program Tutor

  • Sep 2008 - May 2011

  • Lead small discussion groups/tutoring sessions of high school students • Tutored any subject area and aided 12th graders in college application process



Minnesota Energy Challenge

• MN Energy Challenge Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Created and implemented my own outreach project for reducing Macalester faculty energy use through a presentation, news article, and personal communication • Wrote blog posts and energy action guides for website



Eco-Cycle

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Education Intern, Green Star Schools Program Assistant

  • 2008 - 2009

  Boulder, CO • Taught and observed various environmental education presentations • Assisted and co-directed kick off of Green Star Schools program by presenting in classrooms, monitoring cafeteria composting and recycling, translating from Spanish • Hired as part time employee of Locker Leftovers program



Louisville Recreation Center

• Head Level 4 Gymnastics Coach

  • 2004 - 2009

  Louisville, CO • Head-coached advanced competition team and taught grade-school level basic classes • Trained three new coaches

• Lead Summer Adventure Day Camp Counselor

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Louisville, CO • Supervised and guided 10 other staff members • Planned and lead games and activities with groups of up to 60 children • Addressed parental concerns and conflicts