Libbi Peterson
Middle School Director at Mackintosh Academy - an IB World School for gifted children from pre-K to 8th grade- Claim this Profile
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German Professional working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Educational Leadership - Principal Licensure
Colorado State UniversityJun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Teaching License: Secondary Education Certification; Highly Qualified in Language Arts
State of Colorado -
Teaching for Cultural and Learning Diversity
University of Colorado Denver
Experience
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Mackintosh Academy
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School Director
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Jun 2021 - Present
• Connect with students, build relationships, provide support and ongoing encouragement• Anchor our decisions and daily choices to student-centeredness and our mission as a school• Teach 8th Grade Language and Literature (L&L) through fostering a love for reading, writing and storytelling• Plan and coordinate community-building opportunities in homerooms (grade level) and houses (6-8)• Coordinate and lead various school wide events• Oversee hiring practices and enact all searches to find the best candidates for open positions• Provide consistent communication with all members of our community• Oversee restorative practices as they pertain to learning opportunities and any social conflict• Coordinate experiential & service learning in conjunction with other faculty members• Support & supervise our middle school team through observations, PD, and consistent conversations• Serve as a team member on the Teacher Leadership Team (LT) & Admin Team• Support the admissions process and all decisions as they pertain to the middle school at Mack Show less
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Learning Specialist (5th - 8th)
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
• Facilitate small groups of students focused on literacy development• Host reading and writing conferences and workshops• Teach guest lessons and work directly with students one-on-one• Assess students on their reading and writing skills and monitor progress• Coach teachers• Develop systems for intervention and growth monitoring alongside faculty and family• Write, edit, and manage all student learning plans • Support students and families with the transition into high school Show less
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Peak to Peak Charter School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School Assistant Principal
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Sep 2015 - Jan 2021
• Provided proactive student support • Oversaw restorative justice protocols and facilitated all restorative conferences • Supported the quality of instruction and created, maintained and developed a positive school climate • Observed and supported teachers with instruction, curriculum development & classroom management • Enacted all disciplinary and attendance procedures appropriately and equitably • Coordinated and led events which celebrated and honored our teachers and students • Led and modeled the mindfulness program and practices within our school community Presented at a charter school conference on the topic of “Mindfulness and Self-Care: Finding Balance and Joy as Educators” Show less
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Boulder Writing Studio
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Boulder, CO
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Youth Instructor
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May 2015 - Jul 2016
• Mentored young writers • Developed curriculum for youth creative writing summer camps • Taught and facilitated writers workshops for ages ranging from 5 to 16 • Mentored young writers • Developed curriculum for youth creative writing summer camps • Taught and facilitated writers workshops for ages ranging from 5 to 16
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The Denver Post
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Colorado Voices Columnist
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Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Selected to write columns of regional relevance as part of an annual contest featuring local writers Selected to write columns of regional relevance as part of an annual contest featuring local writers
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Thompson School District
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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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Language Arts Teacher at Mountain View High School
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
• Taught Speech, Literacy Intervention, English 9, and English 10 • Planned, assessed and facilitated differentiated lessons for a diverse group of learners • Incorporated restorative justice practices into the classroom through a peace circle and conferences • Increased reading and writing fluency averages for literacy students by two years in one semester • Nominated as staffer-of-the-month by student and staff population • Taught Speech, Literacy Intervention, English 9, and English 10 • Planned, assessed and facilitated differentiated lessons for a diverse group of learners • Incorporated restorative justice practices into the classroom through a peace circle and conferences • Increased reading and writing fluency averages for literacy students by two years in one semester • Nominated as staffer-of-the-month by student and staff population
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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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High School Language Arts Teacher
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Jul 2008 - Jun 2014
•Taught World Literature & Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition courses•Taught Senior English & Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition courses•Served as Grade Level Facilitator; planned and led senior team faculty meetings•Disaggregated assessment data to allow for responsive instruction •Selected and advised all student speakers for the annual graduation ceremony•Implemented a strong literacy culture through a student-led, independent reading program•Implemented a strong writing culture through a workshop format, guest speakers and personal notebooks Show less
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Speech and Debate Teacher
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Aug 2008 - May 2013
•Designed and wrote a curriculum that maximized student choice and leadership in classroom •Served as facilitator for the University of Denver’s experiential learning program•Selected and advised student speakers for the annual graduation ceremony
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Community College of Denver
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
•Taught and planned AAA109, Academic Achievement, through a concurrent enrollment program •Advised students on enrollment into the ASCENT program among and on their academic goals •Planned and led enrichment programs •Taught and planned AAA109, Academic Achievement, through a concurrent enrollment program •Advised students on enrollment into the ASCENT program among and on their academic goals •Planned and led enrichment programs
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Corps Member
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Jun 2008 - May 2010
Committed two years of service to join Americorps organization (2,900 out of 18,000 applicants hired) Committed two years of service to join Americorps organization (2,900 out of 18,000 applicants hired)
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Admissions Counselor
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Jul 2007 - May 2008
•Advised students on admission requirements and actively recruited students to enroll •Hired and supervised a student ambassador staff of seven; advised current students as needed •Delivered formal presentations to students, families, faculty, and community members •Wrote, edited marketing materials, and helped coordinate our social media presence •Advised students on admission requirements and actively recruited students to enroll •Hired and supervised a student ambassador staff of seven; advised current students as needed •Delivered formal presentations to students, families, faculty, and community members •Wrote, edited marketing materials, and helped coordinate our social media presence
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Communications Assistant
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Jan 2007 - May 2007
• Wrote and edited press releases • Conducted research on behalf of the marketing department • Maintained and updated database of news clippings • Wrote and edited press releases • Conducted research on behalf of the marketing department • Maintained and updated database of news clippings
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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Editor in Chief at the Reveille, the student newspaper
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May 2006 - May 2007
• Oversaw the entire production of the biweekly newspaper • Wrote articles for all sections of the newspaper • Edited articles for content, style and grammar • Designed the front page of the newspaper using adobe indesign • Hired and supervised a student staff of about 30 • Coached and advised writers, editors, and designers • Planned and facilitated all staff meetings • Served as newspaper representative to the college campus • Oversaw the entire production of the biweekly newspaper • Wrote articles for all sections of the newspaper • Edited articles for content, style and grammar • Designed the front page of the newspaper using adobe indesign • Hired and supervised a student staff of about 30 • Coached and advised writers, editors, and designers • Planned and facilitated all staff meetings • Served as newspaper representative to the college campus
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Education
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2008 - 2011
University of Colorado Denver
MA, Education: Curriculum and Instruction; Concentration: Urban Leadership -
2003 - 2007
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Communication and German; Minor: Journalism -
2006 - 2006
Universität Trier
Medienwissenschaft, Deutsch als Fremdsprache
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