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Cherry Creek School DistrictScience and Advanced Math teacher
Aug. 2021 - Aug. 2025• Facilitated the instruction of 6th Grade students in science and advanced math, fostering a dynamic learning environment. • Developed and updated an engaging curriculum that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. • Established benchmarks for student proficiency while integrating cross-curricular elements to enhance learning.
Cherry Creek School DistrictGlobal Communicaitons Technology Teacher
Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2021Aurora, ColoradoFacilitate the instruction of 6th - 8th Grade students in communications technology, to include the use of coding and Microsoft Office, video production and applied technologies, while serving as the PNN Co-Editor/Producer and Area Representative for the CCEA as well as a member of the Technology Committee, Innovation Committee and Differentiation Team. • Lead the development and updating of an engaging and innovative curriculum that focuses on developing skills that encourage personal productivity, creativity, critical thinking, coding and collaboration in the classroom. • Develop benchmarks and standards for student technology proficiency, while introducing and supporting cross-curricular integration of technology. • Create lesson plans, labs and projects, conduct the research and evaluation of new hardware and software needs to enhance the technology curriculum, and remain updated on the latest trends in technology. • Communicate with parents about technology happening in the technology classroom.
Cherry Creek School DistrictPupil Acheivement Specialist/GT Coordinator
Aug. 2014 - Aug. 2017Delivered leadership and oversight in the implementation of state standards, curriculum, instruction and assessment to continuously drive/increase student achievement, while serving as an instructional coach and working with the academic team to implement comprehensive programs to support students across a variety of content areas. • Provided direction, expertise and strategies to support the academic needs of students, while teaching a wide repertoire of learning and differentiated instructional strategies to be implemented across all content areas. • Led the planning, observation/assessment and support of professional development for new teachers and all grade levels; served as a Language Arts PLT liaison and member of the Differentiation Team. • Served as a case manager in the planning, implementation and evaluation of GT students • Created and maintained records regarding ALPs (Advanced Learning Plans) and ensured the following of all State and District GT rules and regulations • Level 1 and 2 Twice Exceptional CDE Certified; served as the site coordinator for the Saturday Morning Leadership Academy.
Cherry Creek School DistrictCommunity Administrator
Apr. 2011 - Jul. 2014Acted as one of three principals within the three-school middle school building charged with managing and overseeing all facets of the assigned location community, to include policy administration, team management, training and development, student management, budget management, and the direct supervision of approx. 600 students and 40 staff. • Served as the lead administrator of all instructional, social, disciplinary and facility needs; oversaw attendance and managed the logistics for field trips, events and activities. • Partnered in the planning and implementation of staff development training initiatives and workshops; led teacher and classroom observations and evaluations in order to ensure a high quality of learning. • Provided individual and group guidance for educational/vocational objectives, social and recreational activities and student/personnel problems; handled all aspects of student discipline support and school safety.
Cherry Creek School DistrictAssistant To The Principal
Aug. 2010 - Mar. 2011Partnered in the administration of daily school functions, programs and policies in accordance to state and district regulations. Supervised and oversaw the daily activities of all departments and staff; managed the scheduling of classes and other academic needs, while assisting with all aspects of building maintenance to include security, classroom set-up, and the planning and implementation of staff development training initiatives and workshops. • Administered personnel policies and procedures, while handling all administrative processes. • Partnered in formulating instructional plans that ensured student achievement, while encouraging the use of instructional strategies consistent with student/staff growth and development.
Cherry Creek School DistrictLanguage Arts Teacher
Aug. 2005 - Aug. 2010Led responsibility for creating a classroom environment that developed listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, while motivating students to read, and encouraging them to think independently and express original ideas. Prepared course outlines and objectives in accordance to state and local curriculum guidelines; created/delivered appropriate demonstrations, teaching strategies and hands-on projects. • Developed and aligned curriculums, assessments and assignments to the language arts curriculum and state language arts content standards. • Counseled students in regards to academic performance; provided the continuous assessment and implementation of enrichment activities to drive student learning. • Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement activities to drive student achievement. • Evaluated, recorded and reported student academic and behavioral progress to parents and administration. • Served on numerous school committees including Equity Cadre (three years), Reading Cadre (two Years), Writing Cadre (two years), Technology Committee (three years) and the School Newspaper (five years) Teacher of the Year, 2006 Presenter ~ CAMLE Conference (Colorado Association of Middle Level Education) Cooperating Teacher ~ Denver University & Regis College
Cherry Creek School DistrictTeacher, Eastridge Elementary Community School, 2nd - 5th Grade
Jul. 1998 - Aug. 2005Led the teaching and instruction of fundamental literacy, reading, phonemic awareness and basic math skills, with for 2nd through 5th Grade. Prepared weekly course outlines and objectives according to state and local curriculum guidelines; created age and learning ability appropriate demonstrations, teaching strategies, and projects. Counseled students with regard to academic, behavioral, and personal issues; provided ongoing assessment and implementation of enrichment activities. • Assessed progress, developed individualized educational plans in accordance to student needs, implemented innovative and engaging activities that addressed the diverse needs of each student, and identifying potential learning problems or challenges in children.
Edgewater Fire DeptChief, Retired
Dec. 1993 - Jan. 2009Edgewater, CO
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