COLBY T.

BARTRO
52 Cooper St., Unit 9 Boston, MA 02113
colby.tallman@gmail.com 617-922-6377
E-Portfolio: colbybartro.weebly.com

EDUCATION

2010-2014 SIMMONS COLLEGE Boston, MA
M.S.Ed. Moderate Disabilities 5-12 and Initial Teaching License, May 2014
GPA 3.93

2004-2008 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE New London, CT
B.A. Economics, 2008
Major in Economics; Deans Honors, GPA 3.3
Study Away, Teach Away, John Cabot University, Rome, Italy

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 2010-Present LANDMARK SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS Prides Crossing, MA
LEADING COEDUCATIONAL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL SPECIALIZING IN LBLD FOR GRADES 2-12
Study Skills Teacher (2012-present)
Language Arts Tutorial Teacher (2010-present)
Execute the use of various teaching techniques to meet the diverse needs of students at different levels, including
implementing needed accommodations from student IEPs
Foster students oral reading, spelling, reading comprehension, composition and study skills in a one-on-one
setting
Plan and implement 11
th
/12
th
grade Study Skills curricula and assessments
Attend and contribute to IEP team meetings in the role of special education teacher
Communicate and meet with all students family to discuss current performance and future goals
Attended The Dyslexia Foundation Fall 2013 Conference: Dyslexia and ADHD in School-aged Children: Defining,
Evaluation and Educating
Landmark School Study Skills Co-Teaching Initiative (2013 Present)
Lead Study Skills Teacher in co-taught Biology and Study Skills course
Collaborate with co-teacher to plan, prepare and organize 9
th
/10
th
grade Biology lessons implementing Study Skills
Day Student Orientation Leader (2011 2013)
Planned and implemented activities such as community service, team-building and informative discussions for
new and returning Landmark day students at the beginning of each school year
Diploma Committee Member (2013-present)
Assists in making final decisions regarding the standards of graduating seniors, monitor the progress of students and meet
on an ongoing basis to advise students of progress towards the granting of a diploma
Head Coach Girls Lacrosse (2010-present)
Plan and execute practice plans and game plans on a daily basis while keeping records and books
Residential Supervisor (2010-present)
Supervises 18 high school age boys and cultivates Landmarks residential mission by promoting positive self-advocacy
skills, helping to develop organizational skills and increasing awareness of the complexity of the social environment within
the residential setting.

Summer 2011-Present PRIVATE HOMES Andover, Belmont, Hamilton-Wenham, MA
Private Tutor
Assess, evaluate, and instruct in literacy, reading comprehension, study skills and standardized test prep

Nov. 2009-Aug. 2010 PRIVATE HOME Norwell, MA
Child Care Provider
Responsible for 4 children: 3 Girls (ages 15, 13, and 10) and 1 Boy (age 4)
Created a positive child care environment by arranging various activities and avoiding discord situations
Contributed to creating and carrying out daily schedules that met all needs of the children and family

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Aug. 2008-Aug. 2009 ESPN Bristol, CT
Sales Quality Control Production Assistant
Screened and documented the execution of on-air sales obligations
Produced daily and monthly sales reports for Producers, Directors, On-Air Management, etc.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

2004-2008 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE New London, CT
Womens Varsity Lacrosse Captain (07 & 08)
Lead off season training and fundraising and served as liaison between teammates and coaches

Fall 2007 Spring 2008 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE New London, CT
Student Athletic Advisory Council
Planned, organized and participated in fundraising to benefit the colleges athletic programs

Fall 2007 Spring 2008 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE New London, CT
K.B.A Kids, Books and Athletics
Volunteered by reading to children and youth of New London and lead them in physical activity to foster healthy lifestyles
and love of reading