CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades K-6)

Dedicated elementary teacher eager to continue full-time teaching career (currently

moving from Brighton, Colorado to Colorado Springs). Native French speaker.
Commended performance teaching grades 4 and 5 with a passion for education and an
unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.

CORE COMPETENCIES


RESEARCH
Created reading comprehension exercises for 4
th
and 5
th
graders in French.
Created writing exercises in French for 4
th
and 5
th
graders.
Developed new memorization techniques for math facts.
Introduced new lesson plans in toddler classrooms.
Performed research and analysis for renowned French Professor, Dr. Linda Alcott
Presented research findings in French in upper-division college class.

PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hired as a full-time teacher following student teaching practicum, instructing all
academic subject areas according to state standards, in french to classrooms of up to
22, 2
nd
, 4
th
, and 5
th
grade students. Leaving Global Village Academy in Aurora (on
excellent terms) the 27
th
of August 2014 to move to Colorado Springs for personal
family health reasons.

Creative Lesson Planning

Curriculum Development

Instructional Best Practices

Classroom Management & Discipline

Standardized Testing / Scoring

Learner Assessment

Experiential Learning

Differentiated lesson planning

Global Village Academy- Aurora, CO
4
th
and 5
th
Grade French Immersion Teacher 07/13-07/14
2
nd
Grade French Immersion Teacher 07/14-09/14

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Teach elementary grade level or in Content area standards-based curriculum in
reading, writing, math, science, social studies and personal development.
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Maintain good classroom management.
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Follow school approved curriculum.
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Create differentiated lesson plans.
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Create behavioral and discipline plans.
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Adapt to different income backgrounds of students and their needs.
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Attend weekly team and staff meetings.
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Utilize Conscious Discipline tactics.
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Utilize knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices including small group
instruction to teach content.
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Create a positive and effective school and classroom environment that supports the
School's philosophy and goals and meets students' individual needs, supporting
differentiated learning.
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Expose students to and promote French culture including music, calligraphy,
dancing and art, history, food and clothing.
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Demonstrate familiarity and adherence to the Schools mission and goals.
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Administer, score, interpret and apply required testing instruments, including state
required tests.
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Complete, maintain, and submit accurate records, forms and reports.
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Maintain strict confidentiality.
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Supervise the work of the classroom paraprofessional.
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Work with diverse student population and staff.
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Conduct daily planning and evaluation of students needs and progress.
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Attend and participate in required in-service and staff development meetings to
coordinate teaching plans.
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Conduct required parent-teacher meetings.
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Perform other duties as requested.

Goddard Preschool-Parker, CO
Lead Teacher-Toddler Classroom 01/08-08/09
" Developed differentiated lesson plans to meet
Colorado state standards, academic, intellectual,
and emotional needs of students.
" Routinely met with parents of students to discuss
solutions for different behavioral issues or learning
difficulties.
" Performed student background reviews to develop
differentiated lesson plans based on student needs.
" Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom
lesson plans and instructional techniques from
students, parents and faculty.
" Combined discipline and behavioral plans with
effective measures and various lesson plans to
increase concentration, participation, and progress
student accountability.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Praxis II Elementary Content Knowledge
University of Colorado-Denver
" BA in French, May 2013
" Graduated Honors with Distinction
" French Honors: Cum Laude
" Honorary Member of French Honors Society, Pi Delta
Phi
" Academic Achievement Award
" Professional Development Workshops for teachers