Tasha Woolley

1988 South 1100 East, Unit 202. SLC, Utah. 84106

001-801-230-2860, tashawoolley@gmail.com
Online Teaching Portfolio: www.tashawoolleyteacher.weebly.com
Skype Name: tashawoolley@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Masters of Education, Reading and Literacy December 2017
University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

B.A., Elementary Education

Minor, Italian Language May 2013
University of Utah, Cum Laude Salt Lake City, Utah
3.92 GPA, studied Italian language and culture for 6 weeks and worked a 3-week internship at MyTour tourism agency in
Siena, Italy

CERTIFICATION
Utah Professional Educator License May 2013
Elementary Education (K-6)
English as a Second Language (K-6)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

The McGillis School Aug. 2014-present

Second Grade Teacher Salt Lake City, Utah
Implementing a successful classroom management program for a group of highly diverse learners
Using the Canvas learning management system as a tool for communication and progress monitoring
Collaboratively designing a comprehensive literacy program based upon four critical components: read aloud/modeled
reading, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading/writing
Utilizing the Lucy Calkins Writers Workshop model for second grade
Instructing and adapting the Everyday Math program for second grade to meet the needs of my students
Building and administering a science and social studies curriculum based on rocks and minerals, fossils and dinosaurs,
government and community, the rainforest and conservation, simple machines, and outer space; using both the
recommended second grade standards as well as principles of critical thinking.
Adapting curriculum for advanced students as well as students with learning disabilities
Facilitating math tutoring sessions two afternoons per week for students who need more support or want extra challenges
Participating in constant collaborative work with my grade-level team as well as the entire lower school faculty

International Summer Schools of Scotland July 2017-Aug.2017

Outdoor Leadership Teacher Cambridge, England
Designed an outdoor leadership course to fit the needs of a group of international students ages 12-18 with diverse levels of
English, leadership, and outdoor experience.
Incorporated the components of youth leadership into outdoor activities; including leadership styles, teamwork, trust, self-
mastery, and navigation.
Guided students through an array of outdoor activities, including kayaking, cooperative raft-building, and sailing,

International Summer Schools of Scotland June 2016-Aug.2016

English Teacher St. Andrews, Scotland
Taught two three-week sessions of English language to a group of international students ages 12-18 at a basic to mid-
intermediate level
Created a curriculum to fit the specific needs of the students as well as address an array of key topics; including
entrepreneurship, bullying, stereotyping, social media, and culture
Differentiated curriculum to students with extremely diverse linguistic, social, and cultural backgrounds
Supported students throughout their stay in Scotland in an array of extracurricular activities

Salt Lake City School District Jan. 2014-May 2014

Substitute Teacher
Substitute taught in grades K-6 in various schools throughout the city
Bennion Elementary School, Salt Lake City School District Aug. 2012-April 2013
Student Teacher Salt Lake City, Utah
Taught a 3rd grade class in a Title 1 school two days a week August-December, and full time January-March
Planned and executed lesson plans following the third grade curriculum
Utilized Directed Reading Activity for language arts and Curriculum-Based Measurement for mathematics for progress
monitoring purposes
Differentiated instruction based on the needs of diverse individual students. The class was made up of 11 native Spanish-
speaking students and one whose native language is Somali, 9 of which were at basic or below basic reading
comprehension levels at the beginning of the year.
Utilized backwards design to plan instruction and assessment
Actively participated in the processes of parent-teacher conferences, report cards, and referrals

Global Volunteers Jun.-Jul. 2009

Volunteer English Teacher Crete, Greece
Taught conversational English to 3rd and 4th grade native speakers of Greek, 5 days a week for 4 weeks

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Alta Ski Area Nov. 2010-April 2014

Certified Level 1 Professional Ski Instructor of America Alta, Utah
Taught children ages 4-12, Coached a Junior Explorers team of children once a week

Mount Jordan Middle School/ Jordan High School, Canyons School District Feb.-Jun. 2012
AVID Tutor Sandy, Utah
Conducted tutorials with groups of students grades 8, 9, and 10 based on issues they have with their regular class work,
using the AVID framework of critical thinking and peer question probing
Taught organization and study skills to help improve grades

University of Utah Reading Clinic Sept.-Dec. 2011, Jun.-Aug. 2012

Reading Tutor Murray, Utah
Tutored one 5 grade boy who was on a 2 grade reading level using the Next Steps reading framework
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Tutored 2 5 grade students on 4 grade reading levels using the Higher Steps reading framework
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Parkview Elementary School, Salt Lake City School District Jan. 2011-Jun. 2012
Classroom Volunteer Salt Lake City, Utah
Visited a 2 grade bilingual (Spanish/English) classroom regularly, working with individual students as well as small
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groups on mathematics and language arts activities

SKILLS
Intermediate Spanish level
Guitar, songwriting, singing, drama, marathon running