RESUME
Certifications & Education
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State of Colorado Certification: K-12 Art
Added Endorsements: Secondary Mathematics, ILT Specialist K-12
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University of Colorado Denver - Master of Arts
Concentration: Information & Learning Technology Specialist, Option: K-12
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Colorado State University - Bachelor of Arts Degree, Mathematics minor
Concentrations: Art Education, Drawing
Teaching Experience
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Polaris Expeditionary Learning School 2014 - Present
Middle School Math Teacher
Math Department Chair
Technology Liaison
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Design and teach in person, hybrid, and remote lessons for 6th – 10th grade mathematics courses
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Facilitate after school math club
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School leader for instructional technology
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Design week-long learning intensives/expeditions
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Collaborate with middle school team to create cross-curricular lessons
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Design curriculum and formal assessments and analyze pre-test and post-test data
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Provide differentiated instruction for students through whole group and small group sessions
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Blevins Middle School 2013 - 2014
Middle School Math Teacher
Art ELO Teacher
GT Coordinator
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Planned and taught lessons
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Collaborated with art and math teachers to create cross-curricular lessons
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Provided additional support to students during after school homework help
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Mentored GT students in creating and maintaining Advanced Learning Plan goals
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Poudre Community Academy 2012 -2013
High School Instructional Math Coach
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Co-planned and co-taught lessons in Data Analysis and Probability, Geometry, and Algebra I
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Observed and provided counsel and resources to math, art, science, and history teachers
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Co-taught Sewing and Fiber Arts Extended Learning Opportunity
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Awarded SPIE Grant for class set of graphing calculators
Skills
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Learning Management Systems: Synergy, Gradebook, Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom, Schoology
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Google Applications
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Online Communication Tools: Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Skype
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Video Creation Tools: WeVideo, YouTube, TinyTake, Screencast-O-Matic, PlayPosit, FlipGrid
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Digital Assessment Tools: GoFormative. I-Ready, Edulastic, Synergy
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Other Technology: Desmos Labs, 3D Printers, Arduino Boards, Scratch, Open Processing, Gimkit, PearDeck robotics, Weebly, Pixton, Edulastic, Khan Academy, Delta Math, ThingLink, Breakout EDU
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Classroom Management of 25+ students
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11+ years designing and teaching math, art and technology lessons to students
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6+ years planning and leading technology professional development for groups of 20-30 adults
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Designing and implementing diverse week-long academic intensives and adventures for students