High School Team Leader
Resume:
Candace Halu
Denver, Colorado 80230
*************@******.***
OBJECTIVE: To work with a company that offers a challenging opportunity in
which I could apply all of the skill sets and expertise that I have
acquired during my tenure in education as well as my experience in business
EXPERIENCE:
Educator on Special Assignment Volunteer
Colorado High School, Denver, CO
. Taught English, social studies and math to special needs, ESL and high
risk learners
. Monitored student attendance and identified ways to help them be
successful
. Identified specific areas of difficulty for students and developed a plan
to overcome academic challenges
. Assessed student interests and skills to develop an individualized post
graduation plan
. Assisted students in preparing for a vocation or post-secondary education
Eighth Grade Literacy Teacher
Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
. Taught students with sensitivity to their educational levels
. Used discipline techniques to manage large classes of high risk students
. Analyzed data on high-stakes tests to determine student progress
. Identified businesses to finance school programs and work with students
. Member of School Leadership Team, Avid Site Team and Collaborative School
Committee
. Mentored new teachers to the building and to the teaching profession
Sixth, Seventh, Eighth Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Brighton 27j, Brighton, CO
. Student's showed 10 percent growth in English on CSAP
. Developed book club as an after school intervention
. Served as Team Leader to form a cohesive relationship among teachers and
administrators to benefit student learning
Primary Lead Teacher
Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
. Taught gifted and talented students, as well as ESL students in
integrated classrooms
. Developed challenging curriculum for highly gifted students
. Modeled, coached and mentored teachers to enhance their skill
EDUCATION:
University of Colorado-Denver
Masters of Arts, Policy Studies and Administrative Leadership
Western Illinois University
Bachelors of Education, Corrections and Alternative Education
ACCOMPLISHMENTS ;
. Acknowledged for most minority students receiving scholarships to obtain
funds for college
. Recipient of students exceeding expectations on CSAP
. Team Leader Award
. Most Charitable Educator Award
. Excellence in Teaching Award
Contact this candidate