SUMMARY: Proven educator with over ** years experience in the primary

classroom: developed,

implemented, and taught a curriculum of

mathematics, literacy, science and social studies.

EXPERIENCE: ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH SCHOOL

Centennial, CO

Second Grade Teacher

. Plan and implement daily curriculum of language arts,

math, science, social studies, and six trait writing.

. Work on a second grade team creating innovative lesson

plans, assessments, and activities designed to motivate

and enhance learning,

. Plan, initiated, and coordinated in school science classes

that provided and enriched hands on learning.

. Attended classes and seminars designed to maximize

student's knowledge and performance in the classroom

utilizing the latest technology.

THE GREAT INDOORS

Lone Tree, CO

2007-2009 Kitchen Design Assistant

. Initiated and built customer base, sold design/remodeling

process to customers, assisted the designers with initial

design and pricing.

2005-2007 JC PENNEY CUSTOM DECORATING

Littleton, CO

Decorator Consultant

. Developed custom decorating plans for clients utilizing the

coordination of color, style, and pattern.

Summer 2005 HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER

Parker, CO

Tutor

. Tutored children K-12 in reading, English, and mathematics.

. Instruction resulted in improved reading comprehension and

math skills as well as enhanced self-esteem.

2004-2005 HALLMARK CREATIONS

Englewood, CO

Retail/Sales

. Supervised store personnel, opening and closing of store,

and daily deposits.

1996 - 2004 COUNTRY SCHOOL Weston, MA

Kindergarten Teacher

1. Taught in Weston School district, ranked one of the top

districts in Massachusetts.

2. Planned, implemented, and taught core curriculum featuring

literacy (guided reading and journal writing),

Investigations Math Series, science and social studies

through experiential learning.

3. Wrote a grant proposal for an innovative science program.

Successfully obtained funding from a community-based

nonprofit organization.

4. Awarded one-year teaching sabbatical beginning September,

2004 to pursue artistic curriculum projects.

1990 - 1996 HILLSBORO-DEERING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hillsboro, NH

Kindergarten Teacher

5. Planned and taught an interdisciplinary curriculum

emphasizing literacy, math, science, and social studies.

6. Developed and implemented a school-wide program focused on

student needs in the areas of values, feelings, self-

respect, and communication skills.

7. Selected by school administration to serve on the New

Hampshire Comprehensive Guidance Committee with faculty,

administrators, and community members.

TRAINING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

. Computer Technical Training for Educators

. Literacy Workshops: Guided Reading and Interactive Writing

. Developing Standards-Based Educational Units/ Benchmarks

. Postgraduate Art Courses (Harvard and Suffolk University)

EDUCATION ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Littleton, CO

Interior Design Program, 2004-Present

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY

Boston, MA

Arts Program, 1998-2003

NOTRE DAME COLLEGE

Manchester, NH

Masters in Education/Curriculum and Instruction, 1992

8. Certification: Elementary Education (K-6)

9. 3.5/4.0 GPA

10. Graduate Assistantship/Resource Room

11. Completed education while working full-time

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

Kent, OH

Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1985

12. Social Work /Human Services

13. 3.5/4.0 GPA

14. Family and Consumer Studies Organization, Resident Life

Association

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