THERESE BAGNELL-ALMAYAH

Helena, Montana ***** acy5ob@r.postjobfree.com 001-541-***-****

OBJECTIVE OVERVIEW

Highly knowledgeable teacher seeking an English teaching position in China. Extensive English as a Second language experience with children and adults. Motivating and talented Educator driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. Strives to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which students become life-long scholars and learners.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES, COLORADO

MASTERS OF ARTS: PSYCHOLOGY - 2013

Concentration: Conflict Resolution and Cultural Diversity

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, OREGON

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - 2005

MINOR: EDUCATION AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESIONAL EDUCATOR, 2014-CURRENT

HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT #1

•Create individualized lessons supporting district curriculum based on unique learning styles and needs of each child

•Work with children with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and childhood traumas.

•Maintain effective classroom management and student engagement

•Integrates Love and Logic strategies into daily classroom routine

•Enhance lessons using Smartboard technology, iPads, and computers

•Record and analyze student data to drive instruction

•Create an atmosphere of safety and engagement for students

•Collaborate in Professional Learning Communities to inform and improve instruction

•Assist special needs students with developing life skills

•Developed positive relationships with children and families

•Experience in multiple settings, including whole groups (up to 25 students), small intervention groups, and one-to-one support

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESIONAL EDUCATOR, 2013-2014

CORVALLIS, OREGON

•Prepared lesson plans that target confidence, vocabulary building, pronunciation, and grammar

•Conducted lessons encompassing a range of skill building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening

•Facilitated activities that promote critical thinking

•Organized extracurricular activities such as lunches and fieldtrips

•Developed positive relationships with students

•Helped adult students develop skills to pass the IELTS or TOEFL so they could attend an American University

•Collaborated with classroom teachers to create Individualized learning plans for students to increase state test scores

•Maintained student records and provided weekly feedback to classroom teachers of elementary students

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, 2001-2006

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

•Maintained data for Entomology website and became skilled with dissecting microscope, digital camera microscope, and Photoshop.

•Developed and maintained a Botany lab to study dark respiration and the effects that carbon dioxide has on a balanced carbon budget.

•Worked independently and with a team, became proficient with PowerPoint and Excel.

•Atmospheric study on the effect of the Madden-Julian Osculation on tropical storm events

SKILLS AND TRAININGS

Proficient with all Microsoft and Apple programs

Working knowledge of Unix and Fortran

First Aid and CPR certified

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) trained

English Language Arts Institute

Active Shooter Response training

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

INTERESTS

I am an adventurous person who loves outdoor adventures; hiking, backpacking, and exploring local geology. My hobbies are reading, sewing, jewelry design, making lotions, and fine arts. I believe in the powerful connection between relationships and learning. I look forward to exploring China, being immersed in the rich culture, and discovering all this opportunity has to offer