Equity and Inclusion Educator

Courtney DeAnda (she/her)

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EDUCATION

Cuauhnáhuac Instituto de Lenguas y Cultura, Continuing Education in Cuernavaca, México Summer 2017 University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO August 2011-April 2012

-9 Graduate Credits towards a Master's Degree in Linguistically Diverse Education with 4.0 GPA University of San Diego, San Diego, CA August 2007-January 2011

-Bachelor of Arts: Spanish & Communication Studies (completed in 3.5 years)

-Magna Cum Laude with cumulative 3.85 GPA

-Departmental Honors from both Spanish & Communication Studies & selected as Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Semester study abroad in Chile Fall 2009 ITESO, Summer study abroad program in Guadalajara, México Summer 2008 High School: Life Christian Academy, Tacoma, WA June 2007

-Valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA and AP/Honors credits EMPLOYMENT

High School Spanish Master Teacher and DEI Liaison, DSST: Cole High School, Denver, CO August 2015-Present

- I am teaching Spanish 1 & Spanish 2, designing and implementing a unique curriculum that is data-driven (I’m at Master Teacher status as of the 2018-19 school year - see specific data below). Current Leadership Roles:

-As a DEI liaison, I lead school-wide required trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and collaborated with the district for network-wide DEI initiatives. I also lead weekly discussions on DEI & send out a weekly newsletter. I have done this work unofficially for many years, but advocated for this role and got it this year.

-I am the Spanish Chair at my school overseeing all Spanish classes, observing and giving feedback to teachers, creating relevant PD, running department meetings, and managing the budget (for the past 5 years).

- I am the Spanish content lead for all of the DSST network (for the past 4 years). I have managed between 10-20 other Spanish teachers across the network. I help new teachers get accustomed to the DSST style. I share all my lessons and assessments with all Sp1-2 teachers at 7 different schools in the network to use. I also run shared norming/grading to ensure all network exams are graded the same way I observe and give feedback to teachers at other campuses.

- I have been an advisor for 9 years, mentoring a group of students, communicating with their families, supporting with grades, building community, and facilitating conferences. Past Roles at DSST:

- I was the SVL Coach for students participating in the Student Board of Education. We worked with the district and local government to make social justice changes in our school (the funding was cut, so this position no longer exists).

- I was an advisor mentor, observing advisors and helping them manage their advisories and build community

- I have taught summer school twice: math for incoming freshman and reading for retained 8th graders

- I was the sole summer school administrator in 2019

- I taught self-created crochet elective class for two years & Latin dance elective class (with performance) Middle School Spanish Teacher, Cesar Chavez Academy, Denver, CO January 2013-June 2015

- Taught Spanish 1, 2, and 3; designing and implementing a unique curriculum specifically for mixed level classes in order to reach all students with self-paced and class-paced instruction

- Took on additional role during planning period as assistant to the Dean - developing relationships and solving conflicts with and between students using the Restorative Justice Approach

K-8 Spanish Teacher, High Point Academy, Aurora, CO August 2011-April 2012

- Taught 9 grade levels, 31 different classes per week, more than 750 students; school translator Teacher’s Assistant, Helix Charter High, La Mesa, CA January 2011-June 2011

- Worked in 3 Special Education high school classes (Physics, Algebra 1, Geometry) Bilingual Supplemental Educational Services Tutor, Carney Educational Services, San Diego, CA May 2010-April 2011

- Assisted low-income Spanish-speaking students with Math/English RELEVANT SKILLS & TRAINING

Bilingual – Native English speaker and fluent in Spanish

Skilled in social media marketing

Skilled in all Microsoft Office programs, Engrade, Compass, Illuminate, Polaris, Panorama & SMART technology

CPR Certified

Trained in Love & Logic and Restorative Approach

Completed Year 1 & 2 ELA Training and trained in CI/TPRS

Freelance photographer (Courtney DeAnda Photography) HOBBIES

-Gender Affirming Parenting Educator: See my research here

-Courtney Creations: I started my own business in 2012 as I recovered from a TBI, creating social media presence, marketing and selling thousands of handmade items on Etsy and at craft fairs.

-Salsa & Bachata Dancer: I have been training and performing at Latin Dance Festivals all over the country since 2014.

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