Sponsor Social Studies

Mrs. Catherine W. Tran

**** ***** *****, ******** *******, CO 80906

Phone: 719-***-****

Email: *****@****.***

Objective:

As an experienced teacher, I will devise captivating and unique lessons that create interest from the students and facilitate student achievement through Common Core Standards. I also will differentiate lessons to meet the needs of every child. Finally, I will collaborate with colleagues to master teaching techniques across curriculum.

Work Experience:

Fountain Middle School, 515 Santa Fe, Fountain, CO 80817: July 2003 – Present

Teacher

Design Social Studies lessons and curriculum for 6th and 7th grade students.

Provide individual attention to differentiate for students and improve student achievement.

Regularly use data to stimulate lesson plans

Use assessments (both written and document analysis) to ensure student’s understanding of material

Encourage students to critically think about cross curriculum connections.

Keep parents in constant communication and foster a great relationship with the community.

Education

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523

Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science Graduated 1998

Teaching Licensure Program- Secondary Social Studies Graduated 2002

Continued Education

Strong Kagan Practices with Kagan training

Capturing Kids Hearts Behavior Instruction

Document Base Question Instruction and advance knowledge

Additional Activities

Team leader (5 years)

Knowledge Bowl creator and coach of 6th, 7th and 8th (3 years)

Sponsor for Washington DC trip with 12 students (1 year)

Fundraiser sponsor for Washington DC students (1 year)

After school tutor one day a week (5 years)

Drama coach (2 years)

Department Chair (1 year)

References

To be provided upon request.

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