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Formal Education & Certification
Masters in Teaching for Secondary Education 2009
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
WA Teaching Certificate for Social Studies and Mid-Level Humanities 2009
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Bachelor of Arts in the Humanities 2004
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Professional Experience
Long Term Substitute Teacher 2011
Meeker Middle School, Kent, WA
Took over 7th grade language arts class, as well as two blocks of Tier 3 Language! intervention classes. Worked with ELL, special education, and at-risk youth, to bring students up to grade level and promote a high achieving attitude among students. Developed academic units of study, prepared students for state testing and maintained strong classroom management.
ATOSS Teacher/Counselor 2009-2010
Kenai Peninsula School District, Kenai, AK
ATOSS stands for Alternative to Out of School Suspension. As facilitator, I provided students social skills training, homework support, daily drug and alcohol education and group counseling sessions, as well as coordinated drug and alcohol treatment for students with local treatment facilities. Additionally, I assisted students in the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility classroom as needed.
Parent to Parent Facilitator 2009-2010
Kenai Peninsula School District, Kenai, AK
As facilitator I conducted multiple eight hour courses for parents and guardians who are raising challenging adolescents. These courses are designed to serve as a community resource for parents and other adults.
Odyssey of the Mind Aid 2009
Kenai Peninsula School District, Soldotna, AK
Assisted facilitator in gathering materials, setting up competition area, judging event and cleanup. Helped student groups navigate the competition area and prepare for competition.
Student Teaching 2008
Fairhaven Middle School, Bellingham, WA
Successfully completed five months of student teaching under the advisement of Callie Hart and Lisa Chovil. Developed short and long range units to engage and motivate students in their learning. Met all university educational standards with high levels of effectiveness. Was able to step in for regular teacher as she went through serious health problems. Participated in all regular teaching activities including leading over 60 student conferences, regular school meetings and collaborating with team teachers and special education teacher.
Research Assistant and Presenter 2008
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Participated in facilitating and conducting research on the effectiveness and outcomes of a mentoring program between Western Washington University education students and at risk youth from Shuksan Middle School. Helped write findings of our research in a formal paper to be published in education journals. Was a co-presenter at the National Middle School Associations Annual Conference in Denver.
Classroom Instruction Provider 2008
Sehome High School, Bellingham, WA
Developed and taught economics lesson to 12th- grade Current Events class. Lesson covered issues of economic stability and personal finance.
High School Practicum 2008
Sedro-Woolley High School, Sedro-Woolley, WA
Observed and participated in over 20 hours in a social studies classroom. Worked one on one with students to facilitate learning.
Clerk II 2005-2008
Whatcom County, Bellingham, WA
Instructed other employees on policies and procedures. Responsible for editing and quality control of legal paperwork for various County offices. In charge of maintaining the flow of documents in the Record Center for the entire County. Assisted employees to ensure work was preformed on time and with care.
Middle School Practicum 2007
Whatcom Middle School, Bellingham, WA
Observed and participated in the classroom for over 40 hours. Worked one on one with students. Helped tutor struggling readers. Facilitated several group sharing lessons. Conducted a read aloud for students.
Classroom Instruction Provider 2007
Junior Achievement, Bellingham, WA
Taught Economics lessons to 5th graders over a 6 week period. Lessons centered on business in the United States.
Student Mentor 2007
Shuksan Middle School Climb Program, Bellingham, WA
Worked one-on-one with middle school students on a community project over the course of a semester.
Learning Facilitator 2007
Whatcom Middle School Project Connect, Bellingham, WA
Worked with a small group of 8th grade students in a service learning project at Whatcom Community College's early childhood development center.
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