Student Teacher

Student Teacher — Denver Public Schools

Denver, CO | August 2023 – Present

• Instructed 25 third-grade students daily, designing and delivering interactive social studies and science lesson plans that raised average classroom benchmark test scores by 16% over one semester.
• Integrated digital learning tools including Nearpod and ClassDojo into daily instruction, raising student weekly assignment completion rates from 78% to 94%.
• Collaborated with 3 special education teachers to implement accommodations for 5 students with IEP plans, helping 100% of those students meet their individual academic goals.
• Facilitated weekly communications with 40 parents using ClassDojo, coordinating 15 parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress and behavior support strategies.

Classroom Assistant — Cherry Creek School District

Greenwood Village, CO | August 2020 – July 2023

• Supported classroom instruction for 28 elementary students across 4 core subjects daily, assisting the lead teacher in managing activities and reducing transitions time by 22%.
• Led small-group reading intervention sessions for 8 struggling students, which elevated their reading assessment marks by 24% and improved vocabulary comprehension.
• Prepared and organized 15+ weekly physical and digital learning materials for the class, cutting weekly teacher administrative preparation time by 6 hours and enhancing lesson efficiency.
• Managed grading records and attendance tracking for 5 classroom cohorts using Google Sheets, identifying and reporting attendance issues for 12 students to the administration.

Classroom management, Lesson planning, Curriculum design, Differentiated instruction, Educational technology, IEP compliance, Student assessment, Parent-teacher communication, Google Classroom, Canvas LMS, Nearpod, ClassDojo, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Conflict resolution, Team collaboration

Interactive Science Lab Curriculum Integration

Role: Student Teacher / Project Lead

Tools: Google Classroom, Nearpod, Mystery Science

Redesigned the science curriculum for 3 classes of 75 total students, resulting in a 32% increase in average science quiz scores over a 3-month period.

Digital Literacy Portal Implementation

Role: Student Teacher

Tools: Seesaw, Google Slides, Epic! Reader

Introduced a digital reading log program for 26 elementary students, increasing weekly independent reading time by 45% and parent engagement by 30%.

• Colorado Initial Teacher License (Elementary Education K-6) (2020)
• Google Certified Educator Level 1 (2022)
• Pediatric CPR / First Aid Certification (2024)

• Professional Membership: Active member of the Colorado Education Association (CEA)
• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Basic)
• Availability: Immediately available for full-time teaching positions