Amber C.

Defoe
2500 N Desert Links Dr. #2205 Tucson, AZ 85715
acdefoe@email.arizona.edu
C: (520) 288-9798
Education and Credentials
The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Expected Graduation Date: May 2016
Major: Elementary Education
Endorsement: English as a Second Language
Din College, Tsaile, Arizona
Associates of Arts in Elementary Education, May 2013
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, First Grade Classroom, January 2016 May 2016
Tucson Unified School District, Warren Elementary School, Tucson, Arizona
Design and modify developmentally appropriate instruction based on formative and summative
assessments to meet the developmental needs and accelerate learning for first grade students
Develop and deliver instruction that allow for students to meet high standards within an inclusive
learning environment
Incorporate Warren Elementary Schools program of The 7 Habits for Highly Effective Leaders and
The Leader in Me model
Participate in professional development opportunities, training sessions, and lesson planning
collaboration with cooperating teacher and first grade level partner
Practicum, Fifth Grade Classroom, August 2015 December 2015
Second Grade Classroom, January 2015 May 2015
Tucson Unified School District, Warren Elementary School, Tucson, Arizona
Plan instruction for subject areas in mathematics, writing, reading, social studies, science, and physical
education using the students, school, and their community as resources for learning
Created lessons aligned with state standards with the guidance and supervision of lead classroom teacher
Aid classroom teacher with daily literacy groups ranging from low-achieving to high-achieving
Science Summer Camp Teacher, Immerging Kindergarten, Summer 2013 4 weeks
Din College Land Grant Office, Tsaile Public School, Tsaile, Arizona
Develop and instruct science lessons with a focus on plant life
Provide opportunities for students to take part in hands-on and kinesthetic tasks
Professional development meetings with Tsaile Public School principal to ensure lessons meet Arizona
State Science Standards for kindergarten
Leadership Experience
Agricultural Forage Crop Research Intern, August 2012 August 2013
Din College Land Grant Office, Tsaile, Arizona
Lead hands-on lessons for water testing and GPS tagging of Russian Olive trees as an Environmental
Science Camp Counselor.
Co-basketball couch for little league team ages 5-7, Baby Wolves
Co-lead agricultural related community extension projects for forage crop research, livestock
management, and gardening workshops
Develop community gardens for Tsaile, Arizonas community senior center and elementary school
References
Available Upon Request