TRACY COLEMAN

2491 Spruce St, Denver, Colorado, 80238 * (303) 884-8648 * tracy_coleman@dpsk12.org

EDUCATION
ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY
ALAMOSA, CO
Masters of Arts in Education with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Endorsement, expected December 2017

STANLEY TEACHER PREP PROGRAM/BOETTCHER TEACHER RESIDENCY

DENVER, CO
Colorado Teaching License, May 2017

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINIOS
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, May 2004

WORK EXPERIENCE
WILLIAM ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DENVER, CO
Teacher Intern, Aug 2016 Present
Collaborate with mentor teacher to plan instruction, confer with parents and assist in conflict mediation processes.
Advance the students' cognitive and social-emotional development through scaffolding, teaching the students to
think effectively and independently in order to take charge of their learning.
Plan and teach instructional units in all subjects based on Colorado State Standards.
Provide differentiated learning by working in small groups across curriculum units in order to meet the needs of
all students.
Demonstrate strong classroom management by teaching, practicing, modeling, and reinforcing rules that are positively
phrased.
Substitute Teacher, September 2016-Present
Ensure that classroom instruction is handled according to the schools policies, goals and objectives.
Refer to the lesson plan left by lead teacher and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to follow it.
Manage student behavior to maintain classroom order.
Supervise safe dismissal of students in accordance with the schools policies and procedures.

Paraprofessional, Dec 2008 Present

Perform clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the teacher.
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills.
Communicate with teachers and administrators about performance and disciplinary issues.
Prepare and distribute educational materials.

A MOTHER'S WINGS; POSTPARTUM EDUCATION AND SUPPORT,

A PROGRAM WITHIN MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA-COLORADO
DENVER, CO
Co-founder/Director, Jan 2006 Jan 2013
Educated doctors and nurses in skills to help families struggling with postpartum mood disorders .
Compiled an in-depth resource list of Denver area therapists and support groups , specializing in postpartum mood
disorders.
Created brochures containing signs, symptoms and resources available, to be distributed in local hospitals.
Facilitated a weekly mom-to-mom support group.

CERTIFICATIONS
One-Year Substitue Teaching Licensure
One-year Alternative Teaching License

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