Tricia Newman

Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher Candidate

303 N. Meldrum Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
(720) 737-9704
trishnewm@gmail.com

EDUCATION: 
Colorado State University, (Fort Collins, CO)—Bachelor of Arts
August 2014- Expected Graduation May 2019
 Anticipated graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Education

SKILLS:
Excellent communication skills, energetic, flexible, passionate about students and their success

FIELD EXPERIENCE:
Webber Middle School (Fort Collins, CO)—Student Teacher
Spring 2019
 Independently managed four classes of 25-30 8th grade students using positive behavior management skills
 Assessed individual students’ educational and behavioral needs by collaborating with teachers across contents and
meeting with support staff
 Created a respectful and exciting classroom culture by prioritizing choice and diversity in content and environment
 Worked to build positive rapport with students, staff, and parents
Poudre High School (Fort Collins, CO)—Student Teacher
Fall 2018
 Created and reflected on developmentally appropriate lessons that engage a variety of student abilities within a
Junior/Senior classroom
 Worked closely with cooperating teacher to ensure productivity and engagement in the classroom
 Fostered meaningful relationships with students
AVID Tutor, Blevins Middle School (Fort Collins, CO)—Tutor
Fall 2018
 Facilitated tutorial sessions in a 7th grade AVID (Advancement Via Individual Development) classroom
 Helped motivate students to complete quality schoolwork and excel in the classroom by using positive reinforcement
and assessment strategies

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
CLAS Conference (Colorado Language Arts Society)
Regional Fall Conference 2018
 Attended three sixty-minute conference sessions on a variety of subjects related to teaching, reading, writing, and
critical literacy
NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English)
Member since Fall 2015
 Attended professional development seminars monthly to collaborate with fellow pre-service teachers

VOLUNTEER WORK:
Blevins Middle School (Fort Collins, CO)—Volunteer
Fall 2016- Present
 Over 200 hours of volunteer work with 7th and 8th grade students in a Pre-AP English class
 Worked individually with students defined by administration as having behavioral issues and exceptional learning
needs
 Observed and reflected on instruction and applied learning to lesson planning
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Blind Pig Pub (Fort Collins, CO)—Server
July 2016-Present
 Implemented a training system to ensure new employees are adequately trained
 Supervise new employees and provides positive and constructive feedback in an individualized setting
 Created Menu Tests and Serving/Bartending Guides for existing and new employees to measure skills and enforce
growth within the workplace