Jen Cwik

1750 W. 36th​ ​ Ave. Denver, CO 80211

724-316-9309 cwikjen@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION
Colorado Department of Education, ​Professional License June 2014
Elementary Education, K-6
Praxis II Score:​ 185

EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science: Childhood and Early Adolescent Education Class of May 2014
Minor Studies: Human Development and Family Studies; Special Education
​GPA 3.79, Dean’s List: All Semesters
University of Colorado Denver ​Denver, Colorado
Master of Art: Special Education with Endorsement Anticipated Completion: Summer 2020
GPA: 4.0

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fairview Elementary School, ​Westminster Public Schools ​Denver, Colorado
​Level 3/4/5 Teacher (ages 8-11) August 2014-July 2016; August 2017-Present
● Plan for an inclusive, nurturing, stimulating, and academically challenging learning environment by using
differentiated lessons to meet each student’s unique abilities in a Title I School serving 90% Free and Reduced
Lunch and 14% Special Education students
● Instruct students using various teaching methods (group work, direct instruction, small groups, technology, and
inquiry projects) in order to meet appropriate instructional goals and objectives by utilizing and adding to the
district-approved curriculum, including Kagan structures
● Prepare, administer, and grade assessments and assignments to evaluate student progress using a standards based
grading system
● Work closely with English Language Support Specialist and Special Educators in order to ensure curriculum is
accessible to all students and all students are supported to reach mastery
● Collaborated with a team of teachers to prepare students and achieve the recognition of “Performance School”
as measured by the Colorado Measure of Academic Standards assessment
● Trained in the Structured Literacy Program (CDE SiMR Project participant)
Woodland Hills Intermediate School, ​Woodland Hills School District ​Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
​Grade 4 Reading and Writing Teacher (ages 8-11) August 2016-July 2017

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
District Mathematics Curriculum Adoption Steering Committee Member
● Due to mathematics experience and enthusiasm, chosen to work with a team of district leaders and teachers to
consider vendor proposals, select, and adopt a K-12 mathematics curriculum
Reading Committee Coordinator
● Organized the Reading Committee to plan and hold a school-wide Literacy Night event
Writing Committee Coordinator
● Organize the Writing Committee to develop a school-wide writing calendar
Girls on the Run Coach
● Worked with girls in grades 3-5 to foster positive physical and emotional health by training for and participating
in a 5K Race
Student Council Facilitator
● Establish and facilitate Student Council program for students to develop leadership skills in their school and
community
Geography Bee Coach
● Coached students in order to prepare for the district Geography Bee
The Education Partnership School Representative
● Partnered with The Education Foundation in Pittsburgh to provide school supplies to all teachers
CU Denver Student Council for Exceptional Children, Secretary
● College-student chapter of the nationwide organization that advocates for children with exceptionalities,
attended the Courage to Risk Conference in January 2020