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net EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL Highly motivated and experienced teacher and academic coordinator with expert pr oficiency in managing all aspects of lesson plans, curriculum development, and a cademic program coordination. Comprehensive understanding of the skills needed t o develop classroom presentation techniques that engage the students and encoura ge maximum retention of knowledge. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY JAMES MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Colorado Springs, Colorado (2008-2010) Educator, Grades 4 and 5 Fulfilled a critical role designing and administering innovative curricula and l esson plans in a variety of subjects to spark the interest and capture the imagi nation of students in grades 4 and 5. Instrumental in ensuring that each studen t acquires a broad and deep understanding of the subject matter, through rigorou s and challenging classroom activities. Seamlessly executed a variety of additi onal responsibilities outside of the classroom, including serving as Spanish Clu b sponsor, ESL tutor, and Language Arts tutor. Served as representative on the Language Arts Committee. DISCOVERY CANYON CAMPUS, Colorado Springs, Colorado (2007-2008) Middle School Spanish Teacher Effectively motivated independent curiosity and classroom engagement in the subj ect of Spanish for students attending this learning community focused on science and mathematics integration. Applied innovative teaching strategies and classr oom activities to ensure that each student acquired a broad and deep understandi ng of the subject matter. Superior expertise recognized by management with the assignment of an additional section of Spanish for the duration of the school ye ar. ALTA LOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Los Angeles, California (2003-2007) Educator, Grades 4 and 5 Orchestrated lesson planning, curriculum, and classroom instruction in a variety of subjects for students attending Grades 4 and 5. Fulfilled a variety of addi tional roles to provide critical support to the success and mission of the schoo l, including Master Teacher, GATE Coordinator, Intervention Coordinator, Interve ntion Teacher, and Sheltered English Instruction. J. CALVIN LAUDERBACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Chula Vista, California (1998-2003) Educator, Grades 1 and 4 Directed all classroom activities to aid in the academic development and motivat ion of first and fourth graders at this public school serving over 700 students. Spearheaded all efforts of the Technology Committee. Leveraged superior exper tise and subject matter knowledge to lead Dual Language Instruction and Sheltere d English Instruction. Successfully administered the roles of Intervention Teac her and Transition Specialist. LA PRESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Spring Valley, California (1997-1998) Educator, Grade 3 Successfully lead a third grade classroom in the development and mastery of know ledge spanning a variety of subjects. Administered Dual Language Instruction to ensure the availability of quality education to every student regardless of the ir communication abilities.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS ALLIANT UNIVERSITY Master of Education Degree in Educational Technology, 2000 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish, 1992 Honors - Distinction in General Scholarship