Education: 2000-2003: Bachelor's degree- University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Major in English;
North American Literature, minor in Philosophy.) 1998-2000: Front Range Community College (core credits.)
* Five years of Spanish language education. One year embedded Korean language experience.
* Member of Golden Key International Honor Society.
Experience:
January 2007-present: Assistant Teacher-Laradon Hall; A school for people with developmental disabilities.
February-November 2006: Day Program Counselor- A Better Life Experience (Developmentally Disabled Day Program.) I was involved with teaching a work skills curriculum, job coaching and supervising up to four employees.
2005: Teacher at New America Schools (High School for non-English speakers.) I taught a wide variety of classes, such as Science, Math, English and History.
September-December 2005: English as a Learned Language Tutor, Lawrence Elementary. Designed curriculum. Taught K-5 students in classroom. Supervised K-6 students on playground.
March 2004-March 2005: Teacher at English Academies in Guri, Republic of Korea. Working with four to nineteen year olds. Taught at three different schools, as much as 18 students per class.
2003- Kindercare Learning Center: Teacher Assistant. Often worked solo and was self directed.
Other Related Experience:
* Case management experience in social services in Lincoln, Nebraska.
* Personal tutoring experience in ESL.
* Experience as an editor with Nebraska University's literary magazine, Laurus.
* Volunteered and assisted the elderly: general help, health care and sustenance.
* I have my Substitute Authorization and Alternative Teaching Authorization.
References:
Matt LeRoy- Program Manager, Laradon Hall: 303-296-2400
Josh Barchers- Bus Driver, Summit Stage: 720-937-1404
Keri Silvester- Teacher, Laradon Hall: 303-296-2400 x. 6879