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Bonita D.
Private tutor in Fairview, OR
Education
M. Ed. Curriculum & Instruction Concordia University Jan 2014 Concentration: Adolescent Literacy GPA 3.97 Action Research: Implementing Technology to Increase Adolescent Literacy B.A in Elementary Education, The University of Montana, Missoula Dec 2009 Concentration: Spanish GPA 3.82 HONORS: Graduated summa cum laude from Concordia University Graduated with high honors from University of Montana, GPA 3.82 Golden Key International Honour Society, 2009 – present
Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Intervention Literacy Workshop/Math 6/Academy Teacher/Math Intervention Teacher – Happy Valley Middle School, North Clackamas School District, September 2013 – Present Differentiate and design CCSS aligned curriculum and assessments in Math and Weekly progress monitor intervention workshop students with an RTI model Effectively developed an 8th grade study skills class with positive results in helping Build rapport and relationships with each student to meet his/her individual needs Collaborate with administrators, school-wide PLCs, and district-wide PLCs to create Set student and teacher growth goals and reached them through professional Co-lead the after school homework help program PBIS committee member Co-lead Teacher’s as Reader’s Book Group 2013-2014 school year Literacy Workshop Teacher – Rock Creek Middle School, North Clackamas School District, September 2012-June 2013 Planned and effectively differentiated instruction for 6th and 7th grade students of Aligned lessons with CCSS and district-wide standards Collaborated with other teachers and staff to create units that provided for high Built positive and meaningful relationships with each student to help him or her set, Led the after school tutoring program Mentored a high-risk young woman to help her gain the skills she needs for success Set goals and participated in professional development opportunities to learn and Piloted SB290 teacher evaluation system effective 2013-2014 school year Participated in Teacher’s as Reader’s Book Group 2012-2013 school year Technical Assistant – Rock Creek Middle School, North Clackamas School District, February 2012-June 2012 Assisted 6th and 7th grade Math, Reading and Social Studies teachers in the Intervention Literacy Workshop failing students attain necessary skills to pass and succeed in their classes and create an equitable learning environment and align curriculum with CCSS and establish proficiency grading rubrics development and best teaching practices varying levels and abilities in reading and writing with a workshop style format student engagement maintain, and meet personal goals grow as an educator http://pcira.wordpress.com/events/teachers-as-readers-tar-groups/ Taught 6th grade Math and Drama lessons/units aligned with CCSS to students of Built positive relationships with each student to gain rapport and individualize their Collaborated and communicated effectively with teachers and other staff members classroom in helping high needs and ELL students, and outside the classroom with small targeted groups varying levels and abilities learning Lead an afterschool tutoring program Center Director - Huntington Learning Center Beaverton, OR June 2011-February 2012 Taught individualized writing, reading and math programs to K-12 students and Trained teaching staff and provided ongoing support to assure their success Lead, motivated, scheduled, and evaluated staff members Met with parents for initial conferences to discuss their child’s educational needs Assessed and progress monitored students through initial and ongoing academic Conducted follow-up parent conferences to show progress, created and evaluated Tutor Portland, OR January 2011-June 2011 Tutored a 5th grade student with Dysgraphia Implemented Audiblox-a Dysgraphia and Dyslexia program Progress monitored the student daily Collaborated with the student and his parents to set attainable, yet challenging, goals Substitute Teacher Missoula, MT January 2010-June 2010 Substitute taught in grades K-8, Title I, and Special Education Followed and/or wrote teacher lesson plans daily and adapted as needed Exercised excellent classroom management skills in varying grades and positions First Grade Teacher - Paxson Elementary School Missoula, MT Fall 2009 Student teacher for 20 multi-level 1st grade children, teaching all subjects Taught direct instruction programs: Spelling Mastery and Reading Mastery Differentiated instruction based on data and tests done using the program Aimsweb Progress monitored intensive students every other week Collaborated with master teacher and grade level team in designing units and lesson Attended teacher in-services, professional conferences, RTI meetings, and parent Established and maintained excellent classroom management procedures and Naturalist-Summit Nature Center Whitefish, MT Summer 2009 Worked full-time as a naturalist on Big Mountain Provided outdoor and environmental education for the general public Designed and implemented interpretive educational programs for student groups SAT/ACT prep evaluations and observations, and revaluated individualized programs goals, and continually individualized each students program plans teacher conferences created a positive community within the classroom
Subject Expertise
1st Grade, 1st Grade math, 1st Grade Reading, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade, 2nd Grade math, 2nd Grade Reading, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade, 3rd Grade math, 3rd Grade Reading, 3rd Grade Science, 3rd Grade Writing, 4th Grade, 4th Grade math, 4th Grade Reading, 4th Grade Science, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade, 5th Grade math, 5th Grade Reading, 5th Grade Science, 5th Grade Writing, 6th Grade, 6th Grade math, 6th Grade Reading, 6th Grade Science, 6th Grade Writing, 7th Grade, 7th Grade math, 7th Grade Reading, 7th Grade Writing, 8th Grade, 8th Grade math, 8th Grade Reading, 8th Grade Writing, Elementary Algebra, Elementary Math, Kindergarten - 8th Grade, Study Skills, Study Skills And Organization, Summer Tutoring