Resume Emily Green 2

Download as docx, pdf, or txt
Download as docx, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1of 2

Emily Green

[email protected] • +1-970-412-9467
ePortfolio: http://teachingportfolio-emilygreen.weebly.com/

QUALIFICATIONS

Colorado Initial Teacher License, K-12 Art


PLACE Visual Arts Exam passed, May 2016
Colorado Secondary Teaching Licensure, 6-12 Math
PRAXIS Mathematics Exam passed, October 2016
TEFL Certificate, September 2019

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Art Education May 2017
Colorado State University (CSU); Fort Collins, CO
Honors Program
Minor in Math GPA: 3.5 out of 4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE
Third-Year Extended Peace Corps Teacher, Children of the Nations September 2019-March 2020
Ngolala, Moyamba District (Sierra Leone) (evacuated due to COVID-19)
● Worked with Children of the Nations NGO to develop position as a Peace Corps Teacher at their
rural school for students from underserved communities in Sierra Leone
● Designed and taught mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Algebra) courses to 6 classes with
200 total students in the equivalent of 9th-12th grades
● Aligned all units with Sierra Leone’s national curriculum and syllabus
● Facilitated daily student-led standardized exam prep classes for groups of 5-15 students
Peace Corps Teacher, Peace Corps Sierra Leone July 2017-August 2019
Mokanji, Moyamba District (Sierra Leone)
● Designed and taught math, ESL and visual arts lessons for 4 classes with 130 total students in the
equivalent of 7th-9th grade at Mokanji Agricultural and Vocational Secondary School
● Collaborated with 3 primary schools in Mokanji community to host library hours and English
literacy activities for 90 1st-5th grade students
● Developed effective and engaging student-centered lessons in a low-resource setting
Library Aide, Poudre River Public Library District June 2014-January 2017
● Provided customer service and assistance with navigating the library and its databases
● Utilized technology literacy and organizational skills to support management of resources
Colorado Kids Care and Camp Counselor, Campus Crusade June 2013-July 2013
● Maintained order and discipline in a class of 10-15 1 grade campers
st

● Implemented fun activities, while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all children
STUDENT TEACHING
Olander Elementary March 2017- May 2017
● Created and taught lessons for K-5 art classes
● Facilitated the creation of projects for other classes in the Project Based Learning model

Preston Middle School January 2017- March 2017


● Created and taught lessons on: pottery (Pottery & Sculpture: 1 class)
● Created and taught lessons on drawing, symmetry, and art in cultures (Art 1: 2 classes)
● Created and taught lessons on metalworking and jewelry design (Jewelry: 1 class)
● Created and taught a unit on personal geographies and maps (Art Enrichment: 1 class)
● Attended teacher workshops and Parent-Teacher Conferences
All lessons at each level included:
● Alignment of goals and objectives to state visual arts standards, prepared graduate
competencies and grade level expectations
● Planning and idea generating activities to develop ideas for art projects
● Art history and cultural connections
● Student reflective activities to self-assess achievement
● Rubrics and assessment instruments to evaluate student success in meeting learning targets
● Instructional accommodations to meet individual student learning needs
See Lesson plans at: https://teachingportfolio-emilygreen.weebly.com/lessons.html

RELATED TEACHING & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE


Peace Corps Sierra Leone Peer Support Network, Secretary April 2018-March 2020
● Encouraged mental well-being of (up to) 70 fellow Peace Corps Volunteers by being on-call for
24/7 emotional support and reaching out quarterly to 15 Volunteers
● Trained by Peace Corps Africa Regional Medical Officer to join this 7-10 member network
Polaris Expeditionary School, Art Teacher August 2016-December 2016
● Designed and co-taught a semester of art in a 4 th and 5th grade classroom
● Developed differentiated lessons for 15 students, fostering student-driven projects

Cooper Home Art, Co-teacher February 2016-May 2016


● Taught a weekly art class to 15 high-school students with special needs
● Created engaging and relevant lesson plans to help students explore art, express themselves,
and make connections with the world
● Fostered an inclusive community through group activities and sharing

LEAP Special Needs Program, Volunteer June 2011-November 2016


● Volunteered weekly with children with special needs to develop learning and social skills
● Worked one-on-one with children to teach appropriate participation in a classroom
● Created a safe environment for interaction with classmates and teachers

Rio Coco Kids Ministry (Waspam, Nicaragua), Full-Time Intern June 2015-August 2015
● Prepared and executed English classes and other events for low-income students
● Gained experience working cross-culturally and improved Spanish language skills

You might also like