Emily Downs
CLD Educator
Loveland ,CO
Summary
Driven educator leveraging studies in English language development to expand career within leadership at the administrative level. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills focused on detailed and effective collaboration, management, and executes extensive experience with curriculum and equity based instruction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Emily W. Downs
Loveland, CO
- (616) 690 0665 Enhanced student learning with varieties of technology including iPads, Chromebooks, and Google Classroom Maintained a safe and positive learning environment while assessing the needs of all students Utilized data as a tool to plan appropriate tiered interventions Provided representation for PBiS committee for behavioral student support across all grade levels Established strong relationships with staff, students, and parents Participated, collaborated, and lead team meetings to make instructional decisions Integrated iReady, Lexia Core5, Reflex Math, and Khan Academy for extended daily instruction through technology with classroom computers, iPads, and Chromebooks Involved in running extracurricular after school events such as Girls on the Run, homework club, ACE (After School
- Ultural Enrichment), science fair, Green Team, and ELL staff development Represented my school and colleagues on the district wide insurance committee and teacher effectiveness Mentored and collaborated with high school interns to teach, plan, and execute lessons to assist with senior internships
LEAD CLD TEACHER
Scott Elementary School
Greeley, CO
01.2019 - Current
- Four time CoTESOL presenter
- 21st Century site facilitator
LEAD CLD TEACHER
Centennial Elementary School
Evans, CO
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Co-taught in least restrictive K-5 general education classrooms
- Facilitated lessons to differentiate for all students with grade level curriculum, emphasizing English language components
- Administered and proctored WIDA/CMAS standardized assessments
- Proctored WIDA screeners for all incoming EL students
- Facilitated weekly and monthly professional development sessions around WIDA Can Do Descriptors, co-teaching, and TLAC strategies
ESSENTIAL SKILLS TEACHER
Livingston Collegiate Academies
New Orleans, LA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Independently created individualized programs for scholars in a self-contained classroom environment Developed personalized curriculum for scholars differentiated at specific levels across all subject domains
- Designed Transitional curriculum to support soft skills
- Coached paraprofessionals daily to help develop skills working with students who have exceptionalities
- Integrated socialization opportunities for scholars to interact with other scholars, teachers and peers
- Organized schedules to utilize specialized services including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and post secondary options
- Designed individualized lesson plans for each specific scholar
2nd Grade Teacher
Soda Creek Elementary School
Steamboat Springs, CO
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed personalized aspects of a classroom including planning and teaching of lessons, parent/teacher conferences, grades and evaluations, field trip organization, and disciplinary measures
- Assumed all duties as teacher and role model in the classroom, teaching all subjects, including reading, math, science, social studies, and writing
- Co-taught and co-planned comprehensible lesson plans with the CLD specialist to support all language learners
- Designed, implemented and executed lessons through Treasures Reading, National Geographic Reach for Reaching, Orton Gillingham & Wilson Phonics, Everyday Mathematics, Every Child A Writer, and FOSS Science Kits
- Differentiated instruction to optimize student learning for students recognized as English Language learners
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Leadership & Administration
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Arts - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO 08.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
East Lansing, MI 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Design and implement differentiated lessons and instruction
Organize and facilitate EL testing and protocols
Certification
Google Certified Educator
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Educational Leadership & Administration
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 04.2020
LEAD CLD TEACHER
Scott Elementary School
01.2019 - Current
LEAD CLD TEACHER
Centennial Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2019
ESSENTIAL SKILLS TEACHER
Livingston Collegiate Academies
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
Adams State University
08.2015 - 04.2017
2nd Grade Teacher
Soda Creek Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2007 - 05.2011
Emily W. Downs