Alicia O'Riley
Denver,CO
Summary
Seeking a position as an educator where I am able to utilize 13 plus years of diverse experience. Dedicated to instill passion, curiosity and work ethic through lessons that engage and foster student comprehension and growth. Strength in ability to provide a predictable and creative atmosphere where all students feel safe and able to learn from content designed to meet individual needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Culturally Linguistic Diverse Education Teacher
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
Aurora , CO
07.2022 - Current
- Design and plan daily unit lessons to engage and manage various diverse classes of students
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to students
- Help students set goals and utilize feedback to improve their own learning
- Collaborate with teachers, staff and parents to ensure effective communication of student progress
- Work cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles
- Used feedback and student data to improve instructional strategies
- Utilized multimedia and technology to convey information in fresh, innovative ways
- Attend weekly and quarterly professional development to maintain professional and personal growth
- Write clear content language objectives to promote learning expectations and directly tied to lessons
- Conquer challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Perform student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Teacher – 2nd Grade Summer School Classroom Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora , CO
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Design and plan daily lessons to engage and manage various diverse classes of students
- Deliver personalized instruction in literacy and mathematics
- Help students set goals and utilize feedback to improve their own learning
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles
- Used feedback and student data to improve instructional strategies
- Created an organized, emotionally safe learning environment that allowed for student choice and curiosity
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Wrote clear content language objectives to promote learning expectations directly tied to lessons.
Culturally Linguistic Diverse Education Teacher
South Middle School-APS
Aurora , CO
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics, state standards and student interests
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students with diverse needs
- Helped students set goals and utilize feedback to improve their own learning
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to maintain effective relationships for student growth
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
2nd Grade Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Westminster , CO
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Utilized district and Florida Virtual online school curriculum
- Taught synchronous instruction to 17 students.
- Instructed small groups with focus on individual needs through guided reading, phonics, word study and differentiated instruction. Set specific objectives and followed an assessment protocol shared with instructional coaches.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
2nd Grade Teacher
Thomson Elementary – Jefferson County Public Schools
Westminster , CO
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
- Created and maintained a supportive, nurturing classroom environment that promoted success through differentiated teaching strategies and social – emotional support
- Utilized literacy and math resources along with core to build rigorous, student centered lessons
- Developed high quality, integrated lessons and objectives with for all content areas
- Provided individual modifications and support based on differentiated needs of students
- Utilized technology in and out of the classroom daily to support and deepen understanding of content and language objectives
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Integrated a variety of technology in the classroom to support and deepen understanding of content and language objectives.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress using data collection methods such as formal assessment tools, anecdotal notes, rubrics.
Teacher-2nd Grade Remote Summer School
Jefferson County Public Schools
Westminster , CO
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Designed and implemented engaging literacy lesson plans to meet the needs of at-risk learners
- Developed relationships online with students and parents through use of Google Meet or Zoom
- Provided guided reading instruction utilizing the Jan Richardson model
- Utilized Heggerty phonemic awareness instruction during daily morning meeting, remotely
- Developed personalized reading goals and differentiated assignments according to these goals
- Assessed students bi-weekly through observation, running records and other formative assessments
- Created, assigned and evaluated student work in various on-line platforms
- Gave regular feedback and adjusted work as needed.
Kindergarten Teacher
Century Elementary - Aurora Public Schools
Aurora , CO
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed rigorous lesson plans utilizing school, district and state standards to create clear objectives with examples of mastery to meet the needs of a diverse population
- Demonstrated one and a half years growth for 90% of students in literacy and math on the end of year i-ready assessment
- Regularly analyzed data, attended weekly DDI meetings and utilized progress monitoring and assessments to inform instruction and create RTI groups for intervention
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Communicated with families regularly through positive phone calls, meetings, email, weekly newsletters and encouraged visitation and observation; also completed home visits for each student
- Worked daily with English language learners in sheltered, small group and whole group to promote oral language development.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction and engage students in learning activities.
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
Beach Court Elementary – Denver Public Schools
Denver , CO
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Created and maintained a supportive, nurturing classroom where students were encouraged to explore, inquire and persevere in their learning
- Collaborated with colleagues weekly to plan instruction, discuss student data, and behavior
- Regularly utilized progress monitoring, and assessments to inform and modify instruction
- Regularly differentiated instruction and implemented accommodations to support the needs of diverse learners
- Used school, district and state standards along with curriculum to develop lessons that meet the academic and social needs of diverse learners
- Regularly communicated with families to increase their involvement in their child’s learning
- Conducted small group and individualized classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs of students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Douglas County School District
Sedalia , CO
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Dynamic classroom design to promote an inviting and supportive and diverse learning environment
- Planned and implemented high quality lessons across the content, including language and content objectives based on school, district and state standards
- Utilized summative and formative assessments to support individualized learning and drive lesson planning
- Communicated bi-weekly with parents through newsletters about classroom events, learning, projects, and upcoming events
- Facilitated Language and literacy by listening, speaking and writing competencies, as well as reading for pleasure
- Math learning focused on understanding of numbers, operations, relationships, measurement, and patterns to solve numerical problems and reasoning.
Science and Technology, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Soar at Oakland Elementary – Denver Public Schools
Denver , CO
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Facilitated curriculum to 210 students through dynamic and engaging instruction, focused on student growth and success
- Developed curriculum based on the theory of inquiry, thinking strategies and backward planning; included specific teaching points, with learning outcomes in – line with Common Core Standards, including use of quantitative and qualitative assessments
- Used student data to modify planning, assess student strengths and weaknesses, and personalize activities
- Taught to a diverse population, adapting methods and instructional materials as needed
- Diversified lessons to support ELL population using a variety of pictures, drawings, models, and songs
- Rewrote Science Curriculum using common core standards and piloted use of Foss kits.
Education
Endorsement - Culturally Linguistic Diverse Education
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora, CO01.2012
University of Denver
01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Communications
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-1996
Skills
- Classroom Management
Certified in Responsive Classroom, PBIS, Bullying Prevention program, Love and Logic, and Restorative Justice
- Multimedia Instruction
21st century technology: Infinite Campus, SMART boards ipad, Google drive, Chrome books, Apple TV, Schoology, Pear deck, Zoom, Microsoft, , talkingpoints, Oracle Cloud
CLDE-Dedicated,ELD Institute, Child Find Team professional learning
CLDE secondary ELD teachers and CLDE Teacher Leaders
ELAchieve certification
ACCESS training
Professional Development
Heggerty
- 120 plus hours of continuing education in Literacy Institute K-5
- PEBC Science Institute, LETTERS, ELA review, Guided Reading Plus, Daily 5 management, Jan Richardson Guided reading, Fundations phonics instruction, Foundations: word study guide-phonological awareness, phonics, sight words and fluency
- Distance Learning Playbook Keynote with Dr. Nancy Frey
- Lucy Calkins units of study, reading and writing
- Pals assessment training, Springboard Literacy
- CLDE-Dedicated, ELD Institute, Child Find Team professional learning
- CLDE secondary ELD teachers and CLDE Teacher Leaders, ELAchieve certification
- Curriculum: Everyday Math, Math in the City, Bridges Mathematics curriculum Benchmark Universe, Bridges, Open Court Springboard and ELD, Aurora Public Schools Middle School District created curriculum, Foundations and Impact
- Data and assessment: PALS, I ready, I Station, DIBELS, DRA, BAS, Running Records, READ Act plans, IEP's and 504's; weekly Personal Learning Communities, RTI, CMAS and Access testing
Affiliations
- After school tutoring for CLDE students
- Endorsement in Culturally Linguistic Diverse Education
- Trained in ACCESS testing
- Trained in Success Bound program for middle school skills preparation
Timeline
Teacher – 2nd Grade Summer School Classroom Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
06.2023 - 07.2023
Culturally Linguistic Diverse Education Teacher
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
07.2022 - Current
Culturally Linguistic Diverse Education Teacher
South Middle School-APS
07.2021 - 07.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
07.2020 - 07.2021
2nd Grade Teacher
Thomson Elementary – Jefferson County Public Schools
07.2019 - 05.2020
Teacher-2nd Grade Remote Summer School
Jefferson County Public Schools
06.2019 - 07.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Century Elementary - Aurora Public Schools
11.2017 - 07.2019
Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
Beach Court Elementary – Denver Public Schools
11.2015 - 11.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Douglas County School District
07.2015 - 11.2015
Science and Technology, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Soar at Oakland Elementary – Denver Public Schools
07.2014 - 05.2015
Endorsement - Culturally Linguistic Diverse Education
Aurora Public Schools
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Communications
University of Iowa
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