Alicia O’Riley
Educator
Aurora,CO
Summary
Highly skilled elementary educator seeking position to utilize 14 years of diverse teaching experience. Aim to instill grit, passion and the belief that all students can learn. Develop high – functioning members of society by creating a sense of joy and significance in each child, while utilizing best instructional practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Denver Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Promoted literacy skills through guided reading sessions, literature circles, and writing workshops.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
- Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Utilized various formative assessment tools for evaluating student progress and providing constructive feedback on their work.
Culturally Diverse Linguistic Ed. Teacher
Aurora Public School District
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Created and implemented lesson plans focused on improving culturally diverse linguistic development.
- Planned and conducted lessons for 6 classes to 7th and 8th graders.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Used WIDA rubric to assess all student work and enable students to assess own work.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to maintain effective relationships for student growth.
- Worked cooperatively with students and staff of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Utilized technology for instruction and to differentiate student choice of content mastery.
1st Grade Classroom Teacher-Remote
Adams Five Star Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Utilized district and Florida Virtual online school curriculum to create lesson plans that taught core curriculum to diverse cultural and linguistic population..
- Taught 17 students integrating guided reading, phonics, word study and differentiated instruction.
- 90% of students demonstrated growth in math and literacy on Pals assessment.
- Attended professional learning community weekly to assess student work and inform instruction.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Incorporated Google slides and Seesaw into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
1st Grade Classroom Teacher-summer School
Jefferson County Schools
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans and goals to meet the needs of at-risk learners.
- Developed relationships online with students and parents through use of Google Meet or Zoom.
- Developed personalized reading and math goals and differentiated assignments according to these goals.
- Assessed students bi-weekly through observation, running records and other formative assessments. 90% of students demonstrated mastery of content.
- Created, assigned and evaluated student work in Seesaw and other various on-line platforms.
Teacher - 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Thomson Elementary – Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards for general education students within mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
- Incorporated flexible classroom to include visual daily schedule , morning meeting, social emotional check in routines, refocus systems, calming corner, use of hand signals visible classroom school rules and expectations.
- Utilized variety of technology in and out of classroom to support and deepen understanding of objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
- Attended weekly Personal Learning Community to analyze student work and reflect upon lessons to drive highest level of instruction.
- 87% of students reached their goal on DIBLES assessment.
Teacher – Kindergarten
Century Elementary - Aurora Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed rigorous lesson plans utilizing school, district and state standards to create clear objectives with examples of mastery to meet needs of diverse population.
- Demonstrated one and half years growth for 90% of students in literacy and math on 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.
- Communicated with families regularly, including home visits for each student.
- Used district ELD program including WIDA rubric to promote oral language development with targeted students.
Teacher
Beach Court Elementary, Denver Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Created and maintained supportive, nurturing classroom where students were encouraged to explore, inquire and persevere in their learning.
- Regularly utilized progress monitoring, and assessments to inform and modify instruction.
- Set targeted goals with students weekly and quarterly; 85% students demonstrated one or more year's growth on i-station.
- Used school, district and state standards along with curriculum to develop lessons that meet academic and social needs of diverse learners.
- Regularly communicated with families to increase their involvement in child’s learning.
Teacher
Sedalia Elementary, Douglas County School District
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- 95% students demonstrated growth in reading and math assessments.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Elementary Education
University of Denver
Denver, CO 08.1992 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 03.1999 - 03.2023
Skills
Tehnology: Internet navigation skills, Infinite Campus, interactive white boards, Smart TV's, , document cameras, i-pad, Chrome Books, Google Drive, Apple TV, Zoom, Productivity software, word processing, spreadsheets, Presentation software, email management skills, Padlet, Kahoot, Flipgrid, Blooket, Seesaw
Classroom management : certified in Responsive Classroom, PBIS, Bullying Prevention program, Love and Logic, and Restorative Justice
Teaching and Instruction: ELAchieve 2022, Linguistically Diverse Education (K – 12) ,Extensive experience with Title I schools, ACCESS Training 2022, CMAS training 2022,120 hours of continuing education in area of literacy planning and instruction PEBC Science Institute, LETTERS certification 2017, ELA review, , Fundations, Daily 5 management, Guided Reading Plus, Jan Richardson Guided reading, Fundations phonics instruction, Heggerty phonics, 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, Benchmark, Everyday Math, Talkingpoints, PALS training 2021, I ready, I Station, DIBELS, DRA, BAS, Running Records, READ Act plans, IEP’s and 504’s, progress monitoring
Certification
Elementary Education K- 6th
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Denver Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Culturally Diverse Linguistic Ed. Teacher
Aurora Public School District
09.2021 - 05.2024
ELAchieve certification
09-2021
1st Grade Classroom Teacher-Remote
Adams Five Star Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020
1st Grade Classroom Teacher-summer School
Jefferson County Schools
06.2019 - 08.2019
Teacher - 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Thomson Elementary – Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
LETTRS
10-2017
I-ready/I-station
09-2017
PALS Training
08-2017
Teacher – Kindergarten
Century Elementary - Aurora Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2018
Love and Logic, Restorative Justice, Responsive Classroom
10-2015
Teacher
Beach Court Elementary, Denver Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2016
Teacher
Sedalia Elementary, Douglas County School District
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Iowa
03.1999 - 03.2023
Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement - Place
09-1993
Elementary Education
University of Denver
08.1992 - 05.1996
Elementary Education K- 6th
05-1992