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Allison Zimmerman

Greenbrae,California

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Lead Teacher with a strong passion for education and experience in creating engaging and inclusive learning environments. Skilled in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, fostering positive student relationships, and collaborating with parents and colleagues. Committed to promoting a love for learning and a sense of belonging.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Lead Teacher

Marin Horizon School
01.2020 - Current
  • Work collaboratively to plan and implement grade-level themes of progressive and integrated curriculum
  • Create authentic math, literacy, social studies, and social-emotional learning lessons aligned with grade-level themes and objectives
  • Use variety of formative, summative, and standardized assessments to differentiate curriculum for all levels of student development
  • Collaborate with grade-level team, curriculum liaisons, learning specialists, and interventionists daily to best meet all students' needs
  • Mentor an associate teacher in instructional strategies and classroom management

Lower School Associate Teacher

Marin Country Day School
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Created, re-designed units, innovated, and taught an integrated curriculum of balanced literacy, Social Studies, Math, and Social-Emotional Learning for Grades 2nd and 3rd
  • Wrote student reports narratives, co-lead parent-teacher conferences, and communicated regularly with families through shared weekly newsletters
  • Worked with a team on projects such as; action research, curriculum development, restructuring report card checklists, and creating rubrics to standardize our assessment

After School Associate Teacher

Marin Country Day School
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • Co-facilitated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion trainings for the Afterschool Department
  • Provided after-school care for students K- 4 in engaging and playful settings
  • Planned and led activities including art activities, outdoor and indoor games, study hall, and free play

Paraprofessional

Whole Child Psychological Services
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Closely worked with a private client to integrate and target behavior regulation in the classroom
  • Collaborated with grade-level team, lead teacher, learning specialists and administration to best support student's needs
  • Coached and reinforced expected behaviors while decreasing maladaptive behaviors

ESL Teacher

AMA English Language Center
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Planned, innovated, and taught an integrated curriculum of balanced literacy for children ages 6 - 15 years old at local public schools
  • Gained extensive experience with children and adults in classroom settings, small groups, and tutoring
  • Provided academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support for students in an inclusive setting.

ESL Teacher

Kwangtong School
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Planned, innovated and taught an integrated curriculum of balanced literacy for grades 1st-5th
  • Assessed student performance on an ongoing basis through anecdotal observations, formal assessments, student portfolios, and rubrics
  • Adapted teaching methods to culture standards and social norms in Thailand

Education

Masters in Education, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

Bay Area Teacher Training Institute
Oakland, CA
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
01.2014

Additional Certificates And Professional Development

  • A Movement for Equity, Alliance for Girls Conference
  • Brave Spaces 101: Humanizing Our Schools
  • Brave Spaces 301: Facilitation for Liberation
  • Elevate! Academy Science of Reading Course: From Evidence to Practice
  • Grading For Equity Course
  • Lynn Lyons: Anxiety Workshop
  • Mindset Mathematics Workshop
  • Mission Be Mindful Educator Training
  • NGSS STEM Conference
  • No Bully Solution Coach
  • Nueva Equity & Inclusion Institute
  • Responsive Classroom Course for Elementary and Middle School Educators
  • Sarah Ward: Executive Function Workshop
  • Teachers For Social Justice Conference
  • TESOL Certified ESL teacher

Timeline

3rd Grade Lead Teacher

Marin Horizon School
01.2020 - Current

Lower School Associate Teacher

Marin Country Day School
08.2017 - 06.2020

After School Associate Teacher

Marin Country Day School
08.2016 - 06.2020

Paraprofessional

Whole Child Psychological Services
08.2016 - 06.2017

ESL Teacher

AMA English Language Center
10.2015 - 08.2016

ESL Teacher

Kwangtong School
01.2014 - 12.2015

Masters in Education, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

Bay Area Teacher Training Institute

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

California State University, Chico

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