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Bonnie Palmer

Bonnie Palmer

Professional Educator
Longmont,CO

Summary

To obtain a professional position in the field of education. Capable educator with over 30 years of experience in educator roles. Excellent classroom management, lecturing and behavior enhancement skills. Experience collaborating with teachers, administrators and specialists to support all student needs.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

STEM/Maker Space/6th-grade Science Teacher

Coal Ridge Middle School
Firestone, CO
01.2018 - Current

Instructional Technology Coach/Technology Teacher

Erie Middle School
Erie, CO
01.2015 - Current

5th-grade Teacher Science and Math/GT Coordinator-Instructor

Federal Heights Elementary
Thornton, CO
01.2011 - 01.2014

Teacher Librarian

Federal Heights Elementary
Thornton, CO
01.2010 - 01.2011

Teacher Librarian

Northglenn Middle School
Thornton, CO
01.2007 - 01.2010

Education

B.S. - Education w/ Minor: Psychology -

Nebraska Wesleyan University

M.A. - Instructional Technology/Library Media -

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies -

University of Northern Colorado

Skills

  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Environmental Science
  • Technology Integration
  • STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL)
  • Online Instruction
  • Testing and Grading
  • Standardized Testing
  • Multimedia Integration
  • IEP Progress Tracking
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Student Engagement
  • Instruction Modifications
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Instruction and Leadership
  • Design Process Instruction

Educator Experience and Expertise

  • As an educator, I have participated in various building teams, including leadership teams, faculty advisory committees, school improvement and RTI/MTSS teams. I scheduled school wide MAPS testing. I've planned and facilitated weekly technology professional development sessions for teaching teams and provided individual instructional technology coaching for staff.
  • I have managed and redesigned 1:1 device distribution, and offered iPad support and instructional coaching for iPad and app integration at the middle school level. I have also served as a Special Education teacher for K-12 students, a GT coordinator, an Instructional Technology Coach, a First Lego League and VEX coach, Where Everyone Belongs(WEB) and Future City sponsor. I was invited to present my dissertation research to Innovation Center staff.

Accomplishments

  • 2022-23, 2023-24: 2 time St. Vrain Valley Educational Foundation and Ottercares Foundation grant awardee.
  • 2016 ISTE Ignite Speaker
  • Innovation Center Project Manager - Mentor Programming Project Team
  • 2024 STEM competition Future City sponsor: 3rd place finish and the Sustainable Innovator Award at Colorado Regional Competition.

Timeline

STEM/Maker Space/6th-grade Science Teacher

Coal Ridge Middle School
01.2018 - Current

Instructional Technology Coach/Technology Teacher

Erie Middle School
01.2015 - Current

5th-grade Teacher Science and Math/GT Coordinator-Instructor

Federal Heights Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2014

Teacher Librarian

Federal Heights Elementary
01.2010 - 01.2011

Teacher Librarian

Northglenn Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2010

B.S. - Education w/ Minor: Psychology -

Nebraska Wesleyan University

M.A. - Instructional Technology/Library Media -

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies -

University of Northern Colorado
Bonnie PalmerProfessional Educator