Bridget Vancauwelaert
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Middle School Teacher with a passion for educating today's youth, and helping to support them academically, emotionally, and socially in the classroom. Proficient at creating meaningful lessons that meet all students' needs by implementing Colorado state standards. Collaborated with other teachers, school staff, and family members of students to ensure students receive valuable support from those around them. Knowledgeable and experienced in Common Core, test prep, and teaching HMH curriculum. Proven history of increasing reading achievement through skillful, strategic planning and reading interventions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School ELA & Math Teacher
Coal Creek Canyon K-8
03.2018 - Current
2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher
Gilpin County School District
08.2001 - 07.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.1999
Skills
- Apply progressive classroom management techniques to foster a happy and safe classroom environment for all
- Collaborate with Middle School teammates and co- teaching with DTL
- Implementation of Unit/Lesson Internalization
- Communicate learning target and success criteria in lessons
- Incorporate engaging texts to enhance literacy skills and reading comprehension
- Encourage engaging discussions of assigned texts to promote critical thinking while fostering a fun learning environment for grades 6-8
- Integrate Greek/Latin Roots activities with reading units and grammar skills with writing units
- Implement units of writing to develop research skills, narrative writing skills, and persuasive writing skills
- Increased writing proficiency through targeted feedback and individualized instruction
- Work one-on-one with students who need additional support
- 6th-grade math instruction incorporates a gradual release strategy; 7th-grade math instruction incorporates self-paced learning with a progress tracker
- Grade papers and post grades in Infinite Campus in a timely manner
- Administered Formal and Informal Assessments, Map, CMAS
- Provided Interventions, Differentiated instruction, MTSS
- Maintain positive communication with parents through conferences, emails, and phone calls
Extracurricular Activities
08/01/22- Present, Golden, Yearbook Advisor, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 08/01/23-Present, Golden, Student Council, Coal Creek Canyon K-8 08/01/19, 10/01/23, Golden, Outdoor Lab, Coal Creek Canyon K-8
8/01/2023-Present Organize, Plan, Fundraise, & Attend Washington DC Educational Trip
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Skiing, Snorkeling, Painting
References
Kevin Carroll
303-982-
Robin Gubanich
303-949-3891
Kari Royer
Lena Benisch
Rick Espey
Tricia Logan
Timeline
Middle School ELA & Math Teacher
Coal Creek Canyon K-8
03.2018 - Current
2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher
Gilpin County School District
08.2001 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
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