Caryn De Armond
Albuquerque
Summary
Elementary school teacher of 28 years of teaching multiple subjects and grade levels. Ready to support and challenge students to learn about the world around them, think critically, problem solve and become successful members of society.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of Gifted
Alvarado Elementary School
Albuquerque, NM
08.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented lessons in multiple subject areas, Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Critical Thinking and Creativity for small groups and different grade levels. In person and remote
- Developed, wrote and lead IEP meetings with parents and other professionals. In person and remote.
- Collaborated with colleagues in professional development, data collection and review and planning. In person and remote.
- Used cooperative learning strategies to support teamwork and engagement in person and remote.
- Lead after school reading program motivating students to read, focus on their comprehension and participate in book discussions.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance curriculum effectiveness and student engagement.
- Advocated for gifted education resources and support within the school community.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements and support educational goals.
- Prepared and distributed progress reports and report cards using Synergy
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for students.
- Supported the development of students'' critical thinking skills by integrating problem-solving activities into lessons.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
- Participated in PSB programs, LAUNCH, ASCEND and ALOFT.
- Completed and implement LETRS and Structured Literacy.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Albuquerque, NM
08.1999 - 05.2011
- Developed and implemented lessons in multiple subject areas, Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, for large and small groups
- Managed and taught classroom of 12-20 students
- Collaborated with colleagues in professional development, data collection and review and planning
- Lead after school reading program motivating students to read, focus on their comprehension and participate in book discussions.
Education
Master's Degree - Elementary Education
University of New Mexico
01-2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Special Education
New Mexico State University
01-1998
Skills
- Research-based practices
- Organization and planning
- Exceptional communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
- STATE OF NEW MEXICO
- Teacher License
- Dual Licensure Special Education and Elementary Education
- NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHER
- Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
ENDORSEMENTS
Gifted Education
Timeline
Teacher of Gifted
Alvarado Elementary School
08.2012 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
08.1999 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Special Education
New Mexico State University
Master's Degree - Elementary Education
University of New Mexico