Colleen Graham-Nelson
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Innovative teacher bringing 8-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
5th-8th Grade Math Teacher
Saint Clement Catholic School
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and counselors to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and success in mathematics.
- Served as Junior High Lead, facilitating meetings, communicating with administration about student needs, staff collaboration to ensure academic excellence
- Implemented Common Core math lessons for 5th-8th grade math
5th-8th Grade Math Teacher
Sunol Glen Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented daily Common Core math lessons using 5th grade Eureka, 6th-8th grade Go Math, and 6th grade Open Up Resources curriculums
- Collaborated closely with other teachers during prep periods, teacher work days and afterschool to improve and implement curriculum
- Co-taught homework club 3 times a week for 12 weeks, focusing on math with 4th-8th grade students
- Facilitated study hall to middle school students four times per week
Long Term 2nd and 3rd Grade Substitute
Sunol Glen Unified School District
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Implemented Common Core lessons using Lucy Calkins writing and reading program, Eureka math, and NGSS
- Generated interactive lessons, using technology to engage students in creating final projects, and incorporating Chromebooks into daily routines.
Substitute
Pleasanton Unified School District
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Used Common Core curriculum including Eureka and Go Math
- Have substituted for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade Math, Language, History and Science, 7th Grade Science and History, and 8th Grade Math and Science, and Elementary School Science, Music and PE.
Long Term 5th Grade Substitute
Pleasanton Unified School District
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed and implementing daily lesson plans in subjects including English language arts, writing, math, and social studies
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Attended professional development days, staff meetings and collaborating with 5th grade team.
Kindergarten Student Teacher
Fairlands Elementary School
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Used GLAD strategies to engage and guide all learners
- Created assessments to gain evidence and lead future instruction
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
5th Grade Student Teacher
Lydiksen Elementary School
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Developed standard based lessons that included differentiation for a variety of learners
- Used Common Core inquiry based teaching techniques to promote critical thinking and class discussions
- Actively collaborated with grade level staff members / daily parent communication and parent teacher conferences.
Preschool Teacher
Acorn Learning Center
09.2008 - 06.2015
- Created a curriculum for Jr
- Kindergarten program ages 4-5
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans for math, language, reading, science, social science, and art
- Demonstrated classroom management.
Teacher
Extended Day Child Care
06.2005 - 09.2008
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans for students grades K-5 in art, science, reading, math, and physical education
- Assisted students with homework daily
- Demonstrated classroom management.
Education
Multiple Subject Credential -
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA03.2014
Skills
- Inquiry-based learning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quality education
- Technology Integration
- Organizational ability
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom Management
- Positive Student-Teacher Relationships
References
References available upon request
Timeline
5th-8th Grade Math Teacher
Saint Clement Catholic School
08.2020 - Current
5th-8th Grade Math Teacher
Sunol Glen Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
Long Term 2nd and 3rd Grade Substitute
Sunol Glen Unified School District
02.2017 - 06.2017
Long Term 5th Grade Substitute
Pleasanton Unified School District
10.2016 - 01.2017
Kindergarten Student Teacher
Fairlands Elementary School
01.2016 - 06.2016
Substitute
Pleasanton Unified School District
08.2015 - 02.2017
5th Grade Student Teacher
Lydiksen Elementary School
08.2015 - 12.2015
Preschool Teacher
Acorn Learning Center
09.2008 - 06.2015
Teacher
Extended Day Child Care
06.2005 - 09.2008
Multiple Subject Credential -
California State University East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University East Bay
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