Colleen Moldenhauer
Lacey,WA
Summary
Dedicated certificated elementary school teacher with a passion for education and the commitment to students and their success. Skilled at using positive reinforcement teaching practices to encourage student behavior and increase educational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Tenino Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
- Manages classroom of 20-26 students on a daily basis
- Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness
- Assesses student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results
- Plans lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepares students for standardized testing
- Assesses student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
Military Liaison
North Thurston Public Schools
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Promoted communication and building connections between North Thurston Public Schools and Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Organized programs to create a welcoming environment for all military-connected students and families
- Provided 24 district schools with resources for military-connected students, including service opportunities and college scholarships for military youth
- Created and presented professional development classes for certificated staff on military life, culture, cycle of deployment, and understanding rank structure.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and military installation partners.
- Trained team personnel on liaison activities and protocols, mentoring and coaching to improve skills.
- Coordinated events and meetings with internal and external stakeholders to better understand needs and address concerns.
Student Teacher
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Instructed all academic subject areas in a classroom of 22 third-grade students
- Developed cooperative learning activities to reinforce curriculum and learning standards
- Created and adapted lesson plans to meet students’ academic needs, both individually and in group work
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administration
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and PBIS team.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Extended School Year Program
Lydia Hawk Elementary School
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked assisting teachers in student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in a special education classroom
- Duties included one-on-one or small group situations with students of varied abilities.
- Assisted teacher in lesson plan creation and implementation, field trips and outdoor activities.
- Supported student safety during arrival, assisted with classroom instruction and coordinated daily lunch and dismissal transitions.
PBIS Military Support Paraeducator
Lakes Elementary School
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided support, guidance and supervision in a variety of settings
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated as a member of the school's PBIS Team to plan and assess the outcomes of school-wide, group and individual PBIS programming
- Planned, implemented, and facilitated lunch groups for military-connected students
- Executed events for military-connected families, including a Picnic-in-the-Park outing for over 100 students, active duty volunteers, and family members.
English Language Arts Summer School Paraeducator
Mountain View Elementary School
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Actively participated in regular team meetings to discuss student progress, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies for continued success.
- Supervised and assist students in English Language Arts curriculum, morning arrivals, afternoon dismissals, lunch, and during recess.
English Language Arts Summer School
Mountain View Elementary School
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Duties included instructional and classroom support, education of students in a small group setting, supervision and safety related duties
- Supervised and assist students in English Language Arts curriculum, morning arrivals, afternoon dismissals, lunch, and during recess.
Resource Para-educator
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked collaboratively with teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom
- Provided instructional support to students in large and small groups, and one-on-one learning environment.
School Support Specialist
Vicenza Middle School (DODEA)
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Supported daily operations of a school of 600 and staff of 35
- Provided classroom and building support as needed
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Optimized supply chain management, resulting in reduced delivery times and increased inventory accuracy.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently staying within financial constraints while maximizing resource allocation for optimal results.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Education
Master of Education in Elementary Education -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2019
Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA01.2001
Skills
- K-8 Certificated (All Subjects)
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Solid Classroom Management Practices
- Collaborative Teaching
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management
- Hard Working and Dedicated
- Understanding of Formal and Informal Assessment Practices
- Knowledge of District PBIS Policies
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Curriculum Development
- WA State Teaching Certification
Activities
- Community and North Thurston Public Schools volunteer including:
- Little Red Schoolhouse
- Chambers Prairie Elementary School and PTA
- Day of Champions
- Komachin Middle School and PTA
- Lakes Elementary School
- Thurston County Veterans Services
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Tenino Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
Student Teacher
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
01.2019 - 04.2019
Military Liaison
North Thurston Public Schools
09.2017 - 07.2019
Extended School Year Program
Lydia Hawk Elementary School
07.2017 - 08.2017
English Language Arts Summer School Paraeducator
Mountain View Elementary School
06.2016 - 08.2016
PBIS Military Support Paraeducator
Lakes Elementary School
06.2015 - 06.2017
English Language Arts Summer School
Mountain View Elementary School
06.2015 - 07.2015
Resource Para-educator
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
11.2014 - 06.2015
School Support Specialist
Vicenza Middle School (DODEA)
06.2010 - 07.2012
Master of Education in Elementary Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice -
University of Pittsburgh
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