David Stitch
Arvada,CO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Evergreen Middle School, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Skilled in building strong relationships and promoting critical thinking, I create inspiring learning environments that drive exceptional student achievement and cultivate a love of learning. A dedicated mentor committed to professional growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher (GT Endorsed)
Evergreen Middle School - Jeffco Public Schools
Evergreen, CO
08.2000 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Created an engaging, welcoming learning environment that challenged students to think critically, the engage in their learning, and promoted a love of learning.
Substitute Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools
Lakewood, Colorado
08.1997 - 07.2000
- Administered lessons as a guest teacher in classrooms across the district at all grade levels but focusing on secondary schools.
Classroom Teacher
Trinidad High School
Trinidad, Colorado
08.1995 - 06.1997
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Westminster, CO05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-1994
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Positive role model and mentor
Accomplishments
- Evergreen Middle School Teacher of the Year 2007
Certification
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
- Secondary Education
Timeline
Teacher (GT Endorsed)
Evergreen Middle School - Jeffco Public Schools
08.2000 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools
08.1997 - 07.2000
Classroom Teacher
Trinidad High School
08.1995 - 06.1997
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Northern Colorado
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