Holly Sitienei
Summary
Experienced Elementary School Teacher with expertise in education grades K-5, the use of strategies and resources for Second language learners and implementation of collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards that differentiate for a variety of learning styles and needs. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using variety of data driven methodologies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
MCPS
08.2018 - Current
- Plan and facilitate instructional lessons in all Core Subjects as part of a 5 member team
- Utilize data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and target areas needing additional focus or intervention
- Analyze data on a daily and weekly basis with the 3rd grade team in order to guide instruction
- Deliver instruction in Language Arts and Math along with an ELD Co-teacher for 19 out of 23 students who are receiving ESOL services.
- Develop strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication and collaborative partnerships for student success.
- Maintain a positive classroom environment by utilizing consistent classroom management strategies and promoting social and emotional learning among students using the Leader in Me Program and Restorative Justice Lessons
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities about the implementation of effective EML learning strategies and Co-Teaching models
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and strength to ensure that all students experienced academic growth.
Classroom Teacher- Grades K, 3 and 4
MCPS
08.2005 - 06.2018
- Worked collaboratively with the 4th grade team to plan and provide all core subject instruction for all homeroom students
- Planned and delivered content instruction in social studies to over 90 4th grade studies including being responsible for all grades, progress reports and parent communication
- Worked collaboratively with the special education teacher to facilitate and provide instruction for 9 students from the school based learning center who were mainstreamed in class for content instruction
- Worked as a member of the STEM committee to help plan and facilitate math night, Science Day, math month and a schoolwide initiative focusing on mastery of basic math facts
- Analyzed data on a weekly and monthly basis to target interventions for reading and math students
- Worked collaboratively with math content coach to plan and facilitate instruction on a weekly basis for all students using the 4th grade math curriculum
- Planned and facilitated instruction for all 3rd grade students working 1 grade above level in Math
- Implemented a Reading Buddies Program with a 5th grade classroom and a Kindergarten classroom in order to promote and strengthen reading and social skills among students
Title 1 Intervention Teacher
San Marcos Unified School District
01.2004 - 11.2004
- Provided small group language arts and math instruction for students performing below grade level in grades K – 5 and students who were new to the country entering 6th grade
- Developed and facilitated lessons for small multi-level groups on a weekly basis based on state and district standards
- Planned and coordinated instruction with classroom teachers and the Title 1 Team on a weekly basis
Classroom Teacher, Grades K, 1 and 2
Alexandria City Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Facilitated instruction for small and whole groups on a daily basis in all core subjects.
- Analyzed reading data on a weekly basis to better assess and guide instruction.
- Developed and implemented effective classroom management procedures in order to facilitate maximum learning for all students.
- Increased achievement scores on state exams in mathematics and language arts for 22 at-risk students.
- Participated as a member of the Parent Involvement Committee to plan and facilitate a series of 3 workshops designed to increase parent involvement in school and the community.
Kindergarten Teacher
Escondido Unified School District
06.1997 - 07.1999
- Developed and implemented Spanish and English curriculum for 65 limited non-English speaking students.
- Participated on the ESL and Bilingual Teachers committee to align ESL curriculum with newly adopted state standards for the school year 1996-97.
- Worked as part of a team to develop English as a second language curriculum for 65 non-speaking and limited English students.
- Monitored and evaluated the progress of 65 students using a variety of multiple assessment tools.
Peace Corps Volunteer/Teacher Trainer
United States Peace Corps
08.1994 - 10.1996
- Established and administered an education resource center that provided support to 25 local elementary schools in the eastern province of the country.
- Organized and facilitated a series of teacher training workshops for over 90 teachers.
- Developed learning materials for grades K-8 to be used by students and teachers in the classroom.
- Prepared detailed quarterly reports for the program manager of the project assessing all financial and education activities.
- Worked closely with several community groups and PTAs to encourage and ensure program participation and success.
Education
Teacher Certification Program/Masters Equivalent - Education
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.1992
Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Demonstrated Team Collaboration
- Co-Teaching strategies and implementation
- Proficient in Word, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Excell, all applications and data bases utilized by MCPS to monitor and track student achievement
- Spanish language proficiency
- Trained in the use of DIBELS, UFLI, Eureka, and Benchmark
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- SEL Curriculum (Leader in Me and Restorative Justice)
Certification
- Maryland Advanced Professional Teaching Degree
- Certified grades Pre-K - 8
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
MCPS
08.2018 - Current
Classroom Teacher- Grades K, 3 and 4
MCPS
08.2005 - 06.2018
Title 1 Intervention Teacher
San Marcos Unified School District
01.2004 - 11.2004
Classroom Teacher, Grades K, 1 and 2
Alexandria City Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2003
Kindergarten Teacher
Escondido Unified School District
06.1997 - 07.1999
Peace Corps Volunteer/Teacher Trainer
United States Peace Corps
08.1994 - 10.1996
Teacher Certification Program/Masters Equivalent - Education
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
California State University - Chico
- Maryland Advanced Professional Teaching Degree
- Certified grades Pre-K - 8
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