Julia Becker
Denver
Summary
Middle school English Language Arts teacher and curriculum contributor with experience across diverse educational settings. Skilled in literacy instruction, SEL curriculum development, and cross-team collaboration. Currently completing a Master of Education in Learning Experience Design.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PACK Curriculum Committee Member
01.2025 - Current
- Design and refine PACK (advisory/SEL) lessons aligned with EL Education principles.
- Support schoolwide coherence in SEL curriculum as part of the EL Education credentialing process.
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher (Grades 6–7)
High Point Academy
Denver, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Teach standards-aligned ELA curriculum in reading, writing, discussion, and analysis.
- Loop with students from sixth to seventh grade, supporting long-term academic and social-emotional growth.
- Design rigorous writing units including opinion writing, literary analysis, and research-based projects.
- Use formative assessment and student data to adjust instruction for diverse learners.
- Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to support instruction and classroom culture.
Kindergarten Teacher
Highline Academy NE
Denver, CO
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led a kindergarten classroom in a Tier 1 charter school serving high-need students.
- Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to strengthen curriculum and classroom systems.
Early Childhood Teacher
Boulder Day Nursery
Boulder, CO
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported academic and social-emotional development of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
- Led fundraising and community outreach initiatives for a nonprofit childcare center.
Early Childhood Teacher
Omaha, NE
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Taught in multiple early childhood settings, supporting academic and social-emotional development of young learners.
- Built strong relationships with families and colleagues to support continuity of care and student growth.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Learning Experience Design
Tulane University
05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Colorado Boulder
05.2024
Skills
- Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
- Adolescent Literacy & Writing Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Collaborative Leadership
- Proficient in Spanish
- Licensed in Colorado
Timeline
PACK Curriculum Committee Member
01.2025 - Current
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher (Grades 6–7)
High Point Academy
01.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Highline Academy NE
01.2023 - 01.2024
Early Childhood Teacher
Boulder Day Nursery
01.2023 - 01.2024
Early Childhood Teacher
01.2020 - 01.2023
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Learning Experience Design
Tulane University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Colorado Boulder
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- High Point Academy, Denver, CO — First Grade Teacher (Summer School) | Summer 2024
- Provided targeted academic support to address learning gaps for high-needs students.