Margaret Mazzotta
Glenwood Springs,Colorado
Summary
Dynamic educator and cross-country ski instructor with a proven track record at Roaring Fork School District 1 and Aspen Cross Country Center. Excelled in fostering student growth, both academically and emotionally, through interactive teaching and safety awareness. Spearheaded outdoor education initiatives, securing grants for equipment and leading transformative field trips. Demonstrates exceptional group instruction skills and a commitment to motivating students.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
School Teacher
Roaring Fork School District 1
09.1990 - 06.2023
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Wrote grants to purchase cross-country skis equipment to support environmental and outdoor education for 4th and 5th grade students.
- Led 60 students on cross-country field trips to Spring Gulch and Aspen Cross-Country Center.
- Taught 4th and 5th grade students how to cross-country ski and led several overnight hut trips with students to some of Tenth Mountain Huts and Tennessee Pass Nordic Center.
Cross Country Ski Instructor
Aspen Cross Country Center
12.2001 - 02.2002
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others while teaching adults to cross-country ski.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members to teach skiing, wax skis, and sell cross-country ski gear and clothing.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Adams State College
Alamosa, COBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Math
Metropolitan State College
Denver, CONo Degree - Undecided
University of Colorado
Boulder, COSkills
- Group and individual instruction
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Motivating students
- Social-emotional learning
- Safety awareness
Accomplishments
Junior Olympic Cross-Country Team in High School and College
Timeline
Cross Country Ski Instructor
Aspen Cross Country Center
12.2001 - 02.2002
School Teacher
Roaring Fork School District 1
09.1990 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Adams State College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Math
Metropolitan State College
No Degree - Undecided
University of Colorado
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