Margaret Pulis
Denver,CO
Summary
Adaptable and focused Educator with demonstrated success in managing organized classrooms, updating records and providing both group and individualized instruction. Proficient in helping advanced, struggling and special needs students enhance learning. Experienced with early childhood, English language acquisition and experiential / outdoor instruction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventionist
Kenton Elementary
03.2021 - Current
- Determined appropriate interventions and planned support milestones.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
- Worked with linguistically and culturally diverse children in Title 1 environments.
Teacher
Scholars Unlimited
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Outdoor Education Instructor
Avid 4 Adventure
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Performed clerical duties, including registering participants and answering specific event inquiries.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
11.2005 - 08.2020
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
Education
CLD & GT Level 1
Spark Education
Denver, CO07-2024
Read Act Science of Reading Certificate
Colorado Department of Education
03.2022
CLDE Certificate - English Language Acquisition
University of Colorado At Denver
Denver Colorado08.2017
Master of Arts - Education
University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Denver, CO05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Miami University
Oxford, OH12.1990
Skills
- Remote Learning
- Explicit Systemic Phonics Instruction
- Responsive Discipline
- Special education collaboration
- Parent communication
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Interventionist
Kenton Elementary
03.2021 - Current
Teacher
Scholars Unlimited
05.2019 - 08.2020
Outdoor Education Instructor
Avid 4 Adventure
06.2018 - 08.2020
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
11.2005 - 08.2020
CLD & GT Level 1
Spark Education
Read Act Science of Reading Certificate
Colorado Department of Education
CLDE Certificate - English Language Acquisition
University of Colorado At Denver
Master of Arts - Education
University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Miami University
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