Monet Hause
Elementary Educator
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Experienced educator devoted to improving student learning and committed to engaging educational programs that promote academic success. Demonstrates versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities and skillful in team-building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Caring relationship-builder who recognizes and appreciates individual differences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Bethke Elementary, Poudre School District
Timnath, CO
2012 - Current
- Drive student learning by establishing clear learning purposes and targets, as well as actionable strategies and routines to achieve academic success.
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to facilitate student-centered learning, devise alternate approaches to increase student understanding, and implement creative ways to foster curiosity through hands-on activities.
- Use assignment and assessment results to inform and scaffold instruction.
- Provide warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Encourage critical thinking and motivate students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on interpersonal interactions and 1:1 communication.
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in reading and math.
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process by sending weekly curriculum newsletters, holding conferences to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals, and written midterm reports to share status of academic and social skills.
- Enhance student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for assignments and reading stations.
- Also taught 4th grade, 2012-2016
Summer School Principal
Poudre School District
Fort Collins, CO
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop engaging interdisciplinary projects, promoting cross-curricular learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and attendance policies, resulting in a safe learning atmosphere for all participants.
- Managed budget allocations effectively, optimizing resource utilization for the summer school program.
- Built a positive learning environment that fostered strong relationships among students, faculty, and parents.
- Coordinated special events and field trips to supplement classroom instruction and provide hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
Interim Elementary Principal
Poudre School District
Fort Collins, CO
2011 - 2012
- Directed building-level curriculum and instruction for the purpose of increasing student achievement in line with district goals and objectives.
- Worked to establish a data-based school culture which used student data to identify deficient skills, inform instructional decisions and provide systematic support in the classroom.
- Alongside the instructional coach, initiated development and implementation of school wide Response to Intervention program to target specific skills with evidence-based results.
- Facilitated budget meetings with staff to create a new literacy intervention program to increase student achievement & support teachers.
- Established team norms with staff in order to create teamwork, collaboration, and collegial working environment.
- Cultivated positive relationships with community members and students through open door policy, monthly events, high visibility around campus, initiation of afterschool clubs, and transparent communication.
Elementary Principal
Capistrano Unified School District
Aliso Viejo, CA
2008 - 2010
- Instructional leader and operational manager of ethnically, diverse Pre K-5 elementary school with 870 students, 34 classrooms, three special education classrooms, two preschool classrooms, 30 classified employees, and active Parent Teacher Association.
- Targeted student performance goals and academic achievement standards in line with district objectives and strategic plan.
- Set high expectations for student-centered learning environment with use of differentiated instruction and student assessment to inform instruction.
- Increased student awareness and acceptance of students with disabilities by utilizing Disability Awareness assemblies, strategic mainstreaming, creating and establishing teamwork and collaboration between regular education and special education teachers.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, students, and teachers.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Alliant International University
San Diego, CABachelor of Arts - History
UCLA
Los Angeles, CASkills
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Organizational skills
Community engagement
Group facilitation and presentations
Additional Information
Attended Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham training
Participated in LETRS professional development
Digital Innovation Pathways Connected Educator
Awarded Jared Polis Technology Grant
1999-2001: elementary vice principal
1993-1999: 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade teacher
Timeline
Summer School Principal
Poudre School District
04.2022 - 07.2022
First Grade Teacher
Bethke Elementary, Poudre School District
2012 - Current
Interim Elementary Principal
Poudre School District
2011 - 2012
Elementary Principal
Capistrano Unified School District
2008 - 2010
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Arts - History
UCLA