Monica Sturm
Certified Reading Tutor
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Highly motivated, nurturing teacher dedicated to helping others succeed and reach their potential, demonstrating a keen attention to detail, excellent organizational and collaborative skills, and an ability to adapt creatively to changes in the learning environment. Twenty years of experience in teaching and mentoring children and youth in public school and non-profit settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Reading Tutor
Colorado Springs School District 11 Martinez El
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
- Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.
- Planned innovative ways for 70 students to report on progress to teachers, students.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
Special Education Teacher
Colorado Springs School District 11 Martinez El
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2017 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Teacher
Colorado Springs School District 11 McAuliffe El
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Manage caseload files, ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for students with exceptional needs and abilities
- Organize and analyze student growth data and assessments (including AimsWeb and Dynamic Indicator of Basic Early Literacy Skills [DIBELS]) to increase student achievement
- Differentiate instruction and implement accommodations to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Collaborate with teachers, service providers, counselors, administrators, parents, and students to ensure a supportive and effective learning environment
Globe Charter School
Colorado Springs School District 11
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD)- worked with students enrolled in education programs who are either non-English proficient (NEP) or limited-English proficient (LEP). Helped students from 3 different countries
- Administered WIDA standardized assessments to see what level the student is in
- Only special education teacher in the building servicing grades Kindergarten though sixth grade
- Team member on the Response to Intervention (RtI)
- The 504 Coordinator monitors, implements, and assures compliance with state and federal laws prohibiting disability discrimination. Section 504 ensures that the child with a disability has equal access to an education. The child may receive accommodations and modifications. Develop a plan for the student with accommodations and modifications in areas needed.
Instructional Paraprofessional/Building Clerk
Academy District 20 High Plains El
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- I worked in the health room, giving students medication, insulin shots, emotional support
- Answered phones when secretaries where at lunch and attended to people who came into the school office
Hearing/Vision Screener
Academy School District 20
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Complied with all federal, state and local regulations as well as company rules.
- Checked equipment during each shift to assess functionality.
- Protected confidentiality of data by using security techniques.
- Sensitive to and patient with students who had issues with putting on headphones, or doing vision testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services/ Psychology
Friends University
Wichita, KS 08.1986 - 05.1990
No Degree - Education
Regis University
Online 05.2001 -
No Degree - Special Education
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO 05.2001 -
Skills
Ability to adapt creatively to changes in the learning environment
Collaborate with invested stakeholders
Keep confidentiality
Participated in Professional Development
Consistent in temper and expectation
Good classroom management
Use computer for entering data on district specific platform
LETRS Certificate of Completion
WIDA-ACCESS Placement Testing
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention CPI Certified
Can prioritize what is most important and get things done on time
Flexible in any situation
Timeline
Certified Reading Tutor
Colorado Springs School District 11 Martinez El
09.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Colorado Springs School District 11 Martinez El
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Colorado Springs School District 11 McAuliffe El
08.2016 - 05.2017
Globe Charter School
Colorado Springs School District 11
08.2013 - 05.2016
Instructional Paraprofessional/Building Clerk
Academy District 20 High Plains El
08.2011 - 05.2013
Hearing/Vision Screener
Academy School District 20
08.2009 - 05.2010
No Degree - Education
Regis University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Special Education
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Human Services/ Psychology
Friends University
08.1986 - 05.1990