Holly Norlin
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Every child has the ability to learn. It is my goal to create a nurturing, learning environment conducive to productivity, efficiency, and success. I have a deep understanding best practices, lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology integration. My ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs is one of my strengths. I am a strong communicator and foster meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. In addition, I have a proven track record of creating engaging learning environments and promoting positive student outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Soaring Hawk Elementary, Douglas County Public Schools
Castle Rock, Colorado
07.2004 - 06.2024
- Used a Comprehensive, Balanced Approach to Literacy.
- Uses Responsive Teaching to differentiate instruction for all learners based on individual learning styles, language needs, and abilities.
- Expert in using formal and informal assessments to drive instruction.
- Responsible for daily delivery and compliance of Colorado and Douglas County School District Grade Level Expectations.
- Taught one year of first grade, six years of second grade, nine years of third grade (which includes elearning for 20/21 school year), and four years of fourth grade.
Teacher
Mortensen Elementary School, Jefferson County Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1999
- Taught first and second grades in both a looping and multi-age setting for seven years
- Implemented Jefferson County's Comprehensive Approach to Literacy including the use of individual reading and writing assessments, shared reading, guided reading, focused on reading decoding comprehension strategies, skill instruction, shared writing, guided writing, and 6 Traits of Writing.
Teacher
Independence Elementary, Cherry Creek Public Schools
08.1994 - 01.1995
- Taught in a ¾ multi-age classroom
- Used Cherry Creek Proficiencies and utilized a variety of resources to drive instruction.
Education
Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching Degree with an Emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction -
Regis University
Denver, CO06.1999
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor emphasis in Philosophy and Education -
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.1993
Skills
- Thirty years of successful teaching experience in 1st-4th grades
- Natural leader, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent record of success in working and communicating with students, parents, and colleagues
- Skilled and creative in Responsive Teaching to differentiate and meet the needs of diverse students
- Values the use of fair and consistent classroom management strategies
- Trained in teaching Trauma Sensitive and Compassionate Classrooms
- Successfully implements the use of Social Emotional, Cognitive and behavioral development strategies
- Uses Best Practices to meet the needs of all learners
Professional Development
- Trained in Compassionate Classroom Teaching 2023
- Orton Gillingham Reading Training, Douglas County School District 2019
- Participated in Reading Recovery Training 2011/2012
- Effective Literacy Practice for Boys, Brandman University 2012
- Powerful Words - Picture Books for All, Adams State University 2012
- Financial Literacy in the Classroom, Adams State University 2012
- Every Child a Writer K-6 Training, Adams State University 2011
- Every Child a Writer Assessment K-6 Training, Adams State University 2011
- Outstanding Teacher 2008-2010
- GIP Group Incentive Plan 2007-2010
- PEBC Leadership Conference 2008
- PEBC Summer Institute with Katie Woodray 2007
- Dealing with the Resistive Student 2005
- Lucy Caulkin's Writing Workshop Conference 2004
- Brain Based Research Workshop 2004
- Regis University Summer Reading Institute with Debbie Miller 2003
- Colorado Writing Project 2003
- Jefferson County Early Reading Intervention Program 2002/2003
- Early Math Intervention Pilot Project for Jefferson County 2002/2003
- Early Reading Intervention Training 2002
- Courageous Leadership Conference 2002
References
- Sarah Schraml, Assistant Principal (and most recent evaluator), Soaring Hawk Elementary, 720-885-8917, mrs.schraml@gmail.com
- Ellen Mustcato, Soaring Hawk Elementary, Previous Learning Coach and Mentor and currently working in Adams County, 303-681-9183, elmuscato@gmail.com
- Jennifer Tracy, ELL Teacher, Soaring Hawk, 719-201-9854, jltracy@dcsdk12.org
Timeline
Teacher
Soaring Hawk Elementary, Douglas County Public Schools
07.2004 - 06.2024
Teacher
Mortensen Elementary School, Jefferson County Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1999
Teacher
Independence Elementary, Cherry Creek Public Schools
08.1994 - 01.1995
Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching Degree with an Emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction -
Regis University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor emphasis in Philosophy and Education -
University of Denver
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