Pauline Matson
Aurora,CO
Summary
Passionate educator and aspiring school counselor with expertise in classroom management, individualized student support, and building relationships with all students. Dedicated to fostering a collaborative culture that nurtures diverse talents and drives lifelong student growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Cherry Creek Schools
Falcon Creek Middle School
08.2004 - Current
- Served as a trusted adult, providing guidance and mentorship to enhance student well-being.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Integrated technology into instruction to improve student engagement and learning outcomes
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine instructional strategies and share best practices
- Led professional development workshops focused on effective teaching techniques and assessment tools
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that celebrated diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
English Language Arts Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Thornton Middle School
09.1999 - 05.2004
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
- Advocated for student needs by communicating effectively with parents, staff, and administration
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Phoenix
Lone Tree, COBachelor of Arts - English
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Individualized instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Additional Experience
ELA Coordinator - Served as the department chair for the language arts department overseeing curriculum development, staff collaboration, and ensuring departmental compliance with district and state policies and standards.
Middle School Coach - Coached volleyball, basketball, and track, promoting the whole child through team building, sportsmanship, and leadership development.
Association Representative - Served as a union representative and facilitated problem solving through solutions based leadership.
Advisory Committee - Developed lesson plans and activities as a member of the advisory committee.
Differentiation Coach - Supported differentiation efforts among the staff by serving as a CCSD secondary differentiation coach.
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Cherry Creek Schools
08.2004 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
09.1999 - 05.2004
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - English
Metropolitan State University of Denver